Project Manager

International Centre for Tax and Development

Project Manager leading complex sustainable development projects for IISD, a global policy think tank. Coordinating budgets, contractors, donors, delivery plans, risks, and monitoring and evaluation.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeRemote • 🇩🇪 GermanyMid-LevelSenior💰 €50,500 - €58,700 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project management, including planning, execution, and monitoring of complex projects while ensuring compliance with policies and best practices. Proven ability to engage and coordinate with diverse stakeholders, manage budgets, and oversee project logistics effectively.

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Project ManagementMonitoring, Evaluation, And Learning (MEL)Finance And AccountingStakeholder EngagementProcurement And Contracts Management

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Hard Skills

Project PlanningBudget ManagementRisk ManagementContractor ManagementFinancial ReportingDue DiligenceProposal DevelopmentMonitoring And EvaluationData TrackingLogistics Coordination

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationRelationship BuildingTeam SupervisionPerformance Management

Tools & Technologies

Information SystemsProject Management Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Project Management Certification

Industry Keywords

Sustainable DevelopmentGrant AgreementsDonor LiaisonOperational PlansMulti-Year Projects

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the successful execution of assigned projects throughout the project cycle
Define, assemble, and drive forward project plans
Coordinate delivery activities, schedules, resources, contractors, budgets, finances, accounting, and risk management
Liaise with donors and report project progress
Ensure supervised projects comply with program-level operational plans, IISD policies, strategies, and best practices
Build and expand relationships with external partners and contacts in beneficiary countries
Coordinate project proposal development, financial elements, due diligence documents, and donor submissions
Liaise with funders regarding grant agreements and review agreements for policy compliance
Coordinate progress reports, donor inquiries, project interactions, and donor meetings
Monitor deliverables, timelines, resource requirements, contractor/vendor relationships, and project bottlenecks
Guide project risk identification, documentation, and mitigation
Establish structures for monitoring, evaluation, and learning data and track lessons learned
Coordinate contractor agreements, approvals, deliverables, and payments
Manage project expenses, budgets, forecasts, cost controls, and accounting records
Plan and organize conferences, briefings, seminars, workshops, programs, travel, and other project logistics
Maintain project information, status, and MEL records in information systems
Supervise assistants, set objectives, conduct performance reviews, and support career development

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 5 years of relevant experience
Advanced degree in a relevant field, such as project management, sustainable development, or accounting
Experience managing complex, multi-year projects
Experience with monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL)
Experience with finance, accounting, and administration
Experience with procurement and contracts management
Experience engaging external stakeholders, including partners, beneficiaries, and vendors
Experience engaging internal stakeholders, including team members and other departments
Experience gathering requirements and providing updates
Appropriate work authorization for Germany, Portugal, or the UK without sponsorship from IISD
Project management certification is a plus
Applications and supporting materials must be submitted in English
CV no longer than two pages
One-page letter of motivation

Benefits

Comp & perks

Reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process
IISD Voluntary Self-Identification Questionnaire (optional)
Commitment to equitable and inclusive recruitment practices
Applications from historically underrepresented and marginalized communities encouraged