Project Officer (all genders) - Negotiation Support to Resistance and Liberation Movements

Berlin

Part-time

Temporary

Your mission

For our project focused on negotiation training and process support to resistance and liberation movements (RLMs) in transition in our Negotiation and Mediation Support Department, we are looking for a Project Officer (all genders).

Overview of the position:
Hours: Part-time (50%,19.5 hours per week)
Starting date: as soon as possible
Duration: limited contract until 31.12.2026, with the possibility of extension, depending on project funds
Location: Berlin, Germany
Department & reporting line: This position reports to the Head of Unit, Negotiation and Mediation Support
Salary: According to TVöD Bund, pay grade E10

Your main tasks:

You will be an integral part of the project team, supporting the design and implementation of activities and the development of the network of RLMs.
You are supporting the management of the conflict transformation activities within the project, including design and implementation of workshops (both in-person and online), the liaison with network members, resource people and interpreters, all aspects of (financial) project administration and the drafting of reports.
You conduct research on negotiation, mediation and dialogue processes and/or on transitional processes.
You are supporting the development of draft concept notes, project proposals and assisting in ensuring that a consolidated plan for the entire project cycle, incl. financial calculations, is implemented and adapted to reflect the dynamics of the project and the network.
Frequent travels (also to high-risk areas).

Your knowledge, experience & skills

You hold a Master's degree within a relevant field such as Peace and Conflict Studies, Political Science, Law, International Relations or similar.
You have first relevant work experience (managing projects with multiple stakeholders and partners in the peacebuilding field).
First experience and knowledge in the field of peace mediation, negotiation and workshop design and implementation would be an asset.
Regional experience in one or more of the following regions: South East Asia, Latin America, West Africa, the Middle East, would be an asset
You have experience in remote communication & cooperation, and operating online communication and workshop platforms.
Excellent verbal and written language skills in English and in French (at least C1-level).
Professional skills in the use of Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Teams) and digital tools for collaboration complete your profile.

Additional skills:

Strong ability to work with perseverance both as part of a team and independently.
Curiosity and strong empathetic/intercultural skills.
Ability to work under time pressure.
Willingness to undertake all aspects of project management and implementation.
Ability to make decisions under pressure and in highly complex situations.

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 application by 02.08.2026.
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 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.