Project Manager*in für Policy Influencing

Project Manager for Policy Influencing (all genders)

Befristet, Vollzeit · Berlin

Your mission

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

About us

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.