Group General Secretariat - Project Management Officer

Job Description

The Project Management Officer will work closely with the Group General Secretary to support the effective functioning of the Group’s governance, partnership life, and strategic agenda.
This position sits at the crossroads of strategic planning, partner communications, high-level events, and stakeholder engagement, within a highly international environment.

The role requires strong project management and communication skills and the ability to lead multiple cross-functional initiatives with rigor and autonomy.

Key Responsibilities

1. Communications

• Contribute to the design and delivery of Group-wide communications to Partners
• Prepare high-quality written materials (presentations, briefs, messages, reports) for internal audiences
• Ensure clarity, consistency, and executive-level standards across communication outputs

2. Group Events

• Coordinate content for major Group-level events, in close collaboration with internal events teams and external partners
• Support the organization of flagship initiatives such as:
  • Annual Business & Impact Awards
  • Partner events and leadership gatherings
• Oversee end-to-end project management: planning, content, logistics, stakeholders, and follow-up

3. Support to the Group Executive Committee (GEC)

• Support the Group General Secretary in the strategic planning and organization of GEC activities
• Contribute to agenda preparation, annual planning cycles, and follow-up
• Manage and maintain dashboards and KPIs related to governance, strategy execution, and key initiatives

4. Partnership Governance & Secretariat-General Projects

• Contribute to projects related to the life of the global partnership, including:
  • Preparation of General Assemblies
  • Annual Report to Partners
  • Governance-related documentation and coordination
• Support cross-functional initiatives led by the Secretariat General

5. External Communication & Stakeholder Management

• Provide support to external stakeholder initiatives
• Contribute to setting-up and designing selected events or engagement activities involving external stakeholders
• Assist with coordination and preparation of materials linked to public affairs and institutional relations

Qualifications

Experience

• 3 to 5 years of professional experience
• Proven background in project management, ideally in complex or transversal environments
• Previous experience in consulting, internal transformation, project-based roles, or similar settings is a strong advantage
• Exposure to both internal and external communication contexts highly valued

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent written communication skills in English (PowerPoint, Word, briefing notes, communication materials)
• Fully bilingual English required
• Strong organizational and planning skills; ability to manage multiple projects in parallel
• Comfortable working with digital tools and dashboards
• Strong interpersonal and relational skills; ability to interact with senior stakeholders
• A self-starter, reliable, detail-oriented, and team-oriented
• Interest in events, governance, and international environments

Mindset

• Highly organized, proactive, and accountable
• Strong sense of discretion and confidentiality
• Motivation to grow within an international organization and work closely with senior leadership

Additional Information

Location: Paris or in another Forvis Mazars office in Europe
Reporting to: Group General Secretary – Member of the Executive Committee (based in Paris)