Project Manager Blue Economy

SEI HQ’s Water, Coasts and Ocean team is looking for a motivated Project Manager to drive existing partnerships and initiate new strategic collaborations with funding agencies and key stakeholders in the sphere of the blue economy. The Project Manager will work closely to the WCO Team Lead to connect the blue economy agenda in Sweden and internationally.
Location: Stockholm, Sweden
Type of contract: One-year contract with strong possibility for permanent contract
Deadline: 10 January 2023
Start date: ASAP
Join our international non-profit research organization and help create a sustainable, prosperous future for all! SEI is a dynamic and expanding workplace that employs over 100 people from 28 different nationalities in an activity-based office in central Stockholm (Garnisonen), with an additional 170 employees in centres around the world.
The Water, Coasts and Ocean (WCO) Team promotes knowledge and creates tools for more inclusive and resilient blue spaces in a changing world. Our work is geared towards exploring the planning of water, coasts and marine areas and the governance of their ecosystems, activities, infrastructures, services, risks and economies. WCO was recently established as part of SEI HQ and we are on a mission to set up a dream team!
The role
WCO’s strategy is operationalized through a portfolio of projects connected to three pillars:
Blue Economy. We explore how regenerative, multifunctional marine spatial planning can ensure an equitable blue economy.
One Water. We explore how circular innovation can inform water governance in coastal zones.
Resilient Infrastructures. We explore the barriers and opportunities for infrastructure diversification in critical service provision under conditions of uncertainty.

We are looking for a motivated Project Manager to drive existing partnerships and initiate new strategic collaborations with funding agencies and key stakeholders in the sphere of the blue economy. The Project Manager will work closely to the WCO Team Lead to connect the blue economy agenda in Sweden and internationally.
Key duties and responsibilities
Support Team Lead with coordination, collaboration and strategic planning and direction
Liaise with key partners in priority regions (Southern Indian Ocean, Baltic Sea, North Sea and EU)
Drive stakeholder engagement in Swedish-based projects and support international efforts, including designing stakeholder engagements and leading or supporting the organization of meetings, seminars and workshops where necessary
Identify new sources of funding and help develop new proposals, including designation of project resources, preparing budgets, monitoring progress and keeping internal communication in ongoing flagship projects
Coordinate contributions from colleagues required to complete all contractual reporting requirements and ensure that reporting is carried out according to contract
Support development of operational routines that can improve efficiency in our work processes
Contribute with strategic oversight and planning while maintaining strong team collaboration and work culture
Liaise with finance department for periodic budget planning, including monitoring of budgets
Provide overall support regarding project management and coordination, monitoring and administration.
Support procurement processes required for projects
Follow up on project activities and deliverables
Develop and coordinate monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) strategies and activities for projects
Contribute to preparing annual reports
Manages information databases and organize data (including on Microsoft Teams).

Who you are
The WCO team values diversity, creativity and unity and we believe in dialogue, collaboration and teamwork. We work hard to deliver excellent science that has a positive impact on the actors and places where we engage.
To complete our team, we are looking for a team player with a passion for structure, an ability to manage stakeholders and develop partnerships and knowledge of the blue economy. You are highly organized, reliable and a problem solver. You enjoy working in a fast-paced environment with varied tasks and you are not afraid to take initiative or ask questions.
Required qualifications and experience
Master’s degree with 2-4 years relevant work experience
Background in business, administration, management, economy or similar.
Experience in project management, development of partnerships and stakeholder engagement
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Swedish
Excellent planning skills
Ability to effectively meet deadlines
Ability to maintain communication between partners and team members
Knowledge of the blue economy, including financing mechanisms, offshore infrastructures and marine spatial planning.

Desirable qualifications
Experience working in research environments or with municipalities in Sweden
Experience working within the field of the blue economy
Management experience with research donors and academic partners
Additional language skills
Experience working in a team.