Position description
DSW seeks to recruit a Senior Officer, Project Management and Resource Mobilisation for advocacy (part-time, 30.4 hours (80%)) based in Brussels, Belgium.
The Senior Officer, Project Management and Resource Mobilisation for Advocacy is responsible for managing advocacy projects, including financial management, monitoring, reporting, and donor communication. Under the supervision of the Head of DSW’s Brussels office, they will coordinate the planning, and budgeting of project activities across various implementing teams in Germany, Brussels, and East Africa. Additionally, they will ensure that all activities comply with donor requirements and meet expected outcomes. They will drive efforts to found new partnerships in advocacy, foster new donor relations, and mobilise new resources for DSW’s advocacy work. They will coordinate the development of results frameworks for new projects and lead negotiations with potential donors. The Senior Project and RM Officer should have a results-driven and strategic mindset and apply specialised project and donor management expertise to the unique context of global health-related advocacy across different regions. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated individual to make a real difference in global health advocacy.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Ensure the high-quality delivery of expected project results and outputs according to project framework including compliance with project standard processes and guidelines;
- Oversee the timely submission of reports and updates as well as manage overall project budget control, incl. through coordination of financial reporting;
- Serve as the primary point of contact for project coordination with donors and key implementing partners;
- Assist the Head of Brussels Office and Head of Berlin Office in making strategic decisions related to the execution of advocacy projects;
- Drive efforts to mobilise resources for DSW’s advocacy in Europe;
- Collaborate closely with team leaders in different offices to coordinate activities, update work plans and organize regular planning meetings;
- Work with DSW’s Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) team to ensure effective results tracking and development of new results frameworks for potential new projects.
Your Profile:
- University degree in a relevant field (such as political science, international relations, project management etc.);
- A minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience (project management and resource mobilisation for advocacy), incl. in an international setting;
- Proficiency in written and spoken English;
- Proven ability to coordinate a team on a complex project and to confidently represent organisations towards external stakeholders;
- Strong understanding of development cooperation and global health issues, with a focus on sexual and reproductive health; familiarity with advocacy methods and strategies across various national contexts;
- Strong, persuasive oral and written communication skills;
- Ability to work in an international/intercultural work environment;
- Willingness and ability to travel internationally;
- Alignment with and support for DSW's mission, vision, and core values;
- Must possess a valid work and residence permit for Belgium.
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