Consultant / Project Manager and Business Developer (m/f/d) in our Private Sector, Skills and Employment (PSE) Department

Posted on:

14 Oct, 2025

Application by:

4 Nov, 2025

Project status:

In-house

Duration of assignment:

It is envisaged that the initial contract duration of 2 years leads to permanent employment.

Country:

Germany

Workplace:

Hamburg (preferred location)

Job code:

39469

Then come join us at GFA Consulting Group - a leading European consulting company working in international development cooperation.

Since 1982, GFA has carried out numerous development and research projects in over 130 countries, focusing on matters of global importance.

Our work, both in our projects and at our headquarters in Hamburg in Germany, supports the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), to improve people's lives and protect the planet. Our international and multicultural team of professionals is at the heart of our success.

If you share this passion for international cooperation and enjoy working in an international environment, where you can contribute to shaping a better world,

join the GFA team as: Consultant / Project Manager and Business Developer (m/f/d) in our Private Sector, Skills and Employment (PSE) Department

• Hands-on business development:
• • Partner and customer acquisition, networking with donor agencies, beneficiaries, partner companies or institutions, subcontractors and experts, including fact-finding missions
• Acquisition of new projects, including elaboration and coordination of technical and financial proposals in the fields of Private Sector Development and/or TVET and Employment Promotion for GIZ, KfW, EU, SDC and other donors
• Management of ongoing projects (Hamburg-based backstopping), i.e., financial and technical administration
• Representing GFA in conferences, business fora and/or seminars
• Elaboration of concepts, presentations and pitches
• Active contribution to the further development of the thematic fields of the PSE department
• Supporting on-the-job-training of our Junior Professionals

• University degree (MA) in economics, social science, development studies or similar
• At least 5 years of relevant work experience in the context of development cooperation
• Proven professional experience related to entrepreneurship, SMEs development, Business Development Services, capacity development of public and private partners, Skills Development, employment promotion, and labor market reform
• Familiarity with the German (GIZ, KfW) and European development sector (e.g., EuropeAid, EIB), and Development Banks; a profound understanding of the strategies and policies of the relevant donor agencies will be an asset
• Working experience in developing countries and/or threshold countries. Working experience as well as interest in working in South-Eastern Europe, Caucasus, Near-& Middle East is a strong asset
• Full proficiency in written and spoken English and working knowledge of German and/or intermediate level in Russian, Arabic or Serbo-Croat is considered an asset
• Willingness to travel and a strong drive for business development, pitches, technical proposals, building and maintaining strong networks with clients, experts and partners
• Strong writing, communication and presentation skills
• Ability to manage complex situations under tight schedules

An opportunity to be part of a multicultural and diverse team that comes together in Hamburg's lush green district of Volksdorf to work on issues that are at the heart of international cooperation. We lay the foundation for you to grow and learn with GFA, providing continuous skills development and further training. Additionally, we offer the following:

• Flexible working time arrangement: A blend of flexi-time and home office days helps balance professional and personal commitments.
• Work-life balance: Our family-orientated policies enable a healthy balance between your professional and private life. We grant a tax-free childcare allowance (daycare) and offer family leave when you need to take care of your relatives.
• Health and wellbeing: We provide access to gym membership with a rich selection of wellness and sport programs around the city. Additionally, staff members organize various sporting activities and events.
• Mobility: To promote climate-friendly commuting, we subsidise monthly tickets for local public transport and offer the opportunity to lease a bicycle or e-bike.
• Surrounded by nature: GFA's barrier-free offices are set in natural surroundings, and easily accessible from Hamburg's city center. At your convenience, the offices are also within reach of public and social amenities.

At GFA Consulting Group, we embrace the strength that comes from diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where your unique skills and perspectives are celebrated. We look forward to hiring new colleagues who identify with this appreciation of diversity. We welcome applicants irrespective of their gender, nationality, ethnicity, social origin, religion and beliefs, disability and chronic disease, age and sexual identity. Your skills and motivation are our only decision factor We would like to encourage you to apply and bring your talents, skills and personal life experiences to enrich and advance our joint endeavours. If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your application with reference 39469 including cover letter in English, CV, copies of diplomas and work certificates or references via the "apply" button. In case you have additional questions regarding the position, Hans-Philipp Wentzler will be happy to answer these via email.

Hans-Philipp Wentzler Hans-Philipp.-

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