You will be responsible for interpreting Terms of Reference, identifying and engaging qualified experts, and ensuring that every proposal meets the highest standards before being presented to the client. You will work closely with GOPA Tech SIA Executive Director. You will drive the process with energy, precision, and a commitment to excellence, taking ownership of each assignment and ensuring timely, high-quality results.

Role Overview
Operating at the heart of a rapidly evolving international project environment, you will be responsible for overseeing the entire process from understanding client requests and Terms of Reference (ToR), expert identification, methodology development, proposal preparation, submission, and ensuring high-quality implementation and reporting. You will serve as the key contact for partners, experts, and the Contracting Authority, ensuring that all deliverables meet the highest standards of technical and financial quality, and that processes are consistent with consortium procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & Coordination
  • Lead and manage the FWCs, ensuring effective coordination between project management, technical, financial, and administrative functions.
  • Supervise and mentor FWC Assistants, Recruiters, and support staff.
  • Foster a collaborative, solution-oriented, and high-performance culture within the team.
• Request & Assignment Management
  • Oversee the management of individual Requests for Services (RfS), ensuring timely and accurate response to client needs.
  • Analyze and interpret ToRs, coordinate preparation of technical and financial offers, and ensure rigorous quality control prior to submission.
  • Liaise with consortium members and technical leads to develop tailored methodologies and innovative approaches for each assignment.
• Expert Management
  • Identify, negotiate, and contract high-quality experts; ensure CVs are tailored to assignment requirements.
  • Oversee logistical arrangements, onboarding, and briefing of experts on assignment-specific procedures and GCF standards.
  • Ensure compliance with contractual, tax, and social security obligations for all experts.
• Technical Backstopping & Quality Assurance
  • Organize technical briefings, peer-reviews, and regular meetings to support expert teams and ensure deliverables meet state-of-the-art standards.
  • Conduct multi-level quality reviews of all outputs for accuracy, consistency, completeness, and clarity.
  • Ensure deliverables conform to ToR, project methodologies, and internal procedures.
• Financial Management
  • Prepare, review, and submit detailed financial proposals and budgets, ensuring compliance with GCF and consortium eligibility criteria.
  • Oversee project expenditure, invoicing, and financial reporting in coordination with the Financial Manager.
  • Ensure prompt and accurate payment processes, linked to deliverable approval.
• Client & Stakeholder Engagement
  • Serve as the principal point of contact for the Contracting Authority and consortium partners regarding contractual, financial, and operational matters.
  • Maintain proactive and transparent communication with all stakeholders throughout the project cycle.
  • Support client relationship management, briefing/debriefing sessions, and ensure client satisfaction.
• Reporting & Documentation
  • Prepare and submit regular progress and annual reports, synthesizing outcomes and lessons learned.
  • Maintain comprehensive project documentation, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with consortium agreements.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of FWC processes and procedures.

• University degree in project management, business administration, environmental sciences, international relations, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in managing international technical assistance projects, preferably within climate finance or donor-funded programmes.
• Demonstrated experience in managing FWC requests, proposal development, and expert recruitment.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and team management skills.
• Proven ability to plan, manage, and deliver to budget, schedule, and scope, including risk and change management.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities; adaptable and resilient under pressure.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to synthesize and structure information clearly.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written) and French (B2); proficiency in Serbian required
• High level of customer focus, quality orientation, and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Experience in the climate change, environment, or sustainable development sectors is highly desirable.

• Permanent contract with a Serbia-based team, integrated into a dynamic international consortium.
• Opportunity to work at the forefront of global climate action and sustainable development.
• Professional growth through diverse assignments, training, and capacity building activities.
• Collaborative, innovative, and supportive work environment.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV and cover letter outlining their suitability for the role and relevant experience.