Intern (all genders)

Your mission

We are looking for an intern to support our research, training and policy work in the Conflict Transformation Research department. A condition for this role is a current enrollment at a university for a postgraduate degree requiring a compulsory internship.

Overview of the position:
Hours: 39 hours per week (flexible)
Starting date: August/September 2025
Duration: Limited contract until 31.12.2025
Location: Berlin, Germany

Your main tasks:

• Support project implementation in close cooperation with the team in Berlin and project partners
• Assist in and lead (when applicable) organising travels and events in coordination with project team
• Support documentation of project activities
• Support to background research and to the preparation of briefing and project materials

Your knowledge, experience & skills

• Currently enrolled in Peace and Conflict Studies, Political Science, International Relations, or similar
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Initial work experience in administration or project management, ideally in international settings
• Knowledge of concepts and processes related to peacebuilding, DDR, democratisation
• Ability to work under pressure and adjust to a very fluid project context
• Excellent verbal and written language skills in English, French and German are asset
• Strong ability to work as part of a intercultural team as well as independently
• Strong command of Microsoft Office Applications and ability to structure and visualize complexity
• Curiosity, passion, creativity and perseverance

What you can expect from us

• Highly experienced and engaged community of practice
• Cooperative and dynamic team
• 556,00 Euro gross monthly compensation
• Highly insightful and challenging tasks
• Confidence-based flexible working hours
• Flexibility regarding office vs. mobile working solutions

Application procedure

Please submit your CV and cover letter as well as diplomas, certificates and references (letters or contact information) by 15.07.2025 (end of business hours) through our online application system

About us

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.

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