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About the Role

Support the implementation of an international project commissioned by the United Nations Peacebuilding Support Office (PBSO), focusing on the political transformation of non-state armed groups and operationalizing UN Integrated DDR Standards. This role contributes to more effective peace processes, DDR programming, and political transitions.

Responsibilities

• Support the overall coordination and implementation of the project in close collaboration with the Project Lead and UN counterparts.
• Support the design, organisation and documentation of on-the-ground advisory activities in conflict-affected contexts, international workshops and policy dialogues.
• Coordinate logistics for international travels, workshops and field missions.
• Co-lead the preparation, review and editing of practitioner primers and guidance notes.
• Prepare meeting minutes, background papers, presentations and briefing materials.
• Liaise regularly with the UN Peacebuilding Support Office, project consultants and external partners.
• Support reporting, work planning and financial monitoring in coordination with Berghof's finance and administration teams.
• Collaborate with Berghof communications colleagues on project visibility and dissemination.
• Contribute to identifying opportunities for strategic partnerships, outreach and knowledge exchange.
• Regular international travel.

Requirements

• A 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 international workshops, conferences or policy dialogues.
• Experience working with international organisations, government institutions and international NGOs.
• Knowledge of DDR, mediation, peace processes, political transitions or peacebuilding.
• Experience working with/in conflict-affected countries.
• Familiarity with publication and editing processes.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills and experience with collaborative project management tools.

Skills

• Peace and Conflict Studies
• Political Science
• Security Studies
• Project Management
• Organisational Skills
• Coordination Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Workshop Organisation
• Conference Organisation
• Policy Dialogue Organisation
• International Organisation Collaboration
• Government Institution Collaboration
• International NGO Collaboration
• DDR Knowledge
• Mediation Knowledge
• Peace Process Knowledge
• Political Transition Knowledge
• Peacebuilding Knowledge
• Conflict-Affected Country Experience
• Publication Processes
• Editing Processes
• English Proficiency
• Microsoft Office Proficiency
• Collaborative Project Management Tools

Location

• Berlin, Germany

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• Several years of professional experience

Education Level

• Master's degree

Salary/Compensations

• According to TVöD Bund, pay grade E13

Benefits

• Confidence-based, flexible working hours
• Flexibility regarding office vs. mobile working solutions

About the Company

• 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.

Equal Opportunity

• 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.