Programme Specialist (m/f/d) Innovative Finance Commercial Contracts und PPP - Hamburg, Gemany [...]

Germany

Programme Specialist (m/f/d) Innovative Finance, Commercial Contracts und PPP - Hamburg, Germany / limited to two years / full-time (39 hours/week)

Organization

• Plan International

Posted 11 Apr 2025 | Closing date 11 May 2025

Plan International is an independent organization, with no religious, political or governmental affiliations. We stand up for children’s rights worldwide and strive to be open, accountable and honest in what we do. We have been working for over 80 years to tackle poverty, violence and injustice. In more than 70 countries, girls and boys are encouraged to actively shape their future. Our main objective is to achieve sustainable change and to enhance the living conditions of the people in our partner countries. When disasters or conflict threaten their lives and wellbeing, we are quick to respond. The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals encourage us to continue strengthening girls and women and promote gender equality. Plan is committed to child safeguarding.

For our International Cooperation department in Hamburg, we are now looking for a

Programme Specialist (m/f/d) Innovative Finance, Commercial Contracts und PPP

limited to two years / full-time (39 hours/week)

Your Tasks

1. Development of the Innovative Finance portfolio as part of the Strategy and Business Development Unit
2. Responsible for fundraising in the area of Commercial Contracts and Public Private Partnerships (PPP) with bilateral and multilateral donors, focusing on GIZ, KfW, EU tenders, World Bank, and instruments that finance projects in the area of PPP and address EU's Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) guidelines.
3. Represent Plan International Germany in the Global Account Management Group of Plan International to the World Bank
4. Preparation of donor-specific guidelines in the area of PPP and Commercial Contracts
5. Selection, conception, and planning of projects with the above-mentioned donors and financing instruments, in coordination with regional teams and Plan country offices, according to international standards and donor guidelines
6. Negotiations and coordination with relevant stakeholders (in-house acquisition offices, donors, other national organizations from the Plan network, consulting firms, investors)
7. Support of Plan country offices during initiation of Commercial Contract or PPP/ESG projects, including training and orientation (decentralized and on-site)
8. Regular analysis of Plan International Germany's income developments

Your Profile

1. Successfully completed studies (preferably Master's or Diploma), ideally with an economic background or a focus on innovative finance and commercial contracts
2. At least three to five years of professional experience in development cooperation or humanitarian aid, in Germany and/or abroad (minimum two years abroad or practical work experience with relevant instruments/donors)
3. Experience in fundraising with public donors, project management (PCM), and implementing public funds according to donor guidelines
4. Ability to work in tropical environments and willingness to travel on short notice and for extended trips
5. Very good written and spoken German and English skills; knowledge of French and Spanish is advantageous
6. Proficiency in MS Office
7. Team player, flexible, solution-oriented, and strong communicator

What We Offer

1. Flexible working hours and up to 12 days of mobile working per month
2. 30 vacation days with a 5-day workweek
3. Subsidy for Deutschlandticket, access to in-house canteen/cafeteria, and company pension scheme
4. Company laptop and allowance for mobile office equipment
5. Engaging tasks and a modern, ergonomic work environment

Plan International Deutschland e.V. is committed to values of solidarity, tolerance, freedom, equality, and justice. We embrace diversity and welcome applications from all sectors of society.

How to Apply

If interested, please apply online, including your salary expectations and earliest start date.

Job Details

• Country: Germany
• City: Hamburg
• Source: Plan International
• Type: Job
• Career Category: Donor Relations/Grants Management
• Years of Experience: 3-4 years