Junior Project Manager

For our project focused on the support of a peaceful solution and political dialogue in Yemen, we are looking for a new team member to fill the role as Junior Project Manager (all genders).
Overview of the position:
Hours: Full-time (40 hours per week)
Starting date: 01.01.2023
Duration: limited contract for a duration of one year
Location: Berlin
Department & reporting line: Regional Peace Support Yemen & MENA // Head of Unit Yemen
 
Your main tasks:

• You are part of the project implementation, meaning: Actively plan and participate in project-related activities and events 
• You are co-responsible for donor reporting ensuring internal & external guidelines are met
• You are co-responsible for the communication towards project partners/stakeholders/participants
• You contribute to the development of concept notes and project applications 
• You conduct background research and provide teams with abstracts about conflict topics when needed
• Content related preparation of event materials (e.g. preparation of PPT, handbooks, flyer)
• Close collaboration with Finance Managers or colleagues working on project logistics regarding project activities and/or budget issues, e.g. coordination of on-site cash flow; collecting and preparing use evidence and other administrative topics
• You co-decide on project expenditures within project frameworks

• You hold a Master degree within relevant field such as Peace and Conflict Studies, Political Science, International Relations or similar
• You have first relevant working experience
• You have already gained (either theoretical or practical) insight into the challenges surrounding the peace process in Yemen
• Furthermore, you feel comfortable with both - remote communication & cooperation or in-person encounters
• Excellent verbal and written language skills in English and Arabic (at least C1-level)
• 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

What you can expect from us:

• Highly engaged people & international network
• Very relevant and challenging purpose
• Flexibility regarding office vs. mobile working solutions
• Transparent terms of compensation
• Training opportunities within annual team budgets
• Confidence based flexible working hours
• 27+1 days of vacation

The contract duration of the full-time position is limited for a duration of one year, depending on the availability of project funds. 
 
Please note that citizenship of a member state of the EU or valid residence status in the EU is a formal requirement. 
Application procedure: Please submit your CV and cover letter as well as diplomas, certificates and references (letters or contact information) by 30.09.2022 (end of business hours 18 h) through our online application system - see button beneath.
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!

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.