Project Manager (f/m/d) DW Akademie Colombia

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Project Manager (f/m/d) DW Akademie Colombia

We are seeking for the DW Akademie office in Bogotá, Colombia a Project Manager (f/m/d) as of 1 June 2026 or as soon as possible based on a full-time local staff employment contract limited until 31 December 2026.

Your challenges

• design and coordinate the implementation of different project activities, with a particular responsibility for a training and fellowship programme to promote impact orientated journalism about environmental topics and human rights in the Amazonas region (especially in Colombia, Ecuador and Bolivia) including project monitoring, administration and coordination with relevant stakeholders from the media sector and the civil society
• prepare comprehensive reports and documentation, manage administrative tasks, and ensure financial accountability and compliance with donor and organizational requirements
• organize project-related activities and business trips, including trainings, consultations, sub‑grant management, and event planning
• identify, select, and brief experts, consultants, and trainers involved in the project; develop and adapt reference and training materials for media practitioners and project partners
• contribute to project visibility and communication efforts
• support the Program Director in the strategic development and implementation of media development projects and perform other tasks within the department as needed (e.g. moderation and facilitation of workshops and other project‑related events)

Your qualifications

• degree (Bachelor or Master or equivalent qualification) in Media Studies, Journalism, Social Sciences, Communication, or a related field
• several years of practical journalism experience required and highly valued; proven experience as a trainer, consultant, or facilitator a strong asset, as well as working experience in the Amazonian region; knowledge around media viability and journalistic trends desirable
• extensive experience in project management, including project planning, budgeting, financial oversight, monitoring and evaluation, steering, implementation, and cooperation with partner organizations and other stakeholders ideally in the context of freedom of expression, media development and journalism preferred with practical experience in the media sector
• in‑depth knowledge of the media landscape in Colombia and the region (including independent media, community‑based and digital media, indigenous media initiatives, etc.) required; experience in managing processes fostering dialogue and participation and experience with fellowship or grantee programs desired
• professional language proficiency in both Spanish and English (min. level C1) required, with additional knowledge of German an advantage
• capacity to produce multimedia content as part of the project's communication and dissemination strategy an asset
• exceptional organizational and coordination abilities, familiarity with highly elaborate processes and rigorous accountability mechanisms; skilled in preparing detailed project reports for donors and management, highlighting project progress and impact in English
• strong communication and interpersonal skills, ability to establish and maintain cooperative and productive working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders at all levels of the organization; high level of intercultural competence, diplomacy and political sensitivity

Your benefits

• inspiring and challenging tasks in an international media company
• collaboration in interdisciplinary and diverse teams
• an organizational culture characterized by New Work and Digital Leadership & Collaboration
• promotion of diversity, inclusion and sustainability

As employees of Deutsche Welle, we identify with the values laid down in the Deutsche Welle Act. We are especially opposed to every form of discrimination, racism and antisemitism.

We promote diversity and equal opportunities. We welcome your application regardless of your nationality, cultural, ethnic or social background and affiliation, religion or belief, disability, sexual identity, gender identity or age. We strive for gender parity at all levels of the Organisation.