The Collaborating Centre on Sustainable Consumption and Production (CSCP) is an independent, non-profit “Think and Do Tank” committed to providing collaborative solutions for a sustainable planet.

A team of currently 60+ multi- disciplinary professionals contribute to the worldwide activities of the Centre. The CSCP offers a dynamic and stimulating working team, diverse assignments and international development opportunities, the chance to work on future-oriented sustainability topics and the opportunity to make a true difference with your work at a reputable organisation. Read more about us on the website: www.cscp.org .

To strengthen our team in 2025 we are offering position as Project Manager in the Sustainable Infrastructure, Products and Services (SIPS) Team. Working in close collaboration with all teams at the CSCP, SIPS projects are around core topics related to circular cities, circular (bio)economy and business models, multistakeholder engagement, sustainable supply chains, sustainability product and portfolio assessments in sectors like food, retail, chemistry and textile among others, including public administration.

Starting Date: ideally first semester 2025 (please indicate your availability)

Working time: 80% to 100%

Duration: 2 years, with the possibility of extension, aiming long-term

Location: Wuppertal, Germany, with up to 40% home office

Languages: English and German

Your tasks will be:

• Leading and delivering projects related to the above-mentioned sustainability core topics at strategic, management, technical, organisational and administrative levels
• Coordination of internal and external project groups and project partners as well as external stakeholders
• Leading project teams, human resources management at project level
• Content development related to the above-mentioned sustainability core topics during project and acquisition activities, in collaboration with team and partners
• Understanding and leveraging SIPS working topics, project portfolio and project opportunities, interactions among projects and with other teams
• Development of project concepts and acquisition of externally funded projects
• Research and knowledge development in related fields and trends like sustainable products, sustainable value chains, circular economy, the European Green Deal, related strategies and action plans, among others.

You have:

• Completed tertiary degree in a sustainability, social science, economics, engineering or related field
• Minimum 8 years of relevant work experience, at least partially connected to our core topics; international experience will be viewed favourably
• Experience in writing proposals and/or working at public national and EU funded projects, especially Horizon Europe
• Experience and knowledge in sustainability areas like circular economy, sustainable value chains, stakeholder processes, sustainable production, sustainable procurement, sustainability product and portfolio assessments
• Experience in project management, in both public and/or private projects, independent project and research work, presenting and workshop facilitation
• Working knowledge on the European political and sustainability agenda is a plus
• Team spirit and a can-do attitude
• Willingness to take responsibilities, availability to travel

Language:

As English is the working language of the CSCP, fluency in written and spoken English is necessary. As the applicant might also be involved in German projects, fluency in German is a plus. 

Application Procedure:

If you are interested in this opportunity, please send us your complete application (motivation letter, your CV, certificates and (a) reference(s), and your time availability in one single PDF) latest by 21.04.2025.

To: Cristina Fedato, Head of Unit Sustainable Infrastructure, Products and Services (SIPS)
Email: jobs@cscp.org