Project Manager

Through its network of members, Inclusive Finance Network Luxembourg Asbl (InFiNe.lu) works to ensure that Luxembourg is recognized - within the Grand Duchy and internationally - as a global center of excellence for financial inclusion. InFiNe.lu raises awareness of financial inclusion among its members and Luxembourg civil society, acting as a catalyst to deepen understanding and skills in the Luxembourg ecosystem. InFiNe.lu advocates the use of financial inclusion as a tool for reducing poverty and empowering the financially and economically excluded.

**Job description**:
The Project Manager will report to the Executive Director of InFiNe. He/she will assist the Executive Director in the activities of the InFiNe secretariat and in particular the organization of the European Microfinance Awards.

**Main responsibilities**:
**Operations**:

- Collaborate with the Executive Director in the coordination of day-to-day operations, including administration;
- Participate in budgeting and monitoring expenses for InFiNe's general activities;
- Contribute to the organization and content of InFiNe's member capacity-building workshops, conferences and member representation;
- Contribute to the drafting of activity and progress reports;
- Provide administrative support for office management with the Executive Director and act as interim Executive Director in case of absence. Communication and events: Organize, coordinate, and supervise the European Microfinance Awards (EMA) ceremony.

**Communication and Events**:

- Organize, coordinate and supervise **_the European Microfinance Awards_** ceremony;
- Update **communication tools** such as the website, social networks, newsletters, etc;
- Participate in the drafting and content of publications on the inclusive finance sector;
- Monitor news and events in the field of financial inclusion;
- ** InFiNe activities**: Participation in the logístical and administrative organization of activities: launch of invitations, Save the date, Knowledge Sharing Events with members and other networking events; Follow-up of scholarships;
- At governance level: support in the preparation of documents and materials for boards of directors and the general meeting;
Permanent full-time position (CDI) based in Luxembourg with the possibility of teleworking;
**Profile**:
**Required profile**:

- Experience as a project manager with good planning and budget management skills;
- Experience in leading working groups and organizing workshops;
- Ideally, you have a degree in finance/inclusive finance, economics, political science/international relations;
- Experience in a similar network, inclusive finance or sustainable finance will be considered an asset;
- At least five years' experience in a similar position with good experience in administrative management;
- Experience with different stakeholders such as public-private sectors and civil society will be considered an asset;
- Experience in public speaking and event design, coordination and facilitation of events;
- Ability to work independently and, above all, as part of a small team;
- Fluency in spoken and written English and a good knowledge of French, excellent writing skills in English and French, with other languages such as Spanish or Luxembourgish considered an asset;
- Excellent organizational skills and proficiency of MS Office;
- Demonstrate initiative, flexibility, innovation, and attention to detail;