Project Manager (m/f/d) in the field of official statistics and data management

Implementing diverse projects in transition and developing countries and thus contributing to a "better tomorrow” is our business. With a turnover of EUR 70 million and 150 permanent staff members, we, GOPA Consultants, are one of the leading consulting companies in the field of International Cooperation. For more than 50 years, we have been successfully implementing projects on behalf of national and international institutions; for example, the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), the Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau (KfW) and the European Union (EU). Topics are manifold, ranging from the improvement of education for the young, through public administration reform and the support of democratisation, to measures of climate change adaptation.

GOPA mbH is looking for a Project Manager (m/f/d) in the field of official statistics and data management worldwide,

to start as soon as possible in our Statistics department in Bad Homburg (near Frankfurt am Main).

As Project Manager, you will be responsible for the acquisition of new projects, as well as for the implementation and the financial and technical backstopping of ongoing projects in the fields of official statistics and data management. Based at our headquarters in Germany, you will also travel abroad for fact-finding and backstopping missions, as well as for short-term expert assignments in project countries worldwide.

Your tasks:

Coordinate and manage the acquisition processes for selected tenders

Develop proposals for new projects, including methodologies and quality control

Contribute to, and lead, processes in small teams

Act as an interface between the project team on-site and the client

Ensure the proper technical and financial contract management

Ensure compliance with project tender and contract implementation procedures in accordance with GOPA’s and the client’s specifications

What we offer:

The opportunity to focus on your field of expertise (financial management of development projects worldwide)

An international working environment

Colleagues who enjoy working together, mixing competence with the right amount of humour, and who are looking forward to having you in the team

The chance to actively contribute towards the future success of the department, and to expand its regional portfolio

Short communication and decision-making processes, and a living "open doors” culture across all company levels

Free RMV job ticket

Job bike

Our own canteen

Your profile

Relevant academic degree (Masters or higher) in the field of Economics, Statistics, Social Science (e.g. sociology, geography, or the environmental sciences) or
equivalent

Business fluency in English and French; German language skills are an asset

Ability to prioritise actions and tasks and meet tight deadlines

Relevant experience in the following areas is required:
o International Development Cooperation with national and international donor agencies (e.g. EU, World Bank, GIZ, KfW, AFDB, MCC)
o Strong practical professional experience in the field of contract management
o Demonstrated knowledge of policies and challenges concerning official statistics and data management in the international context
o Work experience in development cooperation
o Experience in, or with, a consulting company, especially in the acquisition of projects
o Proven project and team management skills

Experience in building and sustaining partnerships with donors, beneficiaries and other counterparts is a strong asset

Strong analytical skills in budget planning, project implementation and budget monitoring

Please send us your complete application documents, including curriculum vitae, motivation letter and references.