Sea-Watch e.V. is a non-profit initiative dedicated to the civilian sea rescue of people on the move. In response to the humanitarian catastrophe in the Central Mediterranean, Sea-Watch provides emergency aid, advocates for state-led rescue operations, and promotes safe and legal escape routes. We are politically and religiously independent and financed exclusively through donations.
Our vision is a world in which borders, racism, injustice, and inequality have been overcome and all people are able to live and move in a self-determined, free, and safe way.
The IT Department
The Sea-Watch IT team is an innovative department consisting of around 20 paid staff, freelancers, and volunteers working primarily remotely. The team is responsible for all of Sea-Watch’s IT infrastructure, both onshore and as part of our ship and airborne operations. We provide and develop the tools, systems, and support that enable our activists and staff to work securely, effectively, and sustainably. Whenever possible, we prioritize Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) and self-hosted solutions. We are looking for a position of Team Coordination (f/m/d) with up to 30 hours per week, preferably in Berlin or hybrid remote. The position is initially limited to 18 months with the possibility of extension.
IT Team Coordinaton (f/m/d)
Working closely with the Technical Lead and Team Rep, you will play a key role in supporting the team’s development, coordination, and communication. You will help create the structures, processes, and culture that enable effective collaboration across a distributed and diverse IT team.
A central focus of the role is fostering transparent, participatory, and sustainable ways of working while ensuring that information, resources, and priorities are aligned across the team and the wider organization.
Your tasks
Team Coordination & Development
Lead and coordinate the IT team together with the Team Representative and Technical Lead
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Ensure the implementation of organizational goals, priorities, and decisions within the team
Coordinate priorities and support effective workload distribution across the team
Conduct feedback and development conversations
Act as a primary point of contact for team members and support
Support role clarity, ownership, and individual growth
Reflect on team dynamics, identify improvement opportunities, and develop solutions together with the team
Promote self-organization, participation, and shared responsibility within the team
People Management & Team Development
Take responsibility for people-related processes, including onboarding, role changes, development, and offboarding
Conduct regular feedback and development conversations with team members
Support role clarity, ownership, and individual growth
Identify team needs, challenges, and conflicts early and facilitate constructive solutions
Drive the structural and strategic development of the team and its members
Process & Resource Management
Maintain oversight of tasks, priorities, and team capacities
Support the development and continuous improvement of workflows, documentation, and internal standards
Ensure effective information flow and communication across the team
Coordinate and allocate resources while considering workloads, absences, and vacation planning
Support annual budget planning and monitor ongoing expenditures
Organizational Interface
Act as a first point of contact for internal stakeholders, users, and departments
Represent IT team perspectives within the wider organization
Translate organizational requirements into actionable collaboration with the IT team
Communicate relevant updates and decisions between the organization and the IT department
Represent the IT department within the organization, facilitating communication and alignment between departments and decision-making bodies and representation
Your profile
At least three years of professional experience in team coordination, team leadership, or project leadership
Experience in people management and team development, ideally in flat, participatory, or self-organized structures
Strong communication, facilitation, and organizational skills
Ability to mediate between different interests and build constructive solutions
Openness to working in democratic and non-hierarchical organizational structures
High level of empathy, emotional intelligence, and the ability to motivate and support others
Structured, reliable, and self-organized way of working
Experience developing and improving processes, workflows, and team structures
Experience with budgeting and resource planning is an advantage
Very good written and spoken English.
Desirable Qualifications
Basic understanding of IT infrastructure and digital systems
Experience working in volunteer-driven organizations, NGOs, political organizations, or open-source communities
Experience coordinating distributed and remote teams
Interdisciplinary Competencies
Strong sense of ownership and accountability
Conflict resolution and mediation skills
Reflective and development-oriented mindset