Project
Junior Project Manager (m/f/d)
Position
Public sector support and/or economic development
Project description
For our head office in Freiburg, Germany, we are currently seeking a Junior Project Manager (m/f/d) in the area of public sector support and/or economic development. Starting as soon as possible, ideally October/November 2026. The position is offered on a fixed-term basis provisionally until 30 June 2028.
Job description
As a Junior Project Manager (JPM), you will play a key role in supporting the management of our international cooperation projects and our business development activities.
This is a hands-on entry into international project management with a clear development perspective. You will work alongside experienced project managers and gradually take on increasing responsibility for your own projects, clients and international teams. Our approach focuses on fostering a culture of selfresponsibility and supporting the professional growth of our staff.
As our Junior Project Manager, your responsibilities will include:
- Support the management of our larger projects (technical and contractual management, financial control)
- Gradual responsibility for the management of smaller projects
- Monitoring and support (technical and administrative) of our international project teams worldwide
- Liaison and networking with clients, implementation partners and service providers worldwide
- Contribute to winning new projects by identifying experts and partners and preparing technical proposals
- Support the operational and logistical management of international project and business development activities
Requirements
Academic background:
- Master’s degree, ideally in Public administration, International development, Political sciences or Economics
Professional experience:
- First project management experience in international cooperation, acquired within an international cooperation agency and/or an internationally operating consultancy firm
- Additional work or study experience abroad would be a strong asset
Soft skills:
- Initiative, ownership and an entrepreneurial mindset
- Excellent self-organising skills
- Proven analytical, conceptual and writing skills
- Strong intercultural and communication skills
Languages:
- English: very good (minimum requirement C1)
- French: good (minimum requirement B2)
IT skills:
- Strong command of Word and Excel
Additional information
Your application must include the following documents to be considered:
- A cover letter (maximum 1 page). Your cover letter should clearly articulate your understanding of project management
- responsibilities in international cooperation in your own words
- Your CV in English
- Supporting documents (high school degree, academic degree(s), work certificates)
We look forward to hearing from you!
Please send your application by 25 September 2026 to Lena Fraser-Landmann and Amélie Côté:
jobs@particip.de, Subject:
Project Management Team Blue September 2026.
Germany
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