Project Officer all genders

The Project Officer will support Ethiopian-led and Ethiopian-owned dialogue efforts on multiple interconnected tracks, including at the national and subnational levels, with specific stakeholder groups.

Overview of the position:

Duration: until May 2025, with possible extension until January 2026 depending on project funds.

Location: Berlin, Germany (with frequent intercontinental travel)

Department & Reporting line: General Regional Peace Support Department, reporting to the Head of Unit Ethiopia and Senior Project Manager

Responsibilities:

1. Contribute to organizing, coordinating, and implementing project activities in Ethiopia in close collaboration with the project team and partners in Addis Ababa.
2. Conduct background research and provide abstracts on conflict topics as needed.
3. Assist in content-related preparation and organization of workshops in Berlin and Addis Ababa.
4. Collaborate with Finance Managers and logistics colleagues on budget planning and project activities.
5. Contribute to project proposal development, donor reporting, and administrative and financial procedures.

Your knowledge, experience & skills:

• Master\’s degree in Peace and Conflict Studies, Political Science, International Relations, or a related field.
• Relevant work experience in event organization, budget management, and task coordination in an international and intercultural setting.
• Ideally, thematic knowledge of dialogue/mediation processes and/or regional expertise in Ethiopia/Horn of Africa.
• Fluency in spoken and written English.
• Strong organizational, intercultural, and interpersonal communication skills; ability to work in high-level settings.
• Curiosity, empathy, passion, commitment, and perseverance.
• Willingness to travel to the Horn of Africa region.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Additional skills:

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a diverse team.
• Strong intercultural and empathetic skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.

What you can expect from us:

• Engaged community of practice with experienced colleagues.
• Transparent compensation terms (TVöD Bund).
• Challenging and relevant tasks.
• Flexible working hours based on trust.
• Options for office and mobile working.

Application procedure:

Please submit your CV and cover letter via our online application system by 15.04.2025. The contract is until 31.01.2026, with the possibility of extension depending on project funds.

About us:

The Berghof Foundation is an independent nonprofit supporting conflict-affected individuals in peacebuilding and conflict transformation, headquartered in Berlin, working globally with local partners.

Required Experience:

Unclear seniority level.

Key Skills:

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