Project Officer (all genders)

The Project Officer will support Ethiopian-led and Ethiopian-owned dialogue efforts on multiple, interconnected tracks, including on the national and sub-national level, and with specific stakeholder groups. 
 
Overview of the position:
Hours: 100%
Starting date: 1^st of May 2025
Duration: limited contract until 31^st of January 2026, with the possibility of extension depending on project funds
Location: Berlin, Germany (with frequent intercontinental travels)
Department & Reporting line: General Regional Peace Support Department, reporting to Head of Unit Ethiopia and Senior Project Manager  
 
Your main tasks:

• Contribute to organizing, coordinating and implementing project activities in Ethiopia in close collaboration with the project team and partners in Addis Ababa. 
• Conduct background research and provide the team with abstracts about conflict topics when needed.
• Contribute to the content-related preparation and subsequent organisation of workshops in Berlin and Addis Ababa.
• Close collaboration with Finance Managers and colleagues working on logistics regarding budget planning and project activities
• Contribute to project proposal development, donor reporting as well as administrative and financial procedures.

• Master’s degree within a relevant field such as Peace and Conflict Studies, Political Science, International Relations or similar
• First relevant work experience, especially in event organisation, budget management, coordination of tasks, etc. in an international and intercultural setting
• Ideally, thematic knowledge on dialogue/ mediation processes and/or contextual expertise in Ethiopia/HoA
• Fluency in spoken and written English is essential
• Strong organisational as well as intercultural and interpersonal communication skills and ability to work in high-level settings
• Curiosity, empathy, passion, commitment and perseverance
• Willingness to travel to the Horn of Africa Region
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft applications

Additional skills:

• Strong ability to work as part of a diverse team as well as independently 
• Curiosity and strong empathetic/intercultural skills
• Ability to work under pressure

• 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

The contract duration of the position is until 31.01.2026 with a possibility of extension depending on the availability of project funds. 
Application procedure: Please submit your CV by via our online application system by 15.04.2025 latest.

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.