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Spontaneous application for in-house positions

Belgium, Germany

Project reference: 55-0006-001-TeamMgmt

Particip GmbH is an international project management and consulting company with a focus on international development cooperation. We work for various clients such as the European Union, World Bank, and national development agencies, such as GIZ and KfW. We coordinate interdisciplinary multinational teams for short-term and long-term assignments in developing, transition and industrialised countries and support them with methodological and technical know-how.

To complement our teams in Freiburg, Germany and Brussels, Belgium, we invite you to send us your spontaneous application as Intern / (Junior-)Project Manager, or Team Assistant (all m/f/d).

Send us your CV and a cover letter through the application form, we look forward to your application!

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To apply please contact Human Resources Department by filling in the form below.

Start of assignment: ASAP
Deadline: 2026-12-31
Job type: in-house
Job status: contract

Team Leader / Strategic Communication Expert

EU-Caribbean Strategic Communication Facility

Antigua & Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Guyana (Georgetown), Haiti, Jamaica, Saint Kitts And Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent And The Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad And Tobago

Project reference: 26-0086-000-Caribb_StratCom — EU-Caribbean Strategic Communication Facility

This project will support the planning and execution of multiannual strategic communication campaigns in an effective way on a Caribbean-wide, regional scale.
This should ensure more impactful communication on the EU’s international partnerships’ objectives and external policy priorities.
The facility should contribute to raising awareness and shaping positive perception of the EU and its role in the Caribbean.

Location / Place of Performance: based in Barbados with 2 missions per year to other countries covered by this contract: Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Belize, Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

The key expert/team leader will be responsible for coordinating the work conducted under this service contract and for ensuring the timely delivery of the requested services described in the terms of reference, including quality control.

Full-time position (640 working days over 3 calendar years)

Qualifications and skills

Master’s degree in advertising, marketing, content marketing, media communications, or campaigning or any other fields relevant to this assignment, or a Bachelor's degree in the same fields plus 4 years of relevant experience in addition to the 12 years professional experience;
Proficiency in English (oral and written).

General professional experience

A minimum of 12 years of professional experience in advertising, marketing, content marketing or 360° campaigns.

Specific professional experience

Within the above 12 years of professional experience required, the expert has to demonstrate:

A minimum of two years of experience as a team leader in overseeing and coordinating relevant activities; or equivalent multiple short-term assignments totalling 24 months;
A minimum of two years in managing campaigns; or equivalent assignments totalling 24 months;
A minimum of two years in work with the public sector (preferable) or with implementors of actions financed through public funds; or equivalent assignments totalling 24 months;
Demonstrated experience working across multiple Caribbean countries is required. Proven access to local expertise networks in the region will be considered a strong advantage.

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To apply please contact Annabelle Lanfranca by filling in the form below.

Start of assignment: 2027-01-01 – 2029-12-31
Deadline: 2026-09-30
Job type: long-term
Job status: tender

International Short-Term Expert Pool

Revenue Sector Reform for Sustainable Development (RSRSD). Public finance expertise for Nepal

Nepal

Project reference: 26-0155-000-NPL-GIZ-RSRSD — Revenue Sector Reform for Sustainable Development (RSRSD). Public finance expertise for Nepal

Particip GmbH is preparing a proposal for the GIZ-funded Revenue Sector Reform for Sustainable Development (RSRSD) project in Nepal. The project supports Nepal's Ministry of Finance and Inland Revenue Department in strengthening revenue policy, modernising tax administration, accelerating digital transformation and improving taxpayer services. Technical assistance will be delivered through demand-driven short-term expert assignments covering domestic resource mobilisation (DRM), public financial management (PFM), digitalisation and institutional capacity development.

