Description

Dorsch Impact GmbH is an independent, experienced and reliable consulting company active in international development cooperation. We provide tailor-made, sustainable solutions to address the global challenges of the future. Our work combines decades of diverse expertise with in-depth local knowledge. Together with our local partners, we develop and implement lasting solutions to improve the living conditions and livelihoods of individuals and communities worldwide. Dorsch Impact is part of Dorsch Global, a globally active planning and consulting group. More than 7,500 experts from over 60 countries come together under the Dorsch Global umbrella to shape a sustainable future.

For our locations in Kronberg im Taunus or in Essen, we are looking for a Project Manager (m/f/d) for our Section Governance & Economic Development. Main topics of interest are decentralization and municipal development, public administrative modernization and state reform, socio-economic inclusion, citizen participation and transparency, entrepreneurship, employability and long-term economic transformation, public finances and anti-corruption, violence prevention and peace development, criminal law reform and transitional justice. In addition, we cover areas such as human rights, in particular children's and youth rights as well as social and economic participation of women and youth, innovative methods of promoting participation, capacity development, lifelong learning, adult education and skills development.

What we expect from you

As a Project Manager (m/f/d) you are a doer, conflict solver, moderator, budget manager, expert and consultant - all at the same time. You use your strengths and develop your individual potential. Together with us, you will acquire new projects from international donors and accompany their implementation strategically, operationally, and administratively. You will always work in tandem with a colleague and draw on our experience and tools as a team. You will configure and coordinate expert teams, design implementation strategies and manage project budgets. You organize your work in a flexible and target-oriented manner and use your creative freedom to realize innovative ideas.

Your responsibilities would include, amongst other things:

• Independent acquisition of new projects on the above-mentioned topics.
• Independent coordination, control, financial and personnel management as well as quality assurance of ongoing projects in Francophone Africa, combined with travel to the project countries.
• Staff supervision, contact management including contributions to knowledge management.
• Professional development of our portfolio and networking.
• Preparation of technical studies and expert opinions at the company's headquarters and abroad.

What we are looking for

You are dynamic, reliable, humorous, efficient, focused, sensitive to conflicts, curious and determined. You grasp complex issues quickly and design simple and fresh concepts as well as implementable solutions. You have the enthusiasm and courage to help shape the future and sustainable development and possess specialist expertise and experience in one of the subject areas listed above.

Your qualifications include the following:

• University degree in a relevant field (preferably political science, social science, law, economics, or public administration).
• Relevant experience in one of the thematic focus areas of the department.
• Relevant experience in international development cooperation.
• Experience with project acquisition and management, preferably in a consulting company.
• Good regional knowledge and experience abroad in African countries.
• Fluent in French (C1) and English (C1), good knowledge of German . Additional Spanish or Portuguese would be an asset.
• Very good knowledge of common office applications and experience with virtual collaboration tools.

What you can expect from us

• An exciting field of work in an interdisciplinary and intercultural environment;
• Flat hierarchies and short decision-making processes to encourage commitment, own initiative and innovation;
• Adequate salary, flexible working hours, 30 days of vacation;
• Attractive office locations and workplaces;
• Opportunities for professional development and trainings;
• Own areas of responsibility and freedom to develop your ideas;
• Team events, attractive employee benefits and a culture of appreciation and respect.

Interested?

Please send your application documents with the subject line: H.30-2026_07 Project Manager (m/f/d) GED to: career@dorsch-impact.de

We look forward to meeting you!

Dorsch Impact GmbH
Baumstraße 25
45128 Essen, Germany