GOPA PACE is a private organisation based in Brussels since 1991 and member of the GOPA group, one of the world’s leading development consultancies. GOPA PACE develops projects to support democratisation, human rights and governance in over a 100 countries.
The GOPA PACE’s teams are a group of highly driven professional dedicated to achieving the greatest impact through our projects across geographies.
A JOB THAT INSPIRES YOU
Purpose of the role
For our expanding Acquisition Support Department, we are looking for a Project Manager who, under the supervision of the Area Director, will be responsible for conducting activities during the acquisition phase of the contracts for preparing technical offers in response to calls for tender financed by international donors.
Key responsibilities
Support for Request for services (RfS) and pre-qualifications (PQs)
Compiling the necessary documents for Request for Services, in accordance with the formal requirements and deadlines. Formatting of all necessary documents in accordance with the client's requirements; and final release for printing. Ensuring timely and proper dispatching of the documents, as well as tracking the consignment up to its final delivery to the recipient. If necessary, following-up on the decision made by the client, in particular European Commission.
Support for technical proposals
Work in teams with the Bid Coordinator to ensure a sound tender presentation in line with the client’s technical requirements.Compiling legal, financial, reference and other necessary documentation in accordance with the formal requirements concerning completeness, form and validity limits.
Database maintenance
Maintaining databases and systems for technical projects handled by the department.
Internal/team work
Ensure feedback, lesson learning and continuous improvement. Promote best practice tendering and sharing learning across the departments and through reviews on tenders and tendering processes. Provide coaching and mentoring to other members of the acquisition team.
A BACKGROUND THAT CONVINCES US
Desired competencies and experience
Bachelor’s degree;
Minimum 2 to 5 years of relevant experience;
Knowledge of EU cooperation policies and instruments;
Perfect oral and drafting skills in English; French would be considered an advantage;
Computer skills MS Office (Excel Word Power Point), Internet, and database;
Excellent organisation skills with strong attention to detail, strong time management/ prioritisation skills;
Ability to interact with people and establish good relationships on a longer term, team player;
Strong team player in a multi-language/multi-cultural environment
AN ENVIRONMENT THAT MOTIVATES YOU
What we offer
A permanent contract with benefits;
Flexible working schedule;
A great place to work with a team of highly motivated professionals;
The opportunity to work in a truly diverse and multicultural organisation helping to make the world a better place.
Your career is more than a job. As a member of our global team, you will be involved in projects that impact the future for communities around the world. You will be empowered in a dynamic and diverse environment that maximizes your skills and encourages new ideas. We feel ourselves accountable for learning from experience and it’s our mix of integrity and ambition to contribute to a better tomorrow that makes us such a special place to work.
Implementing diverse projects in transition and developing countries and thus contributing to a „better tomorrow“ is our business. We, GOPA Consulting Group, are one of the leading consulting companies in the field of International Cooperation. For more than 50 years we are successfully implementing projects on behalf of national and international institutions, as for example the GIZ, KfW and EU. Topics are manifold and range, among others, from the improvement of education for the young, over measures of climate change adaptation to projects in health and infrastructure.
