Project Manager, World Water Week Accelerators 2023

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Are you an experienced Project Manager? Have you heard of World Water Week Accelerator Program? Learn more here.
Job description
World Water Week 2023, to take place on August 20-24, 2023, on-site in Stockholm and online. World Water Week 2023 is focused on innovation at a time of unprecedented challenges. The theme Seeds of Change: Innovative Solutions for a Water-Wise World invites us to rethink how we manage water. The Accelerator programs are co-produced with our lead partners and will take place leading up to and during World Water Week.

The project manager will lead the 2023 Accelerator program framework and implementation.

The intended period of contract is February  – December 31, 2023, with a possibility to extend the assignment based on Lead Partner funding.

Project Manager, World Water Week Accelerator Program Key responsibilities:
 Reporting to World Water Week Head of Partnerships, lead the 2023 Accelerator program framework and implementation.
 Assign and supervise work of Project Support as needed.

Business Accelerator

Concept Development
 Map out the framework and define the Business Accelerator strategy for 2023, including defining component-specific goals and KPIs, project milestones and deliverables, and solidifying reporting requirements.

Program Execution and Reporting
 Ensure the successful implementation the 2023 program (Centre Stage and by-invitation programs), with inputs and/or deliverables from other colleagues and/or consultants as relevant.
 Liaise with partners and key stakeholders (internal and external).
 Contribute to strategic and, where relevant, operational alignment across Accelerators (Centre Stage specifically) and the broader WWW platform (messaging).
 Project management and administration, including cost tracking, documentation etc.
 Project evaluation and reporting.
 Additional support as needed.

Communication Accelerator

Program Execution and Reporting
 Based on existing 2023 Communication Accelerator program framework, ensure the successful implementation the 2023 program (online workshops and conference Centre Stage programs), with inputs and/or deliverables from other colleagues and/or consultants as relevant.
 Liaise with partners and key stakeholders (internal and external).
 Contribute to strategic and, where relevant, operational alignment across Accelerators (Centre Stage specifically) and the broader WWW platform (messaging).
 Project management and administration, including cost tracking, documentation etc.
 Project evaluation and reporting.
 Additional support as needed.
Your profile
The right candidate has experience and feels comfortable in the areas below: Be an experienced project manager
Have extensive knowledge in the field of global journalism and communications
Have demonstrated experience with similar project execution
Have knowledge of water (meritorious)
Be fluent in written and spoken English

About the company
SIWI is a water institute which leverages knowledge and convening power to strengthen water governance for a just, prosperous and sustainable future. SIWI implements and participates in development projects around the world and arranges the annual World Water Week.
So, what happens now?
This position is based in Stockholm, the office is in the center of Stockholm. We recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible as selection and interviews are held continuously.

To help us place the right people in the right role, we believe in science-based and unbiased assessment methods. Apply easily with your CV through our website, we do not want a personal letter. If you proceed in this process, you will be asked to answer a few screening questions as a first step. 

If you have any questions, please contact recruitment consultant  Anna Ålander at anna.alander@inhouse.se