Project Manager (all genders)

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.

• You lead the planning, implementation, and monitoring of project activities and ensure their timely and high-quality delivery 
• You steer project workflows, set priorities, and coordinate contributions across team members and workstreams 
• You define and track project progress, identify implementation risks, and develop mitigation measures where needed 
• You act as a main contact point for project partners, stakeholders, and participants and ensure clear and professional communication 
• You actively plan, participate in, and partly facilitate project-related activities and events (including in Ukraine and elsewhere) 
• You conduct background research on conflict contexts and contribute to conflict analysis and strategic reflection where needed
• You take responsibility for core administrative and financial project management tasks, including budgeting, financial planning, reporting, and travel or event preparations 
• You contribute to the development of concept notes and project proposals 
• You prepare donor reporting and ensure compliance with internal and external requirements
• Proven experience working with Ministries of Foreign Affairs or similar governmental institutions is required

• Master degree (accred. Universities) within relevant field such as Peace and Conflict Studies, Gender Studies, Political Science, Law, International Relations
• Demonstrated knowledge and at least three years’ experience in the topics of Women, Peace and Security, gender-sensitive programming, 
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in workshop design and facilitation
• Demonstrated experience in diplomacy and political sensitive contexts
• Excellent planning, budgeting and written communication skills
• Experience in remote communication & cooperation, and operating online communication and workshop platforms
• Excellent verbal and written language skills in English (at least C1-level) 
• Certified mediation and negotiation training

• Strong ability to work with perseverance as part of a team as well as independently 
• Curiosity and strong empathetic/intercultural skills
• You prepare and quality-assure relevant project materials, including agendas, presentations, workshop documentation, and briefing notes

• Highly experienced and engaged community of practice
• Transparent terms of compensation (housetarif)
• Highly relevant, insightful and challenging tasks
• In-House trainings on various topics
• Flexibility and adaptability to unforeseeable changes
  • Confidence-based flexible working hours
  • Flexibility regarding office vs. mobile working solutions
  • If needed – advisory services regarding visa matters and travel conditions
• Agile mindset