Vacancy for a Project Manager in Emergency Response

CADUS e.V. is a non-profit, independent emergency aid organization based in Berlin.

Our primary goal is to provide life-saving assistance to people in humanitarian crises. In addition to emergency medical missions, another focus of our work is in the technical field. We are involved in both reconstruction efforts and the implementation of medical and technical training programs. In doing so, we place particular emphasis on international exchange and the further development of innovative concepts and technologies.

CADUS e.V. is currently developing a new focus as part of the establishment of the CADUS Academy. This is a training and continuing education center in the field of humanitarian aid and civil disaster response. The development of the training programs is based on the team’s diverse professional experience and expertise.

Our interdisciplinary approach enables both organizations and individuals to actively engage in humanitarian aid and develop new solutions to current challenges.

Scope: 40 hours/week
Start date: July 15, 2026, initially limited to one year (with the possibility of extension)
Application deadline: June 20, 2026, ongoing application process
Compensation: Based on TVöD EG 12
Work location: Berlin
Languages: German (C1), English (C1)

Your Role as an Emergency Response Project Manager

As an Emergency Response Project Manager, you will assume strategic responsibility and oversee quality management for our international emergency relief projects. Within our ICS system, you will be integrated into various units, where you will coordinate the project cycle in collaboration with colleagues from a wide range of disciplines—from reporting, safety, and security, through financial and HR planning and administration, to procurement and the development of standardized operational concepts. You ensure that the achievement of our project goals is managed and flexibly mobilize the necessary resources within the CADUS network to this end. In doing so, you accompany and support colleagues in the countries of operation and assist them in implementing the projects. Together with the Health Department and technical working groups, you work on the development of operational concepts and standardization.

When speed is of the essence in crisis and disaster situations, you will respond quickly and flexibly, working within a multidisciplinary team to develop emergency aid projects to support people affected by crises with our resources—even in regions where CADUS does not yet have a permanent presence. In addition, you will maintain contact with our institutional donors and be responsible for the application, administration, and implementation of projects or project components. As part of a team, you will identify new funding opportunities and confidently represent CADUS and our values at presentations, events, and in the media.

Your main responsibilities

Submitting project funding applications to various institutional donors
Planning and monitoring project budgets, approving expenditures, and ensuring compliance with donor guidelines
Collaborating on procurement processes for project implementation
Developing standardized mission concepts
Internal and external reporting on project and situation developments
Developing and implementing MEAL concepts in the field
Representing CADUS to donors, the media, government agencies, and other organizations in the sector

What you should bring to the table

At least 3 years of relevant professional experience in project management within humanitarian aid or development cooperation, as well as in emergency relief, ideally with field experience in humanitarian aid
A bachelor’s degree in political science, humanitarian aid, international development, or a related field, as well as training or a degree in the medical field
In-depth knowledge of the guidelines and reporting requirements of major institutional donors,
Willingness to travel to CADUS’s field countries,
You should have a knack for motivating and guiding people,
Frustration tolerance and patience are proven strengths of yours,
Very good English skills and at least good written and spoken German,
Proficiency in common word processing programs and project management tools,
Willingness to work in the Berlin office,
Flexibility in scheduling work hours (busy periods offset by time off later),
Commitment to working in a disaster relief NGO and a willingness to face unpredictable challenges.

What We Offer

A progressive nonprofit organization with a strong code of conduct and a vision to rethink and combat postcolonial structures in humanitarian aid,
A team of highly motivated and dedicated employees with a wide range of skills and experiences,
30 days of vacation per year
Flexible working hours and work arrangements,
The option to work remotely,
Meaningful work,
Compensatory time off for overtime.

We expressly encourage people affected by structural discrimination to apply for the positions advertised by CADUS.

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