Head of Unit Europe (all genders)

Temporary, Full-time · Berlin

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Your mission
Overview of the position:
Hours: Full-time 100% (39 hours per week) 
Starting date: As soon as possible
Duration: Limited contract for two years with possibility of extension
Location: Berlin
Department: Reporting to Head of Regional Peace Support Department

Staff Supervision 
  • Personnel management of Unit staff, including staff development and support, annual appraisals, and conflict management mechanisms, if needed.  
 
Project support 
  • Supervise, support and guide project implementation (Balkans, South Caucasus, Ukraine)
  • Ensure coordination and coherence within Unit 
  • Provide regional and/or thematic expertise and analysis for project teams
  • Explore and assess new project ideas and/or requests
  • Strategic communication to project donors 
  • Utilize and build networks in the region in support of project implementation 
Strategic Development and Communication 
  • Strategic fundraising for the Unit 
  • Strategic networking for the Unit
  • Representation of Unit within and outside BFO (partners, donors, peers, etc.)
  • Overall responsibility for the development of concept notes and project proposals
  • Any further relevant tasks delegated by the Head of Department

Your knowledge, experience & skills
  • A degree in peace or conflict studies or a related field (M.A.)
  • A substantial track record of working in and on the region
  • A minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience
  • Expertise on conflict transformation, (insider) mediation, dialogue & peace process support 
  • A proven track record in leading cohesive teams
  • Extensive experience in managing budgets
  • Strong conflict resolution skills and the ability to apply them within a work context
  • Flexibility and adaptability to challenging situations, ability to work under pressure
  • Excellent verbal and written language skills in English; German and a further language of the region considered a plus
What you can expect from us
  • Highly experienced and engaged community of practice
  • Transparent terms of compensation (housetarif)
  • Highly relevant, insightful and challenging tasks
  • Confidence-based flexible working hours
  • Flexibility regarding mobile working solutions
Application procedure
Please submit your CV and cover letter as well as diplomas, certificates and references (letters or contact information) by 15.12.2024 (ending with end of business hours) through our online application system.

We welcome diversity and are happy to receive applications from people regardless of their ethnic, social and national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation and marital status.
About us
The Berghof Foundation is an independent, non-profit organization supporting people in conflict in their efforts to achieve sustainable peace through conflict transformation and peacebuilding. Headquartered in Berlin, the organization is run by a diverse team and works with local partners around the world.
Über uns

Die Berghof Foundation ist eine unabhängige, gemeinnützige Organisation, die Menschen in Konflikten bei ihren Bemühungen um nachhaltigen Frieden durch Konflikttransformation und Friedenskonsolidierung unterstützt. Die Organisation mit Hauptsitz in Berlin wird von einem internationalen  Team geführt und arbeitet mit lokalen Partnern auf der ganzen Welt.

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