Project Manager (all genders) on Security Transition and Community Violence Reduction
Your responsibilities
We are looking for a Project Manager (all genders) to join our Syria Programme on an 80% basis. The position involves extensive travel to Syria.
Overview of the position:
Hours: Part time (80%)
Starting date: As soon as possible
Duration: limited contract for 12 months
Location: Berlin, Germany
Department \& reporting line: General Regional Peace Support MENA \& Yemen, Head of MENA Unit
Compensation: According to TVöD Bund, pay grade E13
Your main tasks:
- You ensure successful implementation and monitoring of the project, budget, and activities
- You co\-design and implement dialogue and peer\-learning activities with selected stakeholders
- You support the coordination of knowledge products (research and policy papers) with partners and experts
- Within the project context you monitor and analyse the conflict dynamics in the country and region
- You contribute to further development of the project by drafting concept notes and proposals, and you oversee financial management throughout the project cycle
- You ensure smooth communication with partners, stakeholders, participants and donors
- You contribute to decision\-making processes on project staffing or consultancy cooperations
- You mentor and advise junior roles within your project scope
- You conduct extensive travels to high\-risk areas
Your knowledge, experience \& skills
- Master's degree in Peace and Conflict Studies, Political Science, Security Studies or a related discipline
- Several years of professional experience in managing complex international projects
- Excellent organisational and coordination skills with strong attention to detail
- Demonstrated experience organising workshops, conferences or policy dialogues
- Knowledge of security governance, community violence reduction, peace processes or political transitions
- Experience working with/in conflict\-affected countries and knowledge of the Syrian context
- Strong organisational as well as intercultural and interpersonal communication skills and ability to work in high\-level settings
- Experience in remote communication and cooperation
- Excellent verbal and written language skills in English and Arabic
- Professional skills in the use of Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Teams)
What you can expect from us
- Highly experienced and engaged community of practice
- Transparent terms of compensation (TVöd Bund)
- Highly relevant, insightful and challenging tasks
- Confidence\-based, flexible working hours
- Flexibility regarding office vs. mobile working solutions
Application procedure
Please submit your CV and cover letter as well as diplomas, certificates and references(letters or contact information) by 27\.09\.2026 through our online application system.
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.
About us
The Berghof Foundation is an independent, non\-profit organisation supporting people in conflict in their efforts to achieve sustainable peace through conflict transformation and peacebuilding. Headquartered in Berlin, the organisation is run by a diverse team and works with local partners around the world.
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