ICF Olson

ICF NEXT is looking for a part-time Freelance Senior Project Manager to support one of its clients based in Bonn, Germany. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced communications professional with strong media relations expertise, strategic thinking skills, and a deep understanding of the regional media landscape.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting and overseeing communication activities, ensuring high-quality delivery and smooth coordination of media and communication initiatives.

• Ensuring the smooth workflow and quality assurance of press and communication activities delivered for the client
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with media outlets, journalists, influencers, and other communication stakeholders
• Designing and implementing media strategies that support communication objectives and initiatives
• Identifying opportunities for collaboration with relevant partners, networks, and multipliers
• Conducting analyses and developing recommendations for future communication initiatives and independent evaluations
• Providing strategic input and feedback on ongoing projects to strengthen media outreach and communication effectiveness
• Identifying opportunities to enhance visibility and engagement through regional communication activities, projects, and partnerships
• Planning and coordinating media presence across a variety of channels and platforms

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in media relations, communication strategy, and stakeholder engagement
• Strong understanding of the media landscape in the region and ability to identify strategic communication opportunities
• Ability to analyse complex information and translate insights into actionable recommendations
• Excellent planning and coordination skills, including managing media presence across different media outlets and communication channels
• Ability to identify, summarize, and present strategic opportunities for visibility and engagement
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Highly adaptable, proactive, and flexible, with the ability to manage multiple priorities

Languages

• German: Minimum C1, preferably C2
• English: Minimum C1

Location

Bonn, Germany

Engagement Type

Part-Time Freelance Assignment

If you have a passion for strategic communications, media engagement, and stakeholder management, we'd love to hear from you.

Right to Work, Location & Sponsorship

We welcome applications from candidates based anywhere in the world. For roles located in the UK, Belgium, Spain, or Germany, applicants must: Hold the right to work in the country where the role is based, or be eligible for visa sponsorship, which we may consider on a case‑case basis, and Be physically present in that country by their first day of employment (or able to relocate beforehand). Unless stated otherwise, relocation support is not automatically provided.

Working at ICF

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Candidate AI Usage Policy

At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair and equitable interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in‑person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process. However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodations that involve the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at candidateaccommodation@icf.com. We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.

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About ICF

ICF is a global consulting and technology services company with approximately 9,000 employees, but we are not your typical consultants. At ICF, business analysts and policy specialists work together with digital strategists, data scientists and creatives. We combine unmatched industry expertise with cutting‑edge engagement capabilities to help organizations solve their most complex challenges. Since 1969, public and private sector clients have worked with ICF to navigate change and shape the future. Learn more at icf.com.