Project Manager (gn)

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is a private and independent international medical aid organisation. Diversity, open mindedness and mutual respect are of particular importance in our organisation. MSF provides medical aid in more than 70 countries worldwide. The headquarters of the German section of MSF - Ärzte ohne Grenzen e.V. is in Berlin. In the headquarters, over 250 employees work in the fundraising, communications and engagement, finance and administration, human resources and project departments.

As a Project Manager,you will be responsible for leading change initiatives through the project lifecycle, whilst ensuring the delivery of project objectives. Different assignments enable you to get to know various facets of organization, where you will interact with a range of stakeholders. Your work will make an important contribution to the strategic goals of MSF Germany.

Project Manager (f/m/d)

Job Location

Berlin

Start Date

01.04.2025

Job Duration

9 months

Job Dimension

80-100%

1. Support project initiators by developing ideas into concrete proposals and business cases
2. Define and design a project setup tailored to the circumstances
3. Apply project management frameworks, standards and methodologies
4. Create and maintain project budget and planning documentation
5. Coordinate internal and external project stakeholders for decision-making and aligning of expectations
6. Develop and deliver project communications and change management activities
7. Contribute to the strategic development of the project management office
8. Manage resources and develop solutions to arising issues

1. At least three years of practical experience in managing complex projects from initiation through closure
2. Excellent communication, analytical reasoning and problem-solving skills
3. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
4. Fluency in English and German
5. Technical competency with relevant software solutions, including but not limited to Microsoft Office
6. Completed studies, project management certification preferred (e.g. PMI, Prince2, IPMA)
7. Ability prioritize and excecute many tasks in parallel in a dynamic environment

Financial benefits

1. Payment according to a transparent internal salary structure; in this position according to group 4 with full-time employment (40h/week) from 3.933 Euro to a maximum of 4.975, depending on the relevant professional experience
2. 13th salary, regular salary increases within the salary structure and annual inflation adjustment
3. Company pension plan after 24 months of seniority
4. Subsidy for job ticket or Deutschlandticket
5. Subsidy for a sports membership at Urban Sports Club
6. Financial allowance for remote work and company laptop with additional accessories for mobile working

Non-financial benefits

1. 30 days holidays plus days off on 12/24 and 12/31
2. Flexible working hours, remote work incl. possibilities to work up to 6 weeks per year from abroad within the EU
3. Wide range of internal training opportunities and annual external trainings budget

Additional benefits

1. Insights on international field projects through regular reports, presentations and exchange with colleagues
2. Opportunity to exchange ideas in our inspiring MSF Germany specific and international network and to help shape the future of the organization
3. A meaningful, varied job in a respectful and positive organizational culture where empowerment and team decision-making are valued