Are you ready to work on projects across Germany and beyond that help change lives for the better?
We are a growing International Non Government Organisation (NGO) with a core focus on voluntary and assisted returns and reintegration services. We are dedicated to helping people return and reintegrate into their communities and have been since 2017. Guided by our values – integrity, inclusivity, innovation, and inspiration, our mission is simple: create Positive Futures for individuals and communities, partnering with clients globally, including Frontex, to empower individuals to rebuild their lives. Promoting our philosophy through tailored, innovative solutions.
We are on an ambitious growth journey, strengthening our core reintegration services as well as expanding into new areas. With a clear strategy and a healthy pipeline, we’re bringing together a new role to support our ambitions and growth strategy. Join us at this pivotal moment, and you’ll help shape our approach during this time.
Role Overview
- Job Title: Project Manager
- Salary: €65,000 depending on experience
- Benefits include: 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Employment Type: Permanent, generally 8.30-17:00 Mon to Fri for full time, open to part-time hours of at least 24 a week
- Location: Within Germany, regular travel to Berlin and elsewhere required
As a new role for the country, due to increasing levels of work, the Project Manager will be pivotal in advancing our growth and launching and shaping new business and projects, both across Germany and internationally. You will be responsible for collaborating with key institutions across Germany to pursue new business and work on projects, solutions and other key strategic initiatives.
This role will oversee and implement reintegration projects across Germany and have a focus on Africa.
Key Attributes
Success in the Project Manager role will depend on great communication, including networking skills to maximise opportunities. Adaptability is vital, enabling you to respond swiftly to changing circumstances and new challenges. You will be motivated by a commitment to excellence and approach tasks with excellent project management skills, creativity and initiative. Your professionalism, discretion, and results-driven mindset will help uphold the organisation’s high standards as you collaborate with various teams, leaders, and partners to achieve successful project outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing the operational delivery of the German IRARA reintegration programmes
- Managing and communicating with senior stakeholders within our international network
- Cooperating with our German partners on a regular basis
- Ensuring consistency of service, irrespective of the Country of Delivery
- Maintaining and expanding our network in Germany Ensuring the IRARA team are regarded as the best in the world for the delivery of reintegration services
- Internal and external reporting
- Establishing and managing KPIs / SLAs
- Management and motivation of subcontractor partners
- Playing a role in long-term planning, including initiatives geared towards operational excellence
- Driving project initiatives that contribute to long-term operational excellence
- Successful and timely completion of reintegration activities
- Accurate recording of reintegration evidence
- Working within and management of strict budgets
- Travel to other countries to represent IRARA
- Any other duties as deemed appropriate for the role
Requirements
Essential (these will be used to decide whether to shortlist)
Experience
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a project management role in an international migration role or a similar, related field
- Experience of networking with a multitude of different international agencies and levels of roles as part of a job
- Resource planning, implementing, and managing standard operating procedures, budgeting, financial management, business development and process improvement
Skills
- Demonstrable project management skills
- Must speak German (C1) and English (C1)
- Ability to clearly communicate, both written and spoken
- Excellent presentation skills and ability to articulate information to others, including external parties
- Politically aware and alert to political sensitivities
- Excellent IT skills and attention to detail
- Goal driven self-starter who is comfortable leading from the front
- Likes to work at pace
- A leader who is driven and can take control and prioritise actions with a drive for achieving results
- Logical, creative and solutions focused
- Proactive, inquisitive and passionate
Education
- University degree in a subject relevant to the role ie. International Development, Economics or similar
Desirable
Experience
- Previous work with organisations in African nations
Skills
- To also speak French (B2)
Education
- Masters’ degree in a relevant field
How do I apply?
We welcome applications from individuals with transferable skills and diverse backgrounds.
To apply, please either submit your CV and a brief covering letter on here or send them to careers@irara.org detailing why you are interested in the role. If you have any questions or would like an informal chat about the role, please contact our hiring team at careers@irara.org
Closing Date for Applications is 8am – 27th April 2026, although we reserve the right to close the application process early if we receive a lot of applicants, so please apply early.
Shortlisting will take place shortly after, with an initial telephone interview then a face to face interview.