Aquatic Value Chains Project Manager mfd

sPro sustainable projects is a consultancy specialised in the coordination of transnational projects mostly funded by the European Commission. Our topical focus lies in projects dealing with the sustainable use of the sea. We run the permanent secretariat of the SUBMARINER Network for Blue Growth and act as coordinators of the EU4Algae stakeholder forum initiative as well as the Mission Ocean in the Baltic and North Sea. SUBMARINER is the cooperation platform for actors / initiatives across the Baltic Sea Region and beyond who are engaged in promoting innovative and sustainable uses of marine resources.

We have a longterm secured portfolio of more than 25 large scale projects supporting the blue part of the EU Green Deal and operate with an extensive network of trusted cooperation partners from research industry business development NGOs and administration from across Europe. We currently have over 30 employees coming from a wide range of different academic backgrounds with 19 different nationalities.

The Aquatic Value Chains team manages SUBMARINER Network and s Pros participation in 12 different projects and service contracts focusing on topics including algae and mussel cultivation and product development sustainable fisheries recirculating aquaculture systems and ocean regeneration. We are now seeking an experienced project manager to join the team.

Tasks

• EU project management administration stakeholder management and reporting (e.g. stakeholder mapping monitoring of budgets document preparation reporting to donors);
• Planning organising and participating in meetings conferences focus groups training events working groups interviews or similar including presenting to diverse audiences (inperson & online);
• Undertaking desk research and consultation with experts to produce reports policy briefs and other project deliverables; converting reports and other project content into understandable articles abstracts presentations etc.;
• Planning and coordinating the development and delivery of training materials training events third party funding calls and digital collaboration platforms;
• Planning strategic project communications actions; designing and implementing communications plans with the support of the Junior Project Communications Manager

Requirements

Required:

• Relevant university degree at Masters level in an environmental / biomarine or social science discipline;
• At least 3 years relevant work experience ideally managing EU projects and/or in relevant industry sectors;
• Knowledge interest and network in blue bioeconomy sectors
• Proven ability in project management and written and verbal communication;
• Fluent written and spoken English;
• Digital native with good knowledge of MS Office Sharepoint and other collaboration tools;
• Able to travel occasionally within Europe to cohost or participate in events.

Advantageous:

• Project management qualification;
• Proficiency in German and/or other languages of the Baltic sea region;
• Graphic design and audiovisual editing skills.

Please note that you must hold the right to live and work in Germany. No visa sponsorship for nonEU nationals can be offered.

Benefits

• A meaningful job in a very dynamically evolving environment where you contribute to climate change mitigation reduction of pollution and biodiversity loss;
• An interesting multicultural international and diverse team;
• Individual career development; including targeted training activities;
• A beautiful loft office in the middle of the Schneberger Kiez within 5 minutes walk of SBahn/UBahn/Bus;
• Up to three home office days per week; flexible working hours and holiday regulations (by arrangement);
• Regular team retreats to promote internal knowledge transfer generate shared ideas and strengthen the working atmosphere;
• Participation in project meetings / conferences in interesting places across Europe.
• Annual salary range of 4857K depending on experience

To apply please upload your CV and cover letter on the application page. Applications will remain open until a suitable candidate is found but we recommend an early application to ensure consideration.

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