Project Manager for Corporate Development (m/f/d)

German Sparkassenstiftung for international Cooperation (DSIK) is the development policy institution of the Sparkasse Finance Group.
Our vision: financial inclusion worldwide. Our mission: We carry the successful Sparkasse model beyond regional borders into the world in order to give people in developing and emerging countries access to financial services and thus create prospects for the future. A total of 330 employees work at 58 locations.

The team:
The corporate development team consists of nine employees and four working students who are responsible for the areas of acquisition and donor coordination, quality assurance, knowledge management and strategic corporate development.

Your tasks:

As project manager for acquisition and donor coordination, you will work on the initiation and conception of new projects in developing and emerging countries:

Identification of suitable tenders and financing opportunities from national and international donor institutions for development cooperation in accordance with the DSIK strategy
Management and control of the tendering process up to the conclusion of the contract
Communication within the DSIK worldwide
Collaboration with partners and existing and new donor organizations
Support with know-how in the implementation of projects based on donor-specific requirements
Representing the DSIK externally

Your skills:

Completed studies in social sciences, law or economics, professional training in banking is an advantage
Relevant professional experience in development cooperation and/or in the savings bank/finance sector
Experience in working with national and international donors (e.g. GIZ, KfW, World Bank, EBRD or EU)
Initial experience with preparing offers and expressions of interest in development cooperation
Very good knowledge of Microsoft 365
Organizational skills and ability to work within tight deadlines
Very good writing and expression skills
Very good knowledge of German and English, another foreign language would be an advantage (Spanish or French)
Intercultural sensitivity and teamwork

The position is initially limited to 2 years.

This is what we offer you:

Motivating working atmosphere – open and appreciative corporate culture and working in a competent and dynamic team
Adequate pay and attractive social benefits – appropriate salary, 13 salaries per year, company pension scheme and capital formation benefits, Germany ticket, etc.
Work-life balance – flexible working time models and flexitime, the possibility of mobile working and 30 days of vacation per year
In-depth training and opportunities for further professional and methodological training

Have we piqued your interest?
Then please send your documents as well as your starting date and salary expectations to bewerbung@sparkassenstiftung.de by January 2nd, 2024 at the latest, quoting the reference number EU-DPL2316

Do you have anymore questions? Contact us!
You can reach Stephanie Hagemann and Christina Jordan at 0228 9703-6620 and 0228 9703 -6654 Stephanie.Hagemann@sparkassenstiftung.de Christina.Jordan@sparkassenstiftung.de