Project Manager: Eastern Partnership Countries

The Environmental Policy and Strategy (EPS) team specializes in complex stakeholder management, focusing on transitional countries and regions. The team supports governments in demand-driven sustainable, environmental and climate transitions in the Western Balkans and Eastern Partnership countries. The EPS team activities include developing and implementing comprehensive environmental strategy and action plans, designing and implementing support for national sustainability transition efforts, assessment of national environmental sectoral policies, and capacity building and support for EU accession processes in different candidate or potential candidate countries.
The role
One of the main tasks will be managing a new EPS team project: the Green Agenda of Armenia, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine project. This project aims to create a solid basis for strategic guidance (via an EU Green Deal lens) in accelerating the green transition of Armenia, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine through the development of national roadmaps.
Key duties and responsibilities
Managing Green Agenda of Armenia, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine project
Under supervision and with support from the EPS Team Lead, ensure overall success of the project and oversee day-by-day activities
Financial management and reporting: track and coordinate financial information flows, manage expenditures against planned budgets, and work closely with the SEI finance department
Administration and contractual support: support project-related recruitment and procurement processes
Project planning: plan, schedule, prioritize and allocate work effectively
Stakeholder engagement: in coordination/collaboration with the team and Team Lead, develop and maintain partnerships and relationships for project implementation, facilitate external relations with relevant stakeholders, and convene high-level project and stakeholder meetings as required
Project communications
Monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL)



Provide support EPS team development
Business development: identify new opportunities/donors, secure additional funding, lead preparation of bids and proposals, develop budgets, and tailor technical documentation
Together with EPS team members, support the implementation of EPS strategy and action plans and maintain a highly collegial atmosphere
Collaborate and support EPS team members working on Western Balkans-related projects and initiatives

Who you are
You have a strong interest and proven track record in delivering medium to large, high-complexity projects and working with multicultural and multifunctional teams as well as multiple stakeholders in the field of environmental sustainability. You are motivated by the opportunity to contribute to research and implementation projects in the fields of environmental sustainability and policy in a dynamic international context.
To succeed in this role, you need proven expertise in analysis, development and influencing environmental and climate-related policymaking on a national and/or international level. Having previous experience in leading expert teams with the purpose of influencing policymakers is an advantage.
You are proactive, self-driven and structured with a willingness to learn, listen and share. You are goal-oriented and able to multitask and meet deadlines effectively. You value maintaining good working relationships internally and with project stakeholders.
Required qualifications, competencies, and experience
Minimum seven years of relevant working experience (preferably from fields such as environmental/energy/climate policy management and/or social impact assessments and/or sustainable finance)
Minimum five years of managing fast-paced complex projects throughout the complete project cycle
Relevant master’s degree (management studies, political science, climate and environmental sustainability, economics)
Solid knowledge of Eastern Partnership countries (specifically, Armenia, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine)
Solid knowledge and understanding of European environmental, climate and/or energy policy and management issues and current policy and regulatory settings within the EU framework
Working expertise on the implementation of EU acquisitions practices
Strong understanding of the EU Green Deal and its practical application
Expertise in MEL for large-scale projects
Experience in project financial and administrative management, designing and leading procurement processes, contracting and donor relationship management, including both financial and narrative reporting
Experience in budgeting according to different models and templates
Ability to plan work assignments, handle competing demands and work under pressure, with frequent and tight deadlines and with minimal supervision
Proven ability to convene and engage stakeholders and facilitate policy dialogues
Experience in working with governments and with government officials
Experience in designing and facilitating workshops, training, and moderating seminars or conferences
Excellent communication (spoken and written) skills with the capability to articulate the project’s strategic goals into sound operating plans and processes; excellent written and oral diplomacy and negotiation skills
Experience working in diverse multidisciplinary teams comprised of researchers, technical roles, and practitioners
Strong ability to produce written outputs (reports, policy briefs, and presentations)

Desirable skills
Knowledge of the local language of any of the Eastern Partnership countries (specifically, Armenia, Georgia, Moldova or Ukraine)
Experience in managing regional projects/programmes in Eastern Partnership countries
Experience in managing regional projects/programmes related to EU acquis transposition in Eastern Partnerships countries

How to apply
Please submit your application as soon as possible. We are continuously reviewing applications, so we strongly encourage early applicants. Submit no later than 16 March 2023, 23:59 Stockholm local time. We only accept applications in English that are submitted through our recruitment system.
Please apply online and include:
Cover letter highlighting relevant qualifications and experience and why you are motivated to apply for this position
Curriculum vitae