Countries: Austria, Belgium, Burkina Faso, Czechia, Ethiopia, Germany, Kenya, Mozambique, Netherlands, South Sudan, Switzerland, Uganda, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Organization: Light for the World

Closing date: 5 Apr 2023

Department: Finance & Operations
Place of Work: Vienna, Austria or another location where Light for the World operates (with some international travel required)
Duration: Full-time (40hrs/week), permanent
Salary: Based in Vienna: competitive, according to local NPO sector average and dependent on experience
Reports to: Project Lead
Starting date: As soon as possible

We are looking for a proactive project manager who wants to contribute towards the standardization of our organization-wide processes and other internal change initiatives according to the organization’s needs. We are looking for a person familiar with conducting training and facilitating workshops, someone who is happy to be the focal point for Objectives & Key Results (OKR). This position is embedded in the Change & Project Management team.

Your tasks

• You support with designing and implementing internal strategies and change initiatives that make the organization fit for the future and are aligned with the needs of the organization.

• You are responsible for facilitating the Objectives & Key Results (OKR) review, offer guidance to OKR coaches, coordinate and support workshops and further develop the methodology.

• You contribute to the standardization of internal processes including the definition of process frameworks, roles, and responsibilities, capacity strengthening plans and standards for documentation.

• You collaborate closely with all stakeholders, design and conduct staff training, and produce communication material.

Your profile

• You have a diploma in business administration, organizational studies, project management or related studies with a project or change management focus. You already gathered experienced in the field of project or process management.

• You bring affinity to digital tools. You are excited about researching, testing and comparing tools and new software. You appreciate agile working and innovative thinking.

• You describe yourself as being a proactive personality, strongly motivated, solution oriented, priding yourself of having excellent organizational skills.

• You are interested in development cooperation and Light for the World‘s mandate area.

• You have excellent English skills. Oher languages, e.g. German, French or Portuguese are an asset.

Our offer

• an outstanding opportunity to bring about change through an international development organization and to extend your professional experience

• a highly motivated, professional and diverse team that strives towards continuous development. We believe in participatory leadership and expect you to contribute your expertise and ideas.

• a competitive salary for the NGO sector, incl. full social insurance & other benefits

• flexible working hours with remote working options

• a friendly, dynamic and inclusive working environment

You want to enrich our team with your expertise? We are looking forward to your application!

How to apply

Register using THIS LINK