Particip is establishing an international pool of senior short-term experts to support the implementation of the project. Experts will be mobilised on demand to provide technical assistance, policy advice, studies, capacity development, training, quality assurance and institutional support. We are particularly looking for experts in the following DRM and PFM sub-fields:

Tax Administration – including tax audits, TADAT, tax administration reform, change management, implementation of BEPS reforms, Exchange of Information standards (CRS/FATCA) and modernisation of tax administrations.
Tax Law & Policy – including international taxation, tax policy reform, tax legislation, tax expenditure analysis and revenue policy.
Public Financial Management – including PEFA, revenue forecasting, public procurement, public investment management and debt management.
Illicit Financial Flows – including FATF standards, AML/CFT, financial transparency and related policy reforms.
Digitalisation of Revenue Administration – including enterprise tax systems, digital tax audits, customs and excise systems, data warehouses, data analytics and digital transformation of tax administrations.

Assignments may also include organisational development, preparation of manuals and guidelines, mentoring, development of training materials, stakeholder workshops and international study visits. Please indicate clearly in your application which of the above sub-field(s) you would be available to support.

Applicants should preferably have:

Master's degree in economics, public finance, law, accounting, political science, international trade or another relevant discipline.
At least 10 years of professional experience in public sector advisory services and/or capacity development.
At least 10 years of professional experience in one of the DRM/PFM sub-fields listed above.
At least 10 years of professional experience outside Nepal.
At least 5 years of experience in development cooperation and/or working in developing countries.
Excellent written and spoken English (C2).
Experience working with government institutions and international development partners is highly desirable.

Location: International / Nepal
Assignment type: Short-term expert missions
Duration: On-demand throughout project implementation
Start: Subject to contract award

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To apply please contact Lena Bindel by filling in the form below.

Start of assignment: ASAP
Deadline: 2026-09-30
Job type: short-term
Job status: tender

National Short-Term Expert Pool

Revenue Sector Reform for Sustainable Development (RSRSD). Public finance expertise for Nepal

Nepal

Project reference: 26-0155-000-NPL-GIZ-RSRSD — Revenue Sector Reform for Sustainable Development (RSRSD). Public finance expertise for Nepal

Particip is establishing a national pool of experienced Nepalese experts to provide short-term technical assistance across the project's priority areas. Experts may contribute to technical advisory services, policy support, institutional strengthening, capacity development, training delivery, analytical studies and stakeholder engagement. We are particularly seeking experts in the following DRM and PFM sub-fields:

Tax Administration – including tax administration reform, tax audits, taxpayer services, compliance improvement and change management.
Tax Law & Policy – including tax legislation, tax policy reform and international taxation.
Public Financial Management – including revenue forecasting, public finance reforms and broader PFM systems.
Digitalisation of Government Services – including digital government systems, e-taxation, digital transformation and ICT solutions supporting public administration.

Assignments may include developing technical guidance, supporting institutional reforms, delivering training programmes, preparing studies and contributing to digital transformation initiatives. Please indicate clearly in your application which of the above sub-field(s) you would be available to support.

Applicants should preferably have:

Master's degree in ICT, law, taxation, accounting, economics, management, public finance or another relevant discipline.
At least 10 years of professional experience in public sector advisory services and/or capacity development.
At least 10 years of professional experience in one of the DRM/PFM sub-fields listed above.
At least 10 years of professional experience in Nepal.
Excellent written and spoken English (C2).
Experience working with government institutions is highly desirable.
Previous experience on donor-funded technical assistance projects is an asset.

Location: International / Nepal
Assignment type: Short-term expert missions
Duration: On-demand throughout project implementation
Start: Subject to contract award

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To apply please contact Lena Bindel by filling in the form below.

Start of assignment: ASAP
Deadline: 2026-09-30
Job type: short-term
Job status: tender

National and International Non-Key Experts

Cooperation Facility - Technical Assistance

Myanmar

Project reference: 26-0123-000-MYA-CF-TA — Cooperation Facility - Technical Assistance

Particip GmbH is establishing a pool of national and international experts for the upcoming EU Cooperation Facility for Myanmar. The Facility will provide short- and medium-term technical assistance supporting EU cooperation across peace and governance, education, sustainable livelihoods, civil society engagement and green growth. Experts will contribute to studies, technical assistance, evaluations, monitoring, capacity development, stakeholder engagement and research.

