Are you looking for an international working environment and enjoy working in a multicultural team with flat hierarchies? Do you have a good sense for people and can convince others? If so, come join our teams! We have openings in two Departments that could be perfect for you!
 
As Project Manager with a focus on Finance you are responsible both for the acquisition of new projects and for the implementation and the financial backstopping of on-going projects. We are currently hiring in a number of different Departments. Besides the work in our headquarters, you will travel abroad regularly for project set-ups and for backstopping missions and short-term expert assignments.

Your tasks:

• You support the development of financial proposals at tender stage
• You handle the financial project set-up in the project country and in headquarters
• You exchange with clients, beneficiaries, consortium partners and experts during project implementation
• You contract experts and local staff and you are responsible for processing their invoices
• You ensure compliance of project procedures according to GOPA and client specifications
• You prepare the invoices to the client (including expenditure verification audits)
• You undertake project missions with the aim of measuring project progress and supporting the project team on site
• You ensure a proper financial closure of projects

Your profile:

• You have a relevant academic degree (business administration or equivalent) or a commercial training degree with a financial background
• You have very good language skills in English, both written and spoken. German, French or Spanish language skills are an asset
• You have strong analytical skills regarding budget planning, project implementation and budget monitoring
• Sound user knowledge of MS Office package, knowledge of an ERP system is an asset
• Relevant experience in the financial and administrative management of (development) projects required 
• You have a high interest in figures and the constant improvement of department results
• Experience in donor procedures and requirements, e.g. EU and GIZ, is considered as a strong asset

What we offer:

• Team & culture: You will join dynamic, multi-cultural and multilingual team mem­bers who enjoy working together and who support each other.
• Responsibility: You join a company com­mitted to being environmentally responsible wherever we operate.
• Development: Our annual career develop­ment and performance review process will help you to set clearly defined goals and objectives. As a new employee, you will be part of a mentorship system.
• Location: GOPA is located close to Bad Homburg´s railway station, enabling quick and easy access to Frankfurt’s cultural activities and events.
• Fringe benefits: GOPA offers an RMV job ticket and job-bike leasing, as well as sub­sidies for a fitness studio and day care for your children, to mention a few.
• Flexibility: We enable flexible work arrangements, including flexible working hours, mobile or telework.

We are looking forward to receiving your online application, including your possible commencement date and salary expectation.