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