Particip is establishing a pool of national and international non-key experts to provide flexible technical assistance throughout the implementation of the EU Cooperation Facility for Myanmar. We are seeking experienced professionals with expertise in one or more of the Facility's priority areas, including project cycle management, programme formulation, monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL), third-party monitoring, and results-based management. We are particularly interested in experts with sectoral experience in peacebuilding, governance, human rights, conflict sensitivity, political economy analysis, civil society strengthening and localisation, education and human development, sustainable livelihoods, agriculture, climate and green growth, as well as gender equality, social inclusion and disability inclusion. The Facility will also require specialists with strong analytical and facilitation skills, including experience in research, surveys, socio-economic analysis, stakeholder engagement, consultation and workshop facilitation, capacity development, training and knowledge management. Applicants are invited to indicate their principal area(s) of expertise in their application. Assignments may be home-based, international or implemented in Myanmar, depending on project requirements and the operating context.

Particip welcomes applications from both senior and junior experts.
Senior Experts

university degree in a relevant discipline;
at least 7 years of relevant professional experience;
substantial technical expertise in one or more of the areas listed above;
strong experience in international development cooperation;
demonstrated experience in Myanmar;
ability to deliver high-quality analytical and technical outputs within short timelines;
excellent English-language skills.

Junior Experts

university degree in a relevant discipline;
at least 3 years of relevant professional experience;
relevant technical or sector expertise;
experience working in Myanmar;
strong research, analytical, coordination or implementation skills;
good written and spoken English.

Given the current context, the EU programme stresses the importance of up-to-date country knowledge, conflict-sensitive approaches, local civil society engagement and flexible working modalities. For this reason, we also strongly encourage applications from: professionals currently based inside or around Myanmar; experts with established networks among local CSOs, research organisations, development actors and professional communities; international experts with substantial professional experience in Myanmar; experts experienced in remote management, difficult-access environments and conflict-sensitive programming.

Location: Myanmar / International / Remote
Assignment type: Short- and medium-term expert assignments
Duration: Throughout project implementation
Subject to contract award

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To apply please contact Lena Bindel by filling in the form below.

Start of assignment: ASAP
Deadline: 2026-09-30
Job type: short-term
Job status: prequalification

Facility Manager / Team Leader – EU Cooperation Facility for Myanmar

Cooperation Facility - Technical Assistance

Myanmar

Project reference: 26-0123-000-MYA-CF-TA — Cooperation Facility - Technical Assistance

Particip GmbH is preparing a proposal for the upcoming EU-funded Cooperation Facility for Myanmar – Technical Assistance. The Facility will provide flexible, demand-driven technical assistance to support the European Union Delegation in Myanmar in the preparation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of EU cooperation programmes. Activities are expected to include project formulation, studies, research, evaluations, stakeholder engagement, monitoring, events, technical assistance and expert mobilisation across the EU's cooperation priorities:

Peace and Governance
Education and Human Development
Sustainable Livelihoods and Green Growth

The programme places strong emphasis on conflict sensitivity, adaptive management, civil society engagement, gender equality, human rights and flexible implementation modalities.

The Facility Manager / Team Leader is expected to:

lead the overall operational and technical management of the Cooperation Facility;
act as the main interface with the EU Delegation and coordinate closely with Particip’s project management and backstopping team;
support the preparation of Terms of Reference for individual assignments and translate EU Delegation needs into clearly defined technical activities;
coordinate the identification, mobilisation and supervision of national and international Non-Key Experts;
ensure rapid and high-quality delivery of short-term technical assistance assignments;
oversee preparation of technical and financial proposals for individual activities;
monitor implementation, quality and timeliness of assignments and deliverables;
support project formulation, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and third-party monitoring activities;
contribute to studies, research, stakeholder consultations, workshops and other activities where appropriate;
ensure systematic integration of conflict sensitivity, gender equality, human rights-based approaches and inclusion;
maintain effective coordination with civil society organisations, INGOs, international organisations and other relevant stakeholders;
ensure knowledge management, lessons learned and quality assurance across assignments;
support regular technical reporting and monitoring of the Facility.

Comparable EU Cooperation Facilities place the Team Leader at the centre of work planning, preparation of specific assignment ToRs, supervision of NKEs, stakeholder coordination and quality assurance.

We are particularly interested in candidates with:

a Master’s degree in international development, public administration, international relations, political science, development studies, economics, social sciences or another relevant discipline;
preferably 10 years or more of professional experience in international cooperation;
substantial experience managing complex technical assistance projects or facilities involving multiple short-term experts and stakeholders;
experience managing multidisciplinary teams of international and national experts;
strong knowledge of EU external cooperation, project cycle management and EU-funded technical assistance;
practical experience with project identification, formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation;
experience drafting Terms of Reference and overseeing short-term technical assignments;
strong experience engaging with EU Delegations, development partners, civil society and other stakeholders;
proven ability to work in politically sensitive, fragile or conflict-affected environments;
professional experience in Myanmar is highly desirable;
experience in Southeast Asia and/or comparable fragile contexts will be considered an asset;
familiarity with one or more of the following would be particularly valuable:

peace and governance;
civil society and localisation;
education and human development;
livelihoods and green growth;
monitoring, evaluation and third-party monitoring;
gender equality and human rights;

excellent written and spoken English;
strong communication, facilitation, analytical and report-writing skills;
Burmese/Myanmar language skills would be an asset.

Location: Myanmar / Remote with travel
Duration: Approximately 36 months
Part-time (subject to final ToR)
Subject to contract award

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To apply please contact Prema Huber (née Hartkopf) by filling in the form below.

Start of assignment: ASAP
Deadline: 2026-09-30
Job type: long-term
Job status: prequalification

Prompt engineer

Support for programme management and implementation of information systems for external relation DGs

Project reference: 25-0198-000-BEL-PM-IS-DGs — Support for programme management and implementation of information systems for external relation DGs

The overall objective of the contract is to deliver and make operational required information systems addressing gaps, supporting the DG INTPA, DG ENEST, DG MENA, FPI and EC strategies as well as engaging in a business transformation, starting with the harmonisation/simplification of business processes.

The assignment relates to Business Management and Horizontal issues related functions which directly contribute to Specific Objective 1 “Provide support to the business owner (system owner) in line with the Commission PM2 standards for: a) Business management in terms of requirements, tests, and process management; b) Project management; c) Change management; d) Provision of ad hoc long term and short-term expertise”.

The Consortium of Particip GmbH / NTT DATA Belgique SRL / NTT DATA Spain SLU has been contracted to implement the project “Support for programme management and implementation of information systems for external relation DGs” Service Contract N°: EC-INTPA/2025/EA-RP/0133.

The non-key-expert’s assignment shall support the Strategy Team and contribute to the implementation of the following activities:

Design, test, refine, and maintain prompts, prompt libraries, templates, and prompt chains for generative AI tools.
Translate business or operational needs into prompt-based workflows, including defining use cases, expected outputs, guardrails, and human review points.
Evaluate AI outputs for relevance, consistency, completeness, bias, hallucination risk, and usability, and adjust prompts accordingly.
Collaborate with subject-matter experts, digital teams, and service providers to improve output quality and ensure contextual accuracy.
Prepare user guidance, standard operating procedures, prompt documentation, and training materials.
Support the rollout of AI-enabled solutions through testing, feedback collection, user support, and continuous improvement.
Contribute to responsible AI governance by embedding safeguards related to privacy, confidentiality, transparency, safety, and human oversight.
Monitor developments in generative AI, prompt engineering methods, and relevant EU digital and AI policy frameworks
Maintain and update the AI website and communication channels, and support the publication and dissemination of news, updates, communication materials, and key information to relevant audiences.
Close coordination with Team Leaders within the Sector.
Any other tasks identified during the project implementation in line with the project needs.

Qualifications and skills

Minimum qualification: EQF/ISCED level 7 (master level or equivalent diploma) field linked to the assignment OR EQF/ISCED level 6 (bachelor level or equivalent diploma) in the same field plus equivalent professional experience of minimum four years (880 FTE) in the same fields, in addition to the minimum general professional experience requirement mentioned below.
Fluency in English for oral and written communication as well as comprehension (C1 level).
Fluency in French will be considered an asset

General professional experience

Minimum general experience: at least 4 years of (880 FTE) professional experience in a field linked to the assignment;

Previous experience in international cooperation will be considered an asset;
Proven experience in operations is an asset.

Specific professional experience

Proven experience in prompt design, testing, and optimisation for large language models and generative AI systems.
Experience in designing AI-assisted workflows for tasks such as drafting, summarisation, question-answering, document analysis, or knowledge retrieval.
Understanding of responsible and human-centric AI principles, including transparency, safety, non-discrimination, privacy, and respect for fundamental rights.
Familiarity with data governance, confidentiality requirements, and secure handling of sensitive information.
Experience in evaluating AI performance through structured testing, benchmarking, and iterative refinement.
Ability to work in institutional, public-sector, donor-funded, or regulated environments where traceability and accountability are important.
Experience in capacity building, user training, or supporting organisational uptake of digital tools is highly desirable
Prompt engineering certifications such as: Google Cloud Professional Machine Learning Engineer, AWS Machine Learning Specialty, DeepLearning.AI Generative AI with LLMs, Databricks Generative AI Engineer Associate, Microsoft Azure AI Engineer Associate, or equivalent are required.

Period of implementation: 04/09/2026 – 03/09/2027, renewable up to 03/07/2030
Number of working days: 220

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To apply please contact Javier Haroun Tavio by filling in the form below.

Start of assignment: 2026-09-15 – 2027-07-03
Deadline: 2026-09-30
Job type: long-term
Job status: implementation

Project Manager (m/f/d)

Germany

Project reference: 55-0006-001-TeamMgmt

For our head office in Freiburg, Germany, we are currently seeking a Project Manager (m/f/d) in the area of public sector support and/or economic development.
Starting as soon as possible, ideally in November 2026, the position is initially offered on a fixed-term basis until 30 June 2028.

As a Project Manager (PM), you will play a key role in the management of our international cooperation projects and our business development activities. This is a hands-on project management role offering both responsibility and room for further professional growth. You will manage international cooperation projects and project components, work closely with clients, partners and international teams, and contribute actively
to developing new business opportunities.
At Particip, we value initiative and self-responsibility while providing a professional environment that enables you to take on increasingly complex projects and broader client responsibility.

As our Project Manager, you will:

Manage international cooperation projects and project components, including technical and contractual management, financial control and
coordination of project teams
Monitor and support international project teams, including technical, administrative and financial follow-up.
Act as a point of contact for clients, implementation partners, experts and service providers, and maintain effective working relationships throughout project implementation
Contribute actively to business development, including the identification of experts and partners and preparation of technical and financial proposals
Coordinate operational project-management activities, including project launch, missions, contracting, invoicing, controlling and project closure

Academic background:

Master’s degree, ideally in Public administration, International development, Political sciences or Economics

Professional experience:

At least three years of proven project management experience in international cooperation, acquired within an international cooperation agency and/or an internationally operating consultancy firm
Additional work or study experience abroad would be a strong asset

Soft skills:

Initiative, ownership and an entrepreneurial mindset
Excellent self-organising skills
Proven analytical, conceptual and writing skills
Strong intercultural and communication skills

Languages:

English: very good (minimum requirement C1)
French: good (minimum requirement B2)

IT skills:

Strong command of Word and Excel

Your application must include the following documents to be considered:

A cover letter (maximum 1 page). Your cover letter should clearly articulate your understanding of project management responsibilities in international cooperation in your own words
Your CV in English
Supporting documents (high school degree, academic degree(s), work certificates)

We look forward to hearing from you!

Please send your application by 28 September 2026 to Lena Fraser-Landmann and Amélie Côté:

jobs@particip.de, Subject: Experienced Project Management Team Blue September 2026.

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To apply please contact Human Resources Department by filling in the form below.

Start of assignment: 2026-11-02 – 2028-06-30
Deadline: 2026-09-28
Job type: in-house
Job status: contract