A JOB OPPORTUNITY AT As a Project Assistant within the Governance department at GOPA PACE, you will play a crucial role in providing support for various project management tasks related to initiatives in the Governance sector, particularly in projects in Africa . This role is an entry-level opportunity ideal for candidates with a keen interest in project management and a willingness to learn. A JOB THAT INSPIRES YOU KEY RESPONSABILITIES Project support  <ul><li>Assist in administrative and coordination tasks to support ongoing projects under the guidance of Project Managers and Senior Project Managers.</li><li>Aid in organizing project-related documentation, reports, and data management.</li><li>Support ongoing project management tasks such as invoice and timesheet handling, short-term expertise identification and mobilization, local account management, expense review, administrative tasks completion, and activity monitoring.</li></ul>Collaboration and learning<ul><li>Address standard problems following established procedures and documents while proactively flagging potential issues to the team.</li><li>Respond to routine requests for project management assistance from team members.</li><li>Actively participate in team meetings and discussions to gain insights into project management processes and workflows.</li><li>Receive guidance and mentorship from experienced team members to enhance project management skills.</li></ul>Communication and liaison  <ul><li>Assist in maintaining communication channels with stakeholders, experts, clients, and partners as directed by the project team.</li><li>Support in the preparation of materials for presentations, reports, and project-related communications.</li></ul>The responsibilities and duties outlined above are not exhaustive and may evolve as per the department's needs and priorities. A BACKGROUND THAT CONVINCES US Abilities and aptitudes <ul><li>Demonstrate a proactive and dynamic spirit in identifying opportunities and problem-solving.</li><li>Prioritize tasks effectively to meet expected objectives and standards within specified deadlines.</li><li>Adhere strictly to GOPA PACE working standards and deadlines.</li><li>Possess excellent organizational skills with acute attention to detail, showcasing the ability to efficiently handle multiple tasks.</li><li>Exhibit a high level of commitment and integrity in all assigned work.</li><li>Proactive approach to learning and contributing within a team environment.</li><li>Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in handling project-related documentation.</li><li>Openness to receiving guidance and training to develop project management capabilities.</li><li>Ability to assist in tasks with guidance and supervision.</li></ul>Qualifications and skills  <ul><li>Recent graduate or advanced student, preferably in fields such as Political Sciences, International Relations, EU studies, economics, law, sociology, or equivalent.</li><li>Proficiency (C2 level) in French and English is Mandatory. Knowledge of Spanish will be considered as an asset.</li><li>Knowledge of Spanish or other relevant languages would be an advantage. </li><li>Demonstrated interest in the cooperation and development field.</li><li>Ability to effectively engage and establish positive relationships with individuals.</li><li>Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.</li><li>Resilience to work under stress and pressure within an international setting.</li><li>Proactive attitude towards problem-solving and task execution.</li><li>Excellent knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint), AI tools, Internet and database.</li><li>Eligible to work in Belgium</li></ul>Deadline for applications: 15/01/2026

The GOPA Consulting Group consists today of 6 independent consulting companies with headquarters in Bad Homburg, Bonn and Brussels.
GOPA Consulting Group designs and directs results-oriented strategies for competing in the global economy. New themes are continuously integrated into the Group portfolio which is following the market developments of our bilateral, multilateral as well as private clients. Often projects require multidisciplinary approaches by combining the know how of the different sector-oriented business units. For this type of projects the Group developed a cooperation management system to address and implement to the best satisfaction of our clients.
 The GOPA Consulting Group delivers results in nearly all service fields and countries, from stable societies and high-growth economies to challenging environments affected by political conflict or poverty.
It has developed to one of the most fascinating and impacting consulting groups in Europe. We transform policies to projects with an impact for a better tomorrow.

Project Assistant

A JOB OPPORTUNITY AT As a Project Assistant within the Governance department at GOPA PACE, you will play a crucial role in providing support for various project management tasks related to initiatives in the Governance sector, particularly in projects in Africa . This role is an entry-level opportunity ideal for candidates with a keen interest in project management and a willingness to learn. A JOB THAT INSPIRES YOU KEY RESPONSABILITIES Project support&nbsp; <ul><li>Assist in administrative and coordination tasks to support ongoing projects under the guidance of Project Managers and Senior Project Managers.</li><li>Aid in organizing project-related documentation, reports, and data management.</li><li>Support ongoing project management tasks such as invoice and timesheet handling, short-term expertise identification and mobilization, local account management, expense review, administrative tasks completion, and activity monitoring.</li></ul>Collaboration and learning<ul><li>Address standard problems following established procedures and documents while proactively flagging potential issues to the team.</li><li>Respond to routine requests for project management assistance from team members.</li><li>Actively participate in team meetings and discussions to gain insights into project management processes and workflows.</li><li>Receive guidance and mentorship from experienced team members to enhance project management skills.</li></ul>Communication and liaison&nbsp; <ul><li>Assist in maintaining communication channels with stakeholders, experts, clients, and partners as directed by the project team.</li><li>Support in the preparation of materials for presentations, reports, and project-related communications.</li></ul>The responsibilities and duties outlined above are not exhaustive and may evolve as per the department's needs and priorities. A BACKGROUND THAT CONVINCES US Abilities and aptitudes <ul><li>Demonstrate a proactive and dynamic spirit in identifying opportunities and problem-solving.</li><li>Prioritize tasks effectively to meet expected objectives and standards within specified deadlines.</li><li>Adhere strictly to GOPA PACE working standards and deadlines.</li><li>Possess excellent organizational skills with acute attention to detail, showcasing the ability to efficiently handle multiple tasks.</li><li>Exhibit a high level of commitment and integrity in all assigned work.</li><li>Proactive approach to learning and contributing within a team environment.</li><li>Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in handling project-related documentation.</li><li>Openness to receiving guidance and training to develop project management capabilities.</li><li>Ability to assist in tasks with guidance and supervision.</li></ul>Qualifications and skills&nbsp; <ul><li>Recent graduate or advanced student, preferably in fields such as Political Sciences, International Relations, EU studies, economics, law, sociology, or equivalent.</li><li>Proficiency (C2 level) in French and English is Mandatory. Knowledge of Spanish will be considered as an asset.</li><li>Knowledge of Spanish or other relevant languages would be an advantage.&nbsp;</li><li>Demonstrated interest in the cooperation and development field.</li><li>Ability to effectively engage and establish positive relationships with individuals.</li><li>Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.</li><li>Resilience to work under stress and pressure within an international setting.</li><li>Proactive attitude towards problem-solving and task execution.</li><li>Excellent knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint), AI tools, Internet and database.</li><li>Eligible to work in Belgium</li></ul>Deadline for applications: 15/01/2026

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