Overview

Do you have the enthusiasm and ability to lead or juggle a variety of projects? Are you interested in geopolitics and global affairs and want to work in consultancy? If so, we want to talk to you!

Nordic West Office is looking for an ambitious Project Coordinator or Project Manager to join our team of experts. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and executing projects, conducting research and analysis and communicating with clients and stakeholders. In addition to project management, the role also includes a strong focus on driving business, requiring the successful candidate to be actively involved in executing sales strategy and building relationships with clients.

Project Coordinator/Manager will also serve as a consultant and support the team in providing clients with expert advice on geopolitical issues. The candidate will need to demonstrate strong analytical and critical thinking skills, as well as the ability to communicate complex ideas in a clear and concise manner.

About Nordic West Office

Nordic West Office is a Helsinki-based think tank and global affairs consultancy company within Miltton Group. We specialize in scenarios and strategic foresight. We help companies to navigate the changing geopolitical, economic, and technological environment by bringing together high-level international expertise in business, academia, politics, communications, and the legal field.

Key responsibilities

• Developing project plans and timelines
• Executing multiple ongoing projects, providing regular project status updates, and adjusting as needed
• Conducting research and contributing to geopolitical & scenario analysis
• Participating in client meetings and presentations
• Communicating and building relationships with clients and stakeholders
• Having a key role in executing sales strategy and drafting proposals
• Contributing to the overall success of the business through robust administrative support

What we expect from you?

In general, we expect the applicant to:

• Have strong project management skills and the ability to plan and execute projects
• An interest in geopolitics, global affairs, and world economy with a desire to learn and stay up-to-date on the latest developments and trends
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills and a results-driven mindset
• Have an ability and willingness to lead your own work
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and effectively
• Excellent communication skills in English and Finnish
• Master's degree or equivalent experience in relevant field (e.g., International Relations, Political Science, International Business)

Following will be considered an advantage:

• Experience in consulting or advisory role
• Experience in writing reports and analysis on themes relating to global affairs
• Experience in B2B sales and customer relationship maintenance, preferably in consultancy of professional services environment
• Willingness to develop expertise in preferred sector of global affairs
• All language skills are considered an advantage

What we offer you?

We offer the possibility to be an important part of the Nordic West Office team. You will get to work with a variety of interesting companies and leading global experts. In addition, you will learn methods for scenario analysis and build your expertise in global affairs.

As Nordic West Office is a part of Miltton Group, you will also get to know and cooperate with different teams and functions within Miltton. With colleagues from over a dozen different countries, offices in Helsinki, Stockholm, Tallinn, Riga, Brussels, Kyiv, and Washington D.C., and clients from all over the world, you have a chance to apply your existing skills while learning new ones. We offer you the modern tools of your choice and facilities to support different types of work.

The position can be tailored as either a Project Coordinator or Project Manager role, depending on the selected candidate’s level of experience. We offer a flexible starting date to be agreed upon with the successful candidate. The location of this position is Helsinki.

If you are interested in this position, submit an application with salary requests by May 4th, 2025. We will be in contact with applicants already during the application period.

If you have any questions, please be in touch with Annastina Haapasaari, Nordic West Office, by email: annastina.haapasaari@nordicwestoffice.com

For further information, see https://www.nordicwestoffice.com/