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Project Officer (all genders) Transitional Justice and Reconstruction (TJ4Rec)

Berlin
Part-time
Temporary

Your mission

Overview of the position:
Hours: 80% part-time (31,2 hours per week)
Starting date: October 2026
Location: Berlin, Germany
Salary: According to TVöD Bund, pay grade E10

Your main tasks:
  • You are responsible for the travel arrangements and participant management as well as organisational and logistical support for peer-learning activities in coordination with the project team and international partner organisations
  • You ensure timely communication and coordination with partner organisations as well as the project team and external service providers and you flag organisational bottlenecks
  • You support the project team in network management, the organization of events, the editing of presentations and publications, and external communication
  • You provide organisational, logistical and administrative support for activities, implemented by international partner organisations
  • You follow up on donor regulations and internal policies (e.g. procurement rules) in coordination with the finance department

Your knowledge, experience & skills

  • You hold an MA in political sciences or international relations, preferably with a focus on peace and conflict studies; knowledge on transitional justice and development cooperation in early recovery contexts are an asset
  • You possess excellent organizational and logistical skills
  • You have first professional experience with the organization of international event formats (including hybrid and online formats) as well as project management and billing
  • Prior experience in supporting international network management and remote coordination is an asset
  • Fluent German and excellent verbal and written language skills in English
  • Furthermore, you have first professional experience in layout and editing presentations and publications
  • Professional skills in the use of Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint) complete your profile
Additional skills:
  • Strong ability to work with perseverance as part of a team as well as independently
  • Excellent communication skills in an international environment
  • Curiosity and strong intercultural skills
  • Ability to work under time-pressure

What you can expect from us

  • Highly experienced and engaged community of practice
  • Transparent terms of compensation (TVöd Bund)
  • Highly relevant, insightful and challenging tasks
  • Confidence-based, flexible working hours
  • Flexibility regarding office vs. mobile working solutions

Application procedure

Please submit your CV and cover letter as well as diplomas, certificates and references (letters or contact information) by 20.07.2026 (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.
 
Thank you!
We look forward to receiving your application!

About us

The Berghof Foundation is an independent, non-profit organisation supporting people in conflict in their efforts to achieve sustainable peace through conflict transformation and peacebuilding. Headquartered in Berlin, the organisation is run by a diverse team and works with local partners around the world.