Strategic Management Services

Particip GmbH

51-200

Germany

Particip GmbH is managing projects and providing consultancy services with a focus on international development cooperation. We work for various international and national clients such as the European Commission or the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation, coordinating interdisciplinary and multinational teams for short and long-term assignments in developing, transition and industrialised countries and supporting them with methodological and technical know-how.

## Tasks

Implementation of EC Framework Contracts in a highly dynamic environment.  
  
Acquisition and implementation of international projects in various phases of the project cycle and in diverse sectors. Tasks include among others:

*   General management of contracts and projects
*   Defining composition of project teams: Identification and recruitment of international experts 
*   Developing implementation methodologies
*   Preparing financial proposals
*   Technical, administrative, and financial backstopping of teams: Managing contacts with partners and clients, managing travel arrangements for international experts, processing payments to/from partners/ consultants/ clients
*   Financial management of project budgets, preparing financial reports
*   Assuring quality and assuming ultimate responsibility for all services and output delivered

## Requirements

**Academic background**

*   Bachelor or Master’s degree in development management, international relations, business administration, political science or any other relevant field

**Experience**

*   Minimum of 1 - 3 years professional work experience in Project Management, preferably in an international (development) context (e.g. with NGOs, EC, foundations, private companies, etc.)
*   Experience with EU framework contract management would be a strong asset
*   Consultancy experience would be an asset
*   Experience or strong interest for projects in the following areas:
*   Human rights, democracy, gender equality, and rule of law
*   Enhancement of the role of civil society
*   Local Authorities & Decentralisation
*   Election observation

**Soft skills**

*   Willingness to acquire new knowledge and take responsibility
*   Willingness to work independently and ability to prioritise own tasks
*   Highly dynamic, pro-active, firm personality
*   Ability to work under pressure and towards multiple deadlines
*   Strong intercultural, communication and networking skills
*   Creativity and innovative spirit

**IT skills**

*   Very strong command of Word and Excel
*   Experience with knowledge management / database is an asset

**Languages**

*   French: Full professional working proficiency
*   English: Full professional working proficiency
*   German would be a strong asset
*   Other language would be an asset

## Benefits

Why work for Particip?  
When you spend a significant part of your life at work, the environment should be healthy, safe, and comfortable. We provide modern and ergonomic workplaces and offer free organic fruit and snacks in our offices. We know that work isn't everything - that's why all our employees have an annual holiday entitlement of 6 weeks. At Particip, we value social interaction very highly - there's a good chance that your colleagues will also become your friends! Whether it's at one of our team events, at our Christmas party, or over a chat in the coffee kitchen - we believe that a healthy working environment can only be created through personal relationships.

When you work for Particip, you are not just a working bee with little to no decision-making freedom. Instead, we apply the principle of subsidiarity: responsibility at the lowest possible level. We encourage you to actively shape our work!

**This is a full-time position with physical presence at our office in Freiburg, Germany**

**Starting date: ideally February 2024**

**We look forward to hearing from you!** Send your application (Cover letter (max. 1 page) and CV in English; supporting documents (high school degree, academic degree(s), work certificates etc.) by 31.01.2024**\***

**\***Please note that we are screening incoming applications on a rolling basis and might fill the position before the application deadline. Early applications are encouraged.

Employee

Particip GmbH is managing projects and providing consultancy services with a focus on international development cooperation. We work for various international and national clients such as the European Commission or the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation, coordinating interdisciplinary and multinational teams for short and long-term assignments in developing, transition and industrialised countries and supporting them with methodological and technical know-how.
<h2 id="tasks">Tasks</h2>
Implementation of EC Framework Contracts in a highly dynamic environment. 
Acquisition and implementation of international projects in various phases of the project cycle and in diverse sectors. Tasks include among others:
<ul>
<li>General management of contracts and projects</li>
<li>Defining composition of project teams: Identification and recruitment of international experts </li>
<li>Developing implementation methodologies</li>
<li>Preparing financial proposals</li>
<li>Technical, administrative, and financial backstopping of teams: Managing contacts with partners and clients, managing travel arrangements for international experts, processing payments to/from partners/ consultants/ clients</li>
<li>Financial management of project budgets, preparing financial reports</li>
<li>Assuring quality and assuming ultimate responsibility for all services and output delivered</li>
</ul>
<h2 id="requirements">Requirements</h2>
Academic background
<ul>
<li>Bachelor or Master’s degree in development management, international relations, business administration, political science or any other relevant field</li>
</ul>
Experience
<ul>
<li>Minimum of 1 - 3 years professional work experience in Project Management, preferably in an international (development) context (e.g. with NGOs, EC, foundations, private companies, etc.)</li>
<li>Experience with EU framework contract management would be a strong asset</li>
<li>Consultancy experience would be an asset</li>
<li>Experience or strong interest for projects in the following areas:</li>
<li>Human rights, democracy, gender equality, and rule of law</li>
<li>Enhancement of the role of civil society</li>
<li>Local Authorities &amp; Decentralisation</li>
<li>Election observation</li>
</ul>
Soft skills
<ul>
<li>Willingness to acquire new knowledge and take responsibility</li>
<li>Willingness to work independently and ability to prioritise own tasks</li>
<li>Highly dynamic, pro-active, firm personality</li>
<li>Ability to work under pressure and towards multiple deadlines</li>
<li>Strong intercultural, communication and networking skills</li>
<li>Creativity and innovative spirit</li>
</ul>
IT skills
<ul>
<li>Very strong command of Word and Excel</li>
<li>Experience with knowledge management / database is an asset</li>
</ul>
Languages
<ul>
<li>French: Full professional working proficiency</li>
<li>English: Full professional working proficiency</li>
<li>German would be a strong asset</li>
<li>Other language would be an asset</li>
</ul>
<h2 id="benefits">Benefits</h2>
Why work for Particip? When you spend a significant part of your life at work, the environment should be healthy, safe, and comfortable. We provide modern and ergonomic workplaces and offer free organic fruit and snacks in our offices. We know that work isn&#39;t everything - that&#39;s why all our employees have an annual holiday entitlement of 6 weeks. At Particip, we value social interaction very highly - there&#39;s a good chance that your colleagues will also become your friends! Whether it&#39;s at one of our team events, at our Christmas party, or over a chat in the coffee kitchen - we believe that a healthy working environment can only be created through personal relationships.
When you work for Particip, you are not just a working bee with little to no decision-making freedom. Instead, we apply the principle of subsidiarity: responsibility at the lowest possible level. We encourage you to actively shape our work!
This is a full-time position with physical presence at our office in Freiburg, Germany
Starting date: ideally February 2024
We look forward to hearing from you! Send your application (Cover letter (max. 1 page) and CV in English; supporting documents (high school degree, academic degree(s), work certificates etc.) by 31.01.2024*
*****Please note that we are screening incoming applications on a rolling basis and might fill the position before the application deadline. Early applications are encouraged.

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