Global Diaspora Confederation Looking for Project Manager at Belgium Full Time

Are you a passionate and experienced Project Manager with a proven track record in fundraising and a strong focus on creating meaningful impact on the global diaspora? Are you skilled at or interested in organising global events and forums that bring together diverse stakeholders? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to make a difference!

Working at the world’s umbrella organization to connect and empower diaspora organizations is an unparallel experience. As the project manager, you will not only be working with some of the world’s leading diaspora leaders, but also gaining a broad exposure to a broad spectrum of stakeholders and some of the most urgent and major global challenges.

In addition to leading an impactful team that is pioneering in the global diaspora sector, you will also have the opportunity to apply your diverse skills to improving diaspora humanitarian responses, realizing UN Sustainable Development Goals, and achieving the Global Compact for Migration (GCM).

To apply, please complete the application form via this link:

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Project Manager (immediate start)

Responsibilities

1. Project Development and Management

• Leading the Project Team to organize and report on all project activities.
• Leading the Events, Marketing, Fundraising, University, Humanitarian, HR and potentially other teams on their projects.
• Growing and sustaining organizational capacity through finance and human

resources.

• Working with the GDC board to execute GDC Strategic Plan.
• Leading and developing the Global Diaspora Humanitarian Hub and the Global Diaspora Academy.
• Developing concept notes and fundraising proposals.
• Support the marketing team in the development of promotional materials,

direct marketing, social media posts, press releases and media advisories.

• Reviewing articles for the GDC newsletters, website and social media pages; and attend routine planning and management meeting with the GDC Chair/Line Manager
• Reaching out to and working closely with diaspora organizations and multi-stakeholders for GDC’s major events and stakeholders’ activities.

2. Administrative Support

• Providing line management responsibility to the project team.
• Supporting the project team as needed, including but not limited to research and training, ensuring all assigned work is organized and delivered as required by the project’s scope of work.

3. Other Responsibilities

• Organising, facilitating, representing and attending GDC internal and external meetings and activities.
• Developing goals with supervisors and strive to achieve goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 7 years experience or Master’s degree at a recognised institution.

Experience

• 5 years of working in a non-profit organization (optional)
• Experience in organizing global event (preferred)
• Fundraising (preferred)
• Migrant community experience (optional)

Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong leadership qualities and ability to learn fast and adapt to challenges with a growing team.
• Highly organized problem solver with an attention to detail
• Trustworthy, empathetic and having a sense of ownership
• Ability to build team relationships with stakeholders, diaspora leaders and volunteers across functions and outside GDC with effective communication skills.
• Committed to the Global Diaspora Confederation’s mission and principles for the global diaspora.
• Computer skills with proficiencies in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word & PowerPoint) as well as some social media platforms (Linkedin, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram).

Should you have any further questions, please visit our website: theglobaldiaspora.org. We look forward to hearing and potentially working with you soon.

Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Thank you for your kind understanding.