French speaking (Junior) Consultant (m/f/d) in our Water, Sanitation and Waste Management Department

Project description

Company Description
We make the world a little better...
 
...as a leading European consulting company working in international development cooperation.
 
Since 1982, GFA has implemented numerous projects and studies in over 130 countries, focusing on topics of global importance. We are dedicated to improving people’s lives around the world and providing professional advisory services to state and non-state actors.
We contribute to achieving the world’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in our international projects as well as at our headquarters in Hamburg.
Our international and multicultural team of professionals is at the heart of our success. If you are passionate about international cooperation and enjoy working in an international environment with space for you to contribute your ideas for a better world, join the GFA team from September 2023 onwards as:
French speaking (Junior) Consultant (m/f/d)

Our Water, Sanitation and Waste Management department aims to help our partners in the water and environmental sectors in developing countries become more agile and equipped to respond to today’s challenges. We do this by implementing projects that use public-private cooperation, systems thinking and data-driven approaches to advance the 2030 development goals.
We view water as an enabler and impact-multiplier that has the potential to generate positive spillover effects across SDG agendas, revitalize jobs and ensure global health, rather than a rival for limited resources. This requires innovative ideas, new models of collaboration, fresh approaches to mobilize and channel investment and technology solutions at scale and speed.
Therefore, we are looking for dynamic, motivated individuals who can support us in acquiring and implementing projects that address the systemic gaps and inequities in our global water systems. We are looking for those with potential and drive to catalyze multi-sectoral leadership to support collective action, advance latest insight and policy in water sector development, and make full use of opportunities that water presents for a successful transition to a green economy.

Job description

Join our team in the Water, Sanitation and Waste Management Department in Hamburg/Germany, with frequent travel to developing countries, as an open-minded and versatile (Junior) Consultant (m/f/d) (part-time/full-time) and contribute to our mission to provide quality services worldwide.

Your responsibilities

• Leading the acquisition process of new projects, including elaboration and coordination of technical and financial proposals;
• Establishing and maintaining regular professional contacts and networking with clients, partners and sector experts;
• Fully responsible management of projects and studies (backstopping), on-site and Hamburg-based;
• Conducting technical short-term consultancy missions, including participation in feasibility and project preparatory studies;
• Writing of reports, concepts and  presentations as well as contributing to knowledge and quality management, including GFA publications;
• Representation of GFA in conferences and seminars;
• Supporting on-the-job-training of our Junior 

Qualifications

• University degree (Master) in a relevant area (e.g. hydraulic engineering, water resources management, environmental engineering, waste management, economics);
• At least 2-3 years (preferably 4-5 years) of relevant experience in the context of the water supply and sanitation sector, water sector reform, capacity development of water sector stakeholders, institutional strengthening, utility management etc., preferably related to development cooperation
• Full proficiency in written and spoken French and English;
• Familiarity with the German (GIZ, KfW) and European development sector (such as e.g. EuropeAid, EIB, EBRD) and a well-founded understanding of the strategies and programs of the relevant donor agencies would be an asset;
• Strong writing, communication and presentation skills;
• Advanced proficiency in standard MS Office applications;
• Willingness to frequently travel abroad;
• Ability to manage complex situations with a sense of pragmatism.

What we offer
We work at the heart of International Cooperation; finding solutions to global challenges through our projects and diverse team of employees from all over the world. In this context, we lay the foundation for you to grow and learn within GFA through continuous skills development and further training.
Our flexible working time model, the possibility to work from home, and our family-orientated company policy facilitate a healthy work-life balance. GFA’s offices are surrounded by nature, despite being easily and quickly accessible from central Hamburg. To promote climate-friendly commuting, we offer a public transport reimbursement program.
The sense of community at GFA is very important to us. We regularly organize social events for people to get to know each other and to provide opportunities for exchange.

Contact person

Marisa Ludwig ludwig@gfa-group.de