Project Manager

As a Project Manager within the Peace & Security Department of GOPA PACE, your key role is the autonomous management of project development and implementation processes. Thematically speaking, your work focuses on peace & conflict prevention, security, migration & forced displacement. Your responsibilities encompass project acquisition, management, team collaboration, and contribution to the department's strategic development.

ACQUISITION OF PROJECTS

• Manage tender acquisition processes, coordinating bids or being part of a Bid Coordination Team across diverse sectors.
• Expand networks of experts, clients, and partners in respective fields.
• Contribute to country-specific activities related to various sectors.
• Support operational aspects of bid management as required by the team.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

• Lead and manage projects within various domains (e.g. peace & conflict prevention, security, migration & forced displacement), ensuring a positive reputation for GOPA PACE.
• Organize field monitoring missions to support project implementations and quality assurance.
• Oversee project organization, results quality, and financial aspects.
• Participate as an expert in technical assistance projects or framework contracts.

SECTOR SPECIFIC COLLABORATION

• Actively contributes to developing and implementing strategies within the department across different sectors.
• Identify technical trends and market developments in respective fields.
• Assist in broadening the donor landscape in each specific sector.
• Share updates and relevant information with the team regarding respective sector-specific matters.
• Offer guidance and support to junior colleagues under the supervision of the Director and the Senior Project Manager.

ABILITIES AND ATTITUDES

• Proactive and dynamic spirit, adept at identifying opportunities and resolving issues.
• Excellent team-working and communicating skills, capable of interacting with diverse profiles.
• Strong motivation and relationship-building abilities within Project teams.
• Capability for independent decision-making and initiative-taking.
• Experience in negotiating contracts with clients and proven knowledge of EU PRAG requirements.

QUALIFICATION AND KEY SKILLS

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in fields related to International Relations, Security Studies, Public Policy, or relevant disciplines.
• Master's degree or other postgraduate qualifications in relevant fields would be an asset.
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant professional experience in international cooperation & development, preferably linked to our sectors of expertise and working for a consultancy firm.
• Excellent representation and communication skills.
• Sound knowledge of EU cooperation policies and instruments.
• Familiarity with EU and other donors' funding procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain long-term relationships with stakeholders.
• Computer skills: MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Proficiency in English is mandatory. Fluency in Arabic or Spanish would be valuable. Knowledge of other languages, relevant to our regions of work will be considered as an asset.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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GOPA Partners in Action for Change and Engagement (GOPA PACE) is a global consulting firm that actively participates, since 1991, in international and bilateral projects that drive meaningful transformation and betterment in societies. GOPA PACE is more than just a name – it is a mantra. We are rooted in an unwavering belief in the power of partnerships. We thrive on forging connections with people and communities, using them as the springboard to enact positive and lasting change. Since 2013, GOPA PACE is a member of GOPA Consulting Group, one of the most impactful consulting groups in Europe.