Project Officer

DW Akademie is looking for a Project Officer (m/f/d) This is a contractor position, maximally 220 days per calendar year.

You will work closely with the project staff based at DW Headquarters in Bonn and Berlin, Germany.

The project Young Media has been running since 2017 and has been funded by the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development of Germany.

The objective of the project is twofold: on the one hand, young people learn to filter out reliable information in a context characterized by disinformation and to create multimedia content independently; on the other hand, established quality media outlets offer content for young people and work with them to build modern and age-appropriate media platforms.

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Scope of work The Project Officer will work closely with the project team based in Germany.

Tasks include: • Supporting the project manager in planning, implementing and monitoring the planned activities, including budget planning and monitoring, cash management and procurement.

• Ensuring the documentation of the assigned activities, including digital filing.

• Supporting the project manager in conceptual development of project activities, preparing donor reports, and other communication with internal and external stakeholders.

• Acting as the main contact person for the project partners’ activities within the project, monitoring their performance and pre-checking partner reports.

• Supporting the project manager in organizing and implementing DW Akademie events and visibility activities.

• Supporting the project manager in maintaining contacts with donors, media outlets and other stakeholders, and representing DW Akademie at conferences and other events where necessary.

• Coordinating project-related travel.

• Conducting research as required for the project.

Other duties and responsibilities beyond the ones mentioned above may be required during the course of the project.

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Requirements and Qualifications We are looking for self-starter and a goal-oriented team player who enjoys working in a dynamic, culturally diverse environment.

This is a remote position.

Required qualifications/skills • Bachelor's degree (or equivalent), in social sciences, media studies, communication, or a related subject • Proven track record of working in project management • Knowledge of the Serbian media landscape and, preferably, that of the Western Balkans • Minimum two years' work experience in international development cooperation, ideally in media development • Experience working in projects funded by international donors • Native or near-native Serbian proficiency • Excellent command of spoken and written English • User-level knowledge of MS Office • Availability to travel within the Western Balkans as well as to countries within the European Union • Legal status to work in Serbia Desirable qualifications/skills: • Experience in journalism and/or media management • Experience as trainer, mentor or consultant, including design of trainings and curricula • Experience with digital project management tools • Knowledge of other languages of the Western Balkans • Knowledge of German Applications shall be made in writing and include the following: • Letter of motivation (1 page max.) • Curriculum Vitae (CV) (2 pages max.) • The latest educational and work-related certificates • Two references from previous employers/work engagements