Senior Strategic Partnerships Manager (all genders)

Position description

The Berghof Foundation is an independent, non-profit organization supporting people in conflict in their efforts to achieve sustainable peace through conflict transformation and peacebuilding. Headquartered in Berlin, the organization is run by a diverse team and works with local partners around the world.

Overview of the position

Hours: Part-time or full-time (at least 80%)
Starting date: As soon as possible
Duration: 2 year limited contract with the possibility of extension based on availability of funds
Location: remotely in Brussels, Belgium, with travels to Berlin, Germany
Department & reporting line: Executive Office, reporting to Head of Strategic Partnerships

Your main tasks

• You oversee and lead strategic outreach and build strong partnerships with the EU (EEAS, Commission);
• You support and advise on funding opportunities to the EU, including grant-writing;
• You monitor relevant policy developments and funding mechanisms, build strong relationships and create new opportunities for collaboration;
• You coordinate Berghof Foundation’s internal contacts, touch points and relationships with EU actors and peacebuilding organisations and act as the first point of contact in Brussels;
• You build a systematic knowledge base and introduce suitable formats for advancing internal understanding of the EU;
• You advance evidence-based policy-influencing with MEPs and key decision-makers at EEAS and Commission, covering key themes such as insider mediation, the climate–conflict nexus and MHPSS and mediation;
• You provide advice on advocacy opportunities and lead the creation of policy positions and initiatives, in collaboration with senior advisors and like-minded organisations;
• You contribute to relevant discussions and regularly attend conferences and roundtables in the EU policy scene in Brussels.

Your knowledge, experience & skills

• You hold a Master degree within relevant fields such as Peace and Conflict Studies, Political Science, International Relations or similar;
• You have 7+ years relevant work experience, of which the majority working in Brussels;
• Proven experience in developing, negotiating and managing partnerships and coalitions with the EU, ideally in the field of peacebuilding/peace mediation;
• Experience in proposal writing and policy monitoring and trend spotting of relevant developments;
• Strong organizational and networking, communication and coordination skills;
• Excellent cross-functional and remote collaboration skills;
• Excellent communication and presentation skills in English.

Additional skills:

• Strong ability to work with perseverance as part of a team as well as independently;
• Curiosity and strong empathetic/intercultural skills;
• Ability to work under time-pressure.

What you can expect from us

• Highly experienced and engaged community of practice;
• Transparent terms and competitive salary;
• Highly relevant, insightful and challenging tasks;
• Confidence based flexible working hours;
• If needed – advisory services regarding visa matters and travel conditions.

 

Application instructions

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