(Senior) Project Manager/ Consultant in Digital Finance - Financial Sector Development
Permanent employee,
Full-time
· Bonn
A JOB OPPORTUNITY AT
GOPA AFC
A JOB THAT INSPIRES YOU
Project Management, including:
General technical and financial backstopping, monitoring project budgets while taking into account the formal requirements of the contracting organizations
Direct counterpart for the project team and donor organizations
Close cooperation with the consortium and local partners
Further develop the technical expertise of GOPA AFC in digital finance (digital payments, digital financial services, financial inclusion, digital economy, etc.)
Overseeing and managing a team of consultants
Provision of advisory and consultancy in digital finance, when applicable
Project Acquisition Coordination, including:
Technical offers and the selection of project staff
Organizing and conducting fact-finding missions as required
Technical and/or Methodical Expertise, contributing to the development of tools, prepare presentations or articles etc., as applicable to strengthen AFC’s competitive position and network
Search for our Hashtag #AFCFinDev to learn more about our daily work and ongoing projects.
A BACKGROUND THAT CONVINCES US
Advanced university degree (masters or equivalent) in Economics, Finance, International Relations or Business Administration required
At least 5 years professional experience in international development cooperation
At least 5 years experience in either management or consultancy in digital finance activities (advisory and / or investments)
First-hand experience in the consulting sector and/or in financial institutions (banks, NBFIs, MFIs, etc.) would be desirable
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills in English and proficiency in at least one of the following languages: French and Arabic
Excellent communication skills, diplomacy, ability to work in multicultural environment and positive teamwork attitude
Capability to pursue set KPIs self-driven within the usual project constraints (budget, period)
Good time management, efficiency of work and excellent (self)-organizational skills
Strong capability with the commonly used MS application and tools
AN ENVIRONMENT THAT MOTIVATES YOU
With a position in our modern headquarter in Bonn, work and live in one of the most vibrant and attractive regions of Germany
Regular missions abroad
Fringe benefits including e. g. subsidy for public transport in the region (‘Deutschlandticket’) & Job bike leasing
Short communication and decision-making processes
The ability to work autonomously and result-oriented
An excellent work atmosphere in a motivated, intercultural team with exceptionally experienced colleagues
Continuous training and skill development
READY FOR CHANGE?
We offer a two years contract with option to transfer into unlimited contract.
We look forward to receive your online application, including your possible start date and salary expectations. Please upload your complete application (motivation letter – maximum one page, CV, work references, and certificates)
For any further questions about the position and / or GOPA AFC, you can contact Ms Samira Bouazouni, Recruiting
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.
