Staff Engagement Project Manager

For one of our clients, an international humanitarian organisation based here in Geneva, we are looking for a :Staff Engagement Projet ManagerFor a  temporary position starting ASAP at 100%

• Lead assigned projects end-to-end – scope, work plan, milestones, interdependencies, risks and deliverables – tracking progress against clear indicators and expected benefits.
• Coordinate transversally across the People functions, Communications and field and HQ stakeholders to mobilise the right support and expertise.
• Design and drive change management: align stakeholders and sponsors, anticipate and address resistance, and build readiness and adoption.
• Plan and deliver the communication around each project, from launch materials to results.
• Review and steer the work of external service providers or consultancies contracted for specific project components.
• Report status, risks and decisions to the People Leadership team, escalating any change in scope, timeline or budget for validation.

Education and experience required

• University degree in project management, human resources, organisational psychology, communications or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum 5 years of confirmed experience in project management, change management or organisational transformation.
• Proven track record delivering people-related or organisational change projects, ideally including staff engagement, learning & development or internal communication initiatives.
• Experience coordinating multiple stakeholders in a matrixed, cross-functional environment.
• Experience in an international organisation is an asset but not a requirement; profiles from large corporates, consultancies or other sectors are welcome.
• Prior experience overseeing external service providers or consultancies is an asset.

Skills and profile desired

• Excellent command of written and spoken English and French.
• Strong project management skills: able to structure, plan, track and deliver projects on scope, timeline and budget.
• Solid change management skills: able to anticipate and address resistance, build stakeholder buy-in and drive adoption.
• Excellent communication skills, both strategic and hands-on, including the ability to design and produce communication materials.
• Hands-on, execution-focused mindset: comfortable working closely with delivery teams day-to-day, not only designing plans.
• Highly agile and open mindset, able to navigate ambiguity and complexity while staying focused on priorities.
• Strong stakeholder management, influencing and diplomacy skills across all levels of the organisation.
• Autonomous, proactive and results-oriented.