Project Manager for Policy Influencing (all genders)
Berlin
- Organization: Berghof Foundation
- Location: Berlin
- Grade: Mid level - Mid level
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Occupational Groups:
- Public Policy and Administration
- Project and Programme Management
- Closing Date: 2024-12-01
Overview of the position:
Hours: full-time (39 hours)
Starting date: As soon as possible
Duration: initially limited contract until 31.12.2025
Location: Berlin, Germany
Department: Executive Office
Reporting line: Senior Project Manager (grant lead)
Your main tasks:
- You are the focal point for developing and implementing a policy influencing strategy within a major multi-country and multi-annual program
- Together with the country teams, thematic advisors and communications, you identify and create policy influencing opportunities at both local and international levels for three key themes: insider mediation, climate–conflict nexus and MHPSS
- You coordinate the collection of evidence from country-programming to form concrete policy recommendations
- You develop key performance indicators to measure the progress and success of the policy influencing strategy and are responsible for tangible results
- You are responsible for the coordination with internal and external stakeholders
- You organise events and meetings for policy influencing purposes and support the development of policy briefs and other editorial products
- You ensure that the organisation is represented at all relevant international fora, scope speaking and influencing opportunities for senior advisors, and support the coordination of messaging
- You are responsible for the development of internal strategies, work plans and reports as well as annual plans, budgets, and progress reports
Your knowledge, experience & skills
- You hold a master’s degree
- You have +4 years of experience in policy influencing/advocacy
- You have +4 years relevant work experience in project management
- You are a strategic thinker with proven track record of coordinating and implementing successful advocacy strategies
Additional skills:
- Strong ability to work with perseverance as part of a team as well as independently, also under time pressure
- Strong communication and coordination skills
- Agile mindset
- Excellent verbal and written language skills in English; other languages are an asset
What you can expect from us:
- Highly committed employees & an international network
- Office-based with flexibility in terms of mobile working
- Transparent remuneration conditions (TVöD Bund)
- Flexible working hours
- 30 days holiday
- If required - assistance with visa matters etc.
Application procedure:
Please submit your CV and cover letter as soon as possible and at the latest by 1st December. We will review applications on a rolling basis.
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.
We look forward to receiving your application!
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Before applying, please make sure that you have read the requirements for the position and that you qualify.
Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.
Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.