Presencing Institute

The Presencing Institute (PI) is a not-for-profit organization that operates as a global network.  PI builds the new capabilities required for profound societal transformation through training programs, action-research, and the development of living examples of how new forms of collective leadership, collaboration, and innovation can fundamentally shift systems.

 

PI offers training programs throughout the world and also through massive on-line courses (MOOCs), reaching tens of thousands of people each year and offering innovative tools for on-line/off-line learning and community-building.  PI works with a growing network of partner institutions, including MIT, Synergos, the Sustainable Food Lab, United in Diversity, the GIZ Global Leadership Academy, United Nations Development Group (UNDG), UNDP, Laskeside University, FGV and FDC, which act as hubs for building capacities in different regions.  PI also works directly with businesses, NGOs and government agencies to develop internal capacities for systems change, innovation and organisational transformation, as well as convening multi-sector groups to collectively address shared challenges. 

 PI works with a geographically dispersed leadership team that works together to develop and lead PI’s vision and programs.  The main management and support hubs are in Boston and Berlin.

Job Purpose

The Strategic Projects Manager will work closely with the PI President to respond to new opportunities and develop new partnerships and initiatives.  PI is currently at an exciting cross-roads, with significant new opportunities for involving large numbers of practitioners and influential institutions in achieving social, economic and environmental change.  One of our barriers is our capacity to respond to all of these opportunities and requests, and to dedicate the time and focus to developing partnerships that maximise the strengths and ambitions of both our partner organisations and PI. This role will be at the forefront of developing these partnerships and working with a committed and empowered global team to co-create these initiatives.

Responsibilities include:

Partnership Development  & Client Engagement

• Participate in and follow up on meetings with key institutions (companies, NGOs, government agencies, social movements) that are interested in partnering with PI and/or contracting PI for a specific area of work
• Develop documents to support partnership development and client engagement
• Serve as a point of contact for clients & partners to ensure fluidity and efficiency in these engagements

Project Management and Development

• Lead on the project management of 2-3 PI initiatives, with other members of the team
• Support on strategy development for specific projects and areas of work
• Ensure effective communications about each project, both internally and externally

Fundraising

• Follow up on funding opportunities, linking these with PI’s emerging program offerings
• Research and develop new funding relationships
• Develop and submit bids for contract work where PI has a unique potential to contribute 

Project Administration

• Develop and maintain project documentation, including development of filing systems, management of core documents, and management of team access to files and documents
• Ensure project calendars are up to date and are accurately reflected in electronic diaries
• Support on the logistics and documentation of meetings and events

General

• Participating as a member of the PI Strategy Team in overall planning and administration
• Work closely with other members of the team to ensure clear internal & external communications
• General support to the management & administration of PI as required

Skills and Experience

The Strategic Projects Manager will have the following skills, experience and interests:

• University degree, or related study, in a relevant field
• Experience in partnership development & management, ideally in a range of commercial and non-profit environments
• Experience in developing and delivering complex projects involving multiple stakeholders
• Strong administrative skills, and excellent attention to detail
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely for reports, external correspondence and websites
• An interest in working in a small, dynamic social enterprise that makes the world a better place
• Fluent written/spoken English; fluency in German, and/or Chinese, Spanish, Portuguese desireable

Terms and conditions

• Part-time or full-time position, with flexible working arrangements. Note that this post occasionally requires evening and weekend meetings and additional hours given PI’s global team and our spread across multiple timezones. It is expected that the post-holder will generally work a 40-hour week, managing their own time within this schedule, and will be paid for any overtime they may accrue in particularly busy periods. This is a one-year term position with a potential renewal after one year.
• Virtual working arrangements:  the PI team all work from their own offices/homes/public workspaces.  In some circumstances, PI will pay for the use of a public workspace.
• Location:  Preferred location for this post will be based in one of PI’s management hubs: Boston or Berlin, other locations may also be considered.
• Pay & Benefits:  PI offers a competitive salary within the NGO/non-profit sector.
• All other terms and conditions are outlined in the contract of employment.

Applications

To apply, please send resume and cover letter to: applications@presencing.com.

Closing date: 15 December 2018