Project Manager (div/f/m) - Caucasus focus

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.

Overview of the position:

Hours: Full-time (40 hours per week)

Starting date: 01.01.2022

Duration: limited contract for 15 months

Location: Berlin, Germany

Department & reporting line: Europe Unit, reporting to the Head of Unit

Your main tasks:

• Within the project you are the specialist for the individual conflict constellation and you support, coordinate and mentor local coordinators/partners in reconciliation process
• The successful implementation of the activities are your every-day focus
• You provide specific expertise on local multi-stakeholder dialogue and insider mediation processes
• To ensure constant development of the area of work you draft concept notes, project proposals incl. its activities and ensure that a consolidated plan for the entire project cycle incl. financial calculations is in place
• You ensure a low friction communication with partners/stakeholders/participants/donors
• Internally you will also be part of decision-taking processes as of project staffing or consultancy cooperations, furthermore -  we expect this role to coordinate and cooperate with inhouse-crosscutting roles
• Regular travel (also to high risk areas) to Azerbaijan and Georgia 

Your knowledge, experience & skills: 

• You hold a Master degree (accred. Universities) within relevant field such as Peace and Conflict Studies, Political Science, International Relations or similar
• You have at least 3 years relevant work experience (e.g. full-time project management, dialogue in the context of Azerbaijan - Armenia conflict, history and memory work)
• For the role your verbal and written language skills in Azerbaijani and Armenian are key to the success as well as fluent English (at least C1-level)
• Furthermore, you have experience in remote communication & cooperation 
• Professional skills in the use of Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Teams) complete your profile

Additional skills:

• Strong ability to work with perseverance as part of a team as well as independently 
• Curiosity and strong empathetic/intercultural skills
• Ability to work under time-pressure
• Citizenship of a member state of the EU or valid residence status in the EU are a clear asset

What you can expect from us:

• Highly experienced and engaged community of practice
• Transparent terms of compensation (house tariff)
• Highly relevant, insightful and challenging tasks
• Confidence based flexible working hours
• Flexibility regarding office vs. mobile working solutions
• If needed – advisory services regarding visa matters and travel conditions

The contract duration of the full-time position is limited for 15 months, depending on the availability of project funds. 

Application procedure: Please submit your CV and cover letter as well as diplomas, certificates and references (letters or contact information) by August 4th, 2021 (ending 18 h = end of business hours) through our online application system - see link:

https://berghof-foundation.org/about/opportunities/jobs

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!