Project Manager Governance & operational support of the Global Shield Solutions Platform (f/m/d)

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At Frankfurt School of Finance & Management, we have intensified our research and engagement in climate and disaster risk finance and insurance. We manage the InsuResilience Solutions Fund (ISF) and the Global Shield Solutions Platform (GSSP).

ISF and GSSP are innovative programmes, funded by European Governments, that are designed to support and develop financial products for climate risks that mitigate the negative effects of climate-related disasters such as droughts, heat waves and floods. Within their mandates, the programmes work closely with partners in developing countries to support detailed climate risk analysis, the development and application of financing solutions, and the dissemination of knowledge to relevant stakeholder groups. The focus of this position will be to support the conceptual design and implementation of country programmes and subsequent monitoring of activities.

• Organise the secretariat of the GSSP Strategic Committee. This includes coordinating and communicating with committee members, preparing agendas and meeting documents, organising meetings, documenting decisions, monitoring and following up on agreed actions.
• Be responsible for financial management, controlling and the management of the annual external audit process for GSSP, including budget planning and monitoring, analysis of expenditures and financial commitments, preparation of financial forecasts and reporting, coordination with relevant internal departments.
• Support the management of donor agreements throughout the contract lifecycle. This includes coordinating contractual processes, monitoring contractual obligations, ensuring compliance with the provision of the agreements, fulfilling reporting requirements, maintaining contract documentation, coordinating submissions and amendments, and liaising with donors and relevant internal stakeholders and responsibility for donor-driven audits.
• Coordinate the preparation of the annual GSSP donor reporting, including its timely completion, the collection, review, and consolidation of contributions from relevant teams, managing and enhancing GSSP’s proprietary reporting tool for implementation partners, and the preparation of financial reporting to donors.
• Support the management of GSSP’s liquidity investment portfolio, including liquidity planning, monitoring of investments and cash positions, coordination of investment decisions, and preparation of relevant analyses and reports.

• Master's or bachelor's degree in economics, finance, natural sciences, engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of proven professional experience in project, grant, or programme management, including responsibility for the coordination of senior-level committees or decision-making bodies.
• Professional experience in financial management and controlling, preferably in an internationally funded programme or project environment. This should include budget planning and monitoring, expenditure and commitment analysis, financial forecasting, financial reporting, and coordination with finance teams, donors, or other relevant stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (the working language is English); knowledge of German, and French or Spanish is an advantage.
• Knowledge and experience in climate and disaster risk finance and insurance is a plus.
• Excellent analytical skills, ability to express these skills verbally and in writing, strong communication skills and high level of cultural sensitivity.
• Willingness to travel regularly on business to developing countries and within Europe.

• 30 days of annual leave, along with extra days off for special occasions:

  Whether it’s the end of the year, your wedding, a move, or your birthday – we give you the gift of time. This includes full days off on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve, plus a half day on your birthday and on Shrove Tuesday.

• Company pension scheme:

  We’re thinking ahead: with strong additional retirement benefits to secure your future

• Corporate benefit programme:

  Enjoy exclusive discounts for employees across a wide range of partner companies: from electronics to leisure activities

• A modern working environment in the heart of Frankfurt am Main
• Flexitime and time off to balance overtime:

  A balance of structure and flexibility: Our flexitime model within core working hours lets you compensate for overtime with additional time off

• remote work in a 3–2 model:

  Flexible work model: Three days on-site, two days remote – supporting a healthy work-life balance

• smart AI solutions for everyday office work:

  Our advanced AI solutions streamline your workflow: so you can work faster and focus on what truly counts

• Learning & Development:

  Learning is at the heart of what we do: Benefit from a wide range of learning and development opportunities – from internal training to LinkedIn Learning for flexible, self-paced learning

• Exercise and fitness offers:

  Diverse sports options to help you stay active and recharge after work

• Discounted public transport ticket (Deutschlandticket):

  Sustainable and budget-friendly travel with the subsidised Deutschlandticket