Project Manager (m/f/d)

Icon-Institute; Köln; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International environment

Hybrid work

Flexible hours

On-site childcare

30 days vacation

Office dog

Job summary

ICON-INSTITUTE Consulting Group in Cologne is seeking a Project Manager (m/f/d) to lead and coordinate international development projects across economic development, green transition and governance.

The role requires a university degree, at least five years of experience (three in technical assistance), strong writing and networking abilities, and fluency in English with intermediate German. Hybrid work arrangements and a collaborative, international team are offered.

Qualifications

• University degree (4+ years) in a relevant field.
• Minimum 5 years professional experience, 3+ years in technical assistance in economic development, green transition and/or governance, preferably with a consulting firm.
• Experience in project management in a multicultural environment.
• Knowledge of donor procedures (EU, GIZ, KfW, World Bank) is an advantage.
• Excellent analytical and writing skills; experience using AI tools in these tasks is an advantage.
• Strong communication, networking and presentation skills.
• Willingness to travel.
• Fluent English (C1) and at least intermediate German (B1) are required; knowledge of further languages is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain networks with partner companies and form consortia.
• Identify, recruit and negotiate with experts.
• Coordinate tenders and prepare technical and financial proposals for international donors and financing institutions.
• Conduct fact-finding missions for research, marketing, expert recruitment and business intelligence.
• Plan and oversee projects, including technical and administrative backstopping as well as budget management and control.
• Monitor and evaluate projects, ensure the quality of deliverables and compliance with donor regulations.
• Coordinate contracts with clients, partners and experts.
• Supervise and support project teams (Backstopping).
• Represent the company through public relations and networking activities.
• Carry out backstopping missions and short-term consultancy assignments in your areas of expertise.

Skills

Project management

Networking

Proposal writing

Donor regulations knowledge

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Travel willingness

English fluent

German intermediate

Education

University degree (4+ years) in a relevant field

Job description

Sector: Economic/Green Development, and Governance

Position: Project Manager (m/f/d)

Additional Information:

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ICON-INSTITUTE Consulting Group is a private company that designs, manages and implements technical assistance projects in international development cooperation. With our 50 years' experience we support our partners and clients with expertise, knowledge and resources, and we maintain strong working relationships with international and bilateral donor organisations, national and local governmental institutions, and civil society organisations. Our core services (capacity building and training, advisory services, studies and research) are grounded in interdisciplinary, integrated approaches.

To strengthen our head office team in Cologne, Germany, we are looking for a Project Manager (m/f/d).

Key Responsibilities:

Project Acquisition

• Build and maintain networks with partner companies and form consortia


• Identify, recruit and negotiate with experts


• Coordinate tenders and prepare technical and financial proposals for international donors and financing institutions such as the EU, the World Bank, GIZ and KfW


• Conduct fact-finding missions for research, marketing, expert recruitment and business intelligence

Project Management

• Plan and oversee projects, including technical and administrative backstopping as well as budget management and control


• Monitor and evaluate projects, ensure the quality of deliverables and compliance with donor regulations


• Coordinate contracts with clients, partners and experts


• Supervise and support project teams (Backstopping)


• Represent the company through public relations and networking activities


• Carry out backstopping missions and short-term consultancy assignments in your areas of expertise


• University degree (at least four years of study) in a relevant field


• At least five years of professional experience, thereof three years in technical assistance in the fields of economic development, green transition and/or governance, preferably with a consulting firm


• Experience in project management in a multicultural environment


• Knowledge of donor procedures (e.g. EU, GIZ, KfW, World Bank) is an advantage


• Excellent analytical and writing skills; experience using AI tools in these tasks is an advantage


• Strong communication, networking and presentation skills


• Willingness to travel


• Fluent English (C1) and at least intermediate German (B1) are required; knowledge of further languages, particularly French, Arabic, Ukrainian, Romanian and/or Spanish, are an advantage

What We Offer:

• An international and collaborative working environment with a trusting team culture and opportunities for short-term assignments worldwide


• A modern, spacious and well-equipped office in the green heart of Marienburg, with bright offices shared by no more than two people and convenient on-site parking


• Flexible working hours and hybrid work with up to two days of remote work per week


• Support for combining family and career, including year-round on-site childcare for children under three


• 30 days of annual leave plus additional days off on Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve and Rose Monday


• A lively company culture with regular events such as barbecue evenings, Christmas parties and art exhibitions


• Complimentary refreshments including fresh cappuccino from the espresso machine, coffee, tea and water


• A welcoming and personal workplace atmosphere - including our office dog