Group General Secretariat - Project Management Officer

Responsibilities

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

• 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

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
• 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

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

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