Communications Project Manager

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We are looking for a Project Manager with a strong background in global development excellent analytical skills and an entrepreneurial mindset to support grow and deliver projects across a diverse portfolio of clients and thematic areas. Our work spans collaborations with governments and ministries international corporations global foundations and civil society initiatives.

About Dalberg Media

Dalberg Media is a mission-driven communications and experience consultancy which seeks to empower and mobilize people to solve global development challenges by collective sustained action. We design and deliver communication products to build awareness and push agendas. We invent and execute action-oriented experiences such as global convenings innovation labs and campaigns to equip people with the skills needed for developing impactful solutions. Through content creation publications and social media we disseminate compelling stories to fuel positive change.

We are doers and creators working in close cooperation with a global network of partners and organizations including United Nation agencies international foundations large corporations governments NGOs and financial institutions. We are a culturally attuned organization with a passion for diversity changing narratives and overcoming stereotypes.

Dalberg Media is part of Dalberg Group we are a global group working to build a more inclusive and sustainable world where all people everywhere can reach their fullest potential. Comprised of Dalberg Advisors Dalberg Data Insights Dalberg Design Dalberg Media and Dalberg Research. Our businesses approach problems differently and work together to create an impact on a scale.

Established in 2001 by experienced private sector consultants Dalberg operates from 23 worldwide locations. For more information please visitDalberg.

DO YOU BREAK THE MOULD

We are looking for a Project Manager with a strong project management toolkit and the ability to lead all phases of project delivery from conceptualization and scoping to implementation and follow-up. From day one you will take on significant responsibility for planning and delivering projects guiding teams of consultants while coordinating closely with global management.

As a Project Manager you will oversee multiple workstreams simultaneously and collaborate with colleagues across all levels of the organization as well as directly with clients and partners nationally and internationally.

Given the breadth of our thematic and geographic portfolio you should be excited to engage across a variety of workstreams and projects. This may include developing communication strategies designing and implementing advocacy initiatives and curating creative impact-driven content. We prioritize individual learning and professional development and actively support your growth through mentoring and thoughtfully staffed project experiences.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• • Leading project teams in problem-solving and end-to-end project execution
  • Planning and managing workstreams while coaching and supporting junior team members
  • Leading client meetings and presenting insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders
  • Refining and quality-assuring project deliverables
  • Reporting on project progress risks and outcomes to global management
  • Contributing to the ongoing strategic development of Dalberg Medias project portfolio including supporting business development efforts proposal writing and building impactful partnerships

Our ideal candidate

Our ideal candidate brings a strong interest in global development and innovation combined with an entrepreneurial mindset and a proactive self-starting approach. You are motivated by advancing innovative ideas and solutions that contribute to a more sustainable and equitable world.

You enjoy leading teams by combining strong analytical thinking with emotional intelligence. You are a confident and thoughtful communicator who can translate complex insights into clear compelling messages for clients and broader audiences.

Additionally your qualifications include:

• A masters degree in political science international business communications international relations development studies public/global health or a related field
• Minimum 3 years of relevant professional experience ideally at the intersection of global development and innovation including at least 1 year of project management experience (e.g. within a consultancy agency or similar environment)
• A creative and structured mindset with the ability to independently manage and drive multiple parallel workstreams with multidisciplinary project teams
• A rigorous and structured approach to analysis with confidence presenting key messages to experienced audiences
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build lead and nurture client and partner relationships
• Experience working across advocacy communications strategy or related project environments is considered an advantage
• Fluent professional proficiency in Danish and English

We encourage individuals to apply even if they do not meet every criterion listed. We value diverse backgrounds perspectives and experiences and believe they strengthen our team and our work.

Qualified and interested candidates irrespective of age gender race religion background or ethnic affiliation are encouraged to apply.

Note: Employment in all Dalberg offices is conditional upon the candidate having or independently obtaining the required authorization to live and work in the respective country.

PROJECTS YOU COULD IMPACT

Advocacy & Campaigns

Dalberg Media works with non-profits businesses philanthropists and governments to support their sustainable development agendas. Prior engagements include working with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to support their advocacy work in the Nordics and the GE Foundation on an online advocacy campaign for access to safe surgery in developing countries. We are also often engaged to craft strategic communications and advocacy strategies for philanthropies large multilaterals development banks and CSOs. As part of this work youll be able to provide advice and deep analysis on current trends create reports infographics and op-eds.

Content Production & Storytelling

Dalberg Media works to build strong narratives that helps drive impact. As an example we are matching creatives from low-income countries with community leaders to drive informational campaigns that can change behaviors among people at risk. We are also supporting the roll out of digital health products in Malawi Tanzania and Sri Lanka. RE:Solve Global Health is ourindependent journalistic platform for insights conversations and solutions on urgent global health issues and approaches to build resilient healthcare systems and healthier societies for all. We also run a podcast - RE:Solve Talksa series of candid and nuanced conversations with experts from various industries tackling what is holding us back from building healthier societies. Youll be able to use your skills in creating appealing narratives and content strategies.

Experiences Training & Facilitation

Dalberg Media is involved in running several global platforms related to sustainability global development and innovation. As part of this work we design and execute experiences that engage a diverse set of stakeholders in the global development agenda through physical and online workshops trainings convenings and innovation labs all to enable impact-driven people to share ideas and work collectively on local and global development issues. Skills-building and youth empowerment are often integral to these experiences. You will help shape these platforms lead innovation workshops and assist with tools and participant sourcing.

Practicalities

This position is based inCopenhagen Denmark.

Please submit your application via our Career Centre by 11:59 PM EST on 30 April 2026.

To be considered for the position your application should include:

1. Cover letter
2. Resume/CV

Applications will be reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis. We therefore strongly encourage candidates to apply as early as possible.

Note: Due to the high volume of applications received only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Dalberg Media values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal commitments. We offer flexible working arrangements that support work-life balance including parental leave and flexible working options.

Dalberg has pledged to three commitments for Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) across the firm:

COMMITMENT 1: We commit to publishing internal Dalberg DEI reports annually to hold ourselves accountable report on progress and share lessons from our regional DEI plans.

COMMITMENT 2: We commit to delivering regular training for all staff (including leadership) on how to engender inclusive workplaces and mitigate unconscious bias.

COMMITMENT 3: We commit to addressing imbalances in how power and privilege are formally distributed and informally exercised across the firm.

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