Project Officer (all genders)

Berghof Foundation Berlin Both national and international Mid level level Speaks English First degree (Bachelor level) or higher

Overview of the position

• Hours: Full-time (39 hours per week)
• Starting date: As soon as possible
• Duration: limited contract until the end of March 2027
• Salary: According to TVöD Bund, pay grade E10
• Location: Berlin, Germany
• Department & reporting line: Regional Peace Support Department

Your main tasks

• You contribute to organizing, coordinating, and implementing project activities in close collaboration with the project team and local partners including the practical aspects of event and travel management
• You contribute to the development of concept notes and project applications
• You conduct background research and provide the team with abstracts about relevant topics when needed
• You contribute to donor reporting ensuring internal & external guidelines are met
• Youtakepart in the communication towards project partners/stakeholders/participants
• Occasional travel.

Your knowledge, experience & skills

• You hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in a relevant field such as peace and conflict studies, political science, international relations or related discipline
• You have first relevant working experience and an affinity for organizational tasks andproject management
• Furthermore, you could already gather experience in event organisation, budget management, coordination tasks, etc.
• Fluency in spoken and written English is essential
• Strong intercultural and interpersonal communication skills and ability to work with unconventional and demanding conflict actors from across the political spectrum including high-level individuals
• Ability to maintain attention to detail under time pressure and adjust to a very fluid project context
• Willingness to travel to the project region and other destinations as required
• Curiosity, empathy, commitment and perseverance.

What you can expect from us

• Highly experienced and engaged community of practice
• Highly relevant, insightful and challenging tasks
• Confidence-based, flexible working hours
• Flexibility regarding office vs. mobile working solutions

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