Project Officer Global Learning Hub (all genders)

Overview of the position:
Hours: 80% part-time 
Starting date: As soon as possible
Duration: limited contract until the end of March 2026
Location: Berlin, Germany 
Department & reporting line: Conflict Transformation Research, Global Learning Hub for Transitional Justice and Reconciliation

The Global Learning Hub for Transitional Justice and Reconciliation is hosted by the Berghof Foundation and set-up as a network of nine organisations from Germany and across the world. The Hub facilitates dialogue and mutual learning, generates knowledge and seeks to advance the policy and practice of transitional justice.

Your main tasks:

• You are responsible for the travel arrangements and participant management as well as organisational and logistical support for an international conference in coordination with the project team
• You provide organisational, logistical and administrative support for activities, implemented by Hub partner organisations
• You ensure timely communication and coordination with Hub partner organisations as well as the project team and external service providers and you flag organisational bottlenecks
• You support the project team in network management, the organization of events, the editing of presentations and publications, and external communication
• You follow up on donor regulations and internal policies (e.g. procurement rules) in coordination with the finance department

• You hold an MA in political sciences or international relations, preferably with a focus on peace and conflict studies; knowledge on transitional justice is an asset 
• You possess excellent organizational and logistical skills
• You have first professional experience with the organization of international conferences and other international event formats (including hybrid and online formats) as well as project management and billing
• Prior experience in supporting international network management and remote coordination is an asset 
• Fluent German and excellent verbal and written language skills in English 
• Furthermore, you have first professional experience in layout and editing presentations and publications
• Professional skills in the use of Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint) complete your profile

Additional skills:

• Strong ability to work with perseverance as part of a team as well as independently 
• Excellent communication skills in an international environment
• Curiosity and strong intercultural skills
• Ability to work under time-pressure

• Highly experienced and engaged community of practice
• Transparent terms of compensation based on the TVöD Bund
• Highly relevant, insightful and challenging tasks
• Confidence based flexible working hours
• Flexibility regarding office vs. mobile working solutions

The contract duration of the part-time position (80%) is limited until 31.03.2026, depending on the availability of project funds. 
 
Application procedure: Please submit your CV and cover letter as well as diplomas, certificates and references (letters or contact information) by 06.07.2025 (ending with end of business hours) through our online application system: https://www.berghof-foundation.org/en/about-us/work-with-us/jobs/
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.
 
Thank you!
We look forward to receiving your application!