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Job Type: Part-Time / Remote Application deadline: Application is on a rolling basis until the position is filled. United People Global United People Global (UPG) is recruiting a Project Manager (UPG Sustainability Leadership Initiative & UPG Biashara) Volunteer to support our mission to make the world a better place. This volunteer role comes with the following benefits: • Professional growth: add experiences and exposure to your CV that strengthen your professional profile in your chosen domain • Network: strengthen your professional and personal networks and be part of an international network and community that spans across world regions • Purpose: there is the possibility to lead or participate in activities that are meaningful to you • Remote working • Possibility to do the role part-time or full-time • Flexible working hours (overall aligned with European time zone) • A diverse range of professional and functional experiences • Volunteers have priority for any new paid vacancy that opens up • Additional benefits are shared with the successful candidate Job Tasks and Responsibilities: • Deploy a wide variety of training methods and conduct effective induction and orientation sessions • Monitor and evaluate training programs’ effectiveness, success, and ROI periodically and report on them • Provide opportunities for ongoing development, resolve specific problems, and tailor training programs as necessary • Maintain a keen understanding of training trends, developments, and best practices • Coach, mentor, and guide students and participants in related issues, challenges, and development journeys Operations Management: • Ensure smooth operations of activities across the UPG Sustainability Leadership Initiative (UPGSL) / UPG Biashara • Support coordination of online sessions, workshops, webinars, and community engagement activities • Assist with volunteer coordination, task tracking, and operational follow-ups • Support online event management activities, including Zoom session coordination, participant engagement, and backstage support where required • Help ensure smooth communication flow across initiatives and team members • Provide general operational and administrative support where required Stakeholder Engagement: • Work closely with one or more stakeholder groups connected to these initiatives to optimize participation • Assist with stakeholder, participant, mentor, and speaker communications • Coordinate follow-ups between internal teams, including Communications and program teams • Support collaboration with NGOs, experts, thought leaders, partners, supporters, and the wider public Communications & Coordination Support: • Support content scheduling and publication coordination for social media and promotional activities • Assist with coordination between program and communications teams to ensure timely campaigns and updates • Support community engagement and participant communication activities Tracking Impact, Insights, and Reporting: • Monitor and evaluate existing activities and support systems to track impact over time • Assist in distilling operational insights and preparing reports where necessary Administration: • Work with colleagues across teams to ensure administrative matters are handled effectively Qualified candidates are welcome with a variety of skills. No single candidate is expected to possess all qualifications, as the selected candidate brings their unique set of skills to our work and complements a team. Requirements: • Prior experience in managing, developing, or supporting projects related to training programs, education environments, entrepreneurship programs, or community initiatives • Prior experience with project management is an advantage • Strong communication and organizational skills • Ability to coordinate multiple tasks and stakeholders simultaneously • English is MUST and the ability to speak and write in additional languages is an asset • Ability to conduct information research • Ability to work with and respect confidential information of stakeholders • Ability to work in ambiguous settings, especially in start-up mode • Ability to work independently and within a team environment • Comfortable working in multicultural and remote team environments • Familiarity with online collaboration and communication tools (Zoom, Google Workspace, Slack, Trello, etc.) is an advantage • Ability to work within Switzerland time zone (CET) Skills and Competencies: • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines • Agility working style • Ability to build and maintain positive relationships across teams and stakeholders • Outstanding communication skills internally and externally • Leadership and management skills are necessary as you may support or lead small teams and coordinate multiple activities simultaneously • Interest in sustainability, entrepreneurship, leadership, or community impact initiatives • Motivated individuals looking to learn and grow through volunteer engagement are encouraged to apply Nice to Have: • Prior experience volunteering in community organizing or local community development is an advantage • Previous experience in project coordination, events, communications, or community engagement is beneficial • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other productivity applications is an asset • Other professional qualifications related to project management, training, coaching, communications, or psychometric assessments will be an advantage Qualified candidates are welcome with a variety of skills. No single candidate is expected to possess all qualifications as the selected candidate brings their unique set of skills to our work and complements a team. Kindly note that this role is not related to construction on-site functions. In case you didn’t hear from us within 2 weeks, your application didn’t make it for this time. However, we shall maintain your records for any opportunities in the future. UPG Sustainability Leadership Program: https://act.unitedpeople.global/upg-sustainability-leadership/ UPG Biashara: https://biashara.unitedpeople.global/ NOTE: Resumes must be in ENGLISH