Strategic Planning Officer | Referent (m/w/d) für das Referat Strategische Planung
Alexander von Humboldt-Stiftung
Job Summary
The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation is seeking a Strategic Planning Officer to join their Strategy and External Relations Department in Bonn or Berlin. This part-time role (19.5 hours/week), fixed-term until December 31, 2026, involves crucial responsibilities in program and strategy development. Day-to-day, you will conduct strategic portfolio analyses, lead exploratory discussions with stakeholders, prepare and execute third-party funding acquisition, and contribute to the foundation's overall strategic planning by drafting position papers. The ideal candidate will possess a Master's degree, relevant professional experience in areas like foundation work or international science management, and proven expertise in budget, personnel, and project management. This position offers the opportunity to work in an international, diverse environment, contributing to the foundation's mission of fostering excellent research and building bridges for a better society.
Required Skills
Education
Master's degree or equivalent (over-average university degree)
Experience
- Professional experience in research or relevant fields such as foundation work, international science management, or public administration
- Experience in budget and personnel planning required
- Experience with coordination processes and needs required
- Professional experience and knowledge in project management required, ideally also in agile project management
- Knowledge in the management of funding programs desired
Languages
Additional
- Fixed-term until December 31, 2026; Part-time (19.5 hours per week); Willingness to participate in an online interview process including a short presentation task; Proof of recognition for foreign university degrees by the Central Office for Foreign Education (ZAB) if applicable.