Project Manager (m/f/d) GFA Regional Hub West Africa Region
Want to make an impact?
Then come join us at GFA Consulting Group – a leading European consulting company working in international development cooperation. Since 1982, GFA has carried out numerous development and research projects in over 130 countries, focusing on matters of global importance.
Our work, both in our projects and at our headquarters in Hamburg in Germany, supports the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), to improve people's lives and protect the planet. Our international and multicultural team of professionals is at the heart of our success.
If you share this passion for international cooperation and enjoy working in an international environment, where you can contribute to shaping a better world, join the GFA team as:
Project Manager GFA Regional Hub West Africa Region
Your tasks
We are seeking a dynamic and skilled Project Manager to oversee acquisition and project management tasks for GFA tenders and projects within the country and region. The ideal candidate will contribute to project administration, financial oversight, acquisition of new projects, and enhance GFA’s visibility through networking initiatives.
Project Management:
- Independently manage projects, ensuring KPI tracking and budget oversight within GFA standards.
- Execute quality control for project reports and deliverables.
- Serve as a primary contact for contracting authorities, consortium partners, and experts regarding project administration and financial matters.
- Monitor team leader budgets and oversee expert day utilization.
- Prepare quarterly project revenue and cost estimates for the Controlling department.
- Verify and compile documents for invoices, timesheets, and project fund requests.
- Negotiate expert contracts and manage onboarding for new project staff.
- Participate in project-related meetings and events, such as kick-offs and steering committee sessions.
Acquisition:
- Continuously evaluate market opportunities
- Identification and recruitment of experts and define project team compositions.
- Lead pre-qualification preparation and coordinate technical and financial proposals.
- Support fact-finding activities and stakeholder mapping for project acquisition.
Visibility & Networking:
- Develop and implement initiatives to strengthen GFA’s regional presence and profile.
Your profile
Technical Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field such as governance, environment, or energy.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in project management or business development.
- Experience in development cooperation consulting is a distinct advantage.
- Familiarity with European or German donor procedures (EU IPA, EIB, EBRD, GIZ, KfW) is highly valued.
- Proficiency in French and English (written and spoken).
- Strong IT skills, particularly in MS Office applications and database management.
Personal & Social Skills:
Flexibility and curiosity are essential qualities for all employees at GFA, an international and dynamic company. Our daily work is characterized by a commitment to high standards and meeting tight deadlines. This demands strong teamwork, a drive for excellence, and effective communication skills. For this position, the following competencies are equally important:
- Analytical thinking and problem-solving capacity.
- Competence in consulting, mediation, and moderation.
- Strong organizational and structuring ability.
- Leadership potential with a focus on responsibility, decision-making, and delegation.
- Negotiation skills and an aptitude for network-centric thinking.
- Political awareness and intercultural competency.
- Enjoyment in exploring and developing new subject areas.
- Willingness to travel and efficient time management skills.
We offer
Based in our Regional Hub office in Ouakam (Dakar), you will work as part of a growing and highly motivated team that is closely collaborating with our headquarters to manage projects and acquisition in the West Africa region.
We offer a full-time local employment contract.
Application
At GFA Consulting Group, we embrace the strength that comes from diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where your unique skills and perspectives are celebrated. We look forward to hiring new colleagues who identify with this appreciation of diversity. We welcome applicants irrespective of their gender, nationality, ethnicity, social origin, religion and beliefs, disability and chronic disease, age and sexual identity. Your skills and motivation are our only decision factor! We would like to encourage you to apply and bring your talents, skills and personal life experiences to enrich and advance our joint endeavours.
If you are interested in this opportunity (job code: 37554) please submit your application in English including cover letter and CV via the "apply" button.
We look forward to getting to know you!
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