Programme Director (Natureᐩ)

Your profile:

• You have a university degree (master's or equivalent), ideally with a PhD in one of the relevant subject areas.
• You are a proven expert in the above-mentioned areas, you have published on these topics, and you ideally also have a media presence as a specialist.
• Strategic thinking is your strength; you keep an eye on the big picture, and you can demonstrate corresponding successes in your professional development.
• You have a strong understanding of the political debate and research in your programme area, as well as a vision of future developments.
• You are part of relevant German and European networks of potential donors and partners and are willing to contribute your connections to the further development of the Institute.
• You can demonstrate professional management experience in your career, e.g., in a think tank, research institution, foundation, NGO, or a similar organisation.
• You have many years of experience managing large teams, strong social skills, and enjoy working with different personalities – your management style is cooperative and characterised by communication and transparency.
• You are an excellent moderator; you have the ability to deal with conflicts constructively and are able to create an inclusive, appreciative work environment.
• You have a sound understanding of business matters and are able to reconcile technical, strategic and business requirements when managing a programme area.
• You have excellent German and English language skills.

Our offer:

• You will work in a leading think tank with a national and international focus for environmental policy that develops solutions to the most pressing environmental challenges of our time. You will work on a scientific basis and politically independently – in constant exchange with experts and decision-makers from politics, research, business, and civil society.
• In our international team, you will experience a pleasant working atmosphere in a flexible and family-friendly environment.
• You will work independently and autonomously with plenty of creative freedom for your topics, together with a highly motivated and professionally skilled team for whom collegiality and helpfulness are top priorities.
• We will support you and create space for creativity and further training opportunities to deepen your specialist knowledge and develop your professional skills.
• We offer you a permanent employment contract with adequate remuneration and a generous subsidy for the Deutschlandticket.
• In addition, working hours in our Berlin office are flexible, with the option of working remotely. Work stays in other European countries are possible for 3 weeks per year.

Interested?

Please apply online, attaching the following documents:

• EUROPASS CV or CV with a list of projects and publications
• Letter of motivation
• University certificate
• References

Deadline for applications: 1 November 2026

For questions, please contact our HR Manager, Verena Stange, via 030 86880-122 or by e-mail: verena.stange@ecologic.eu.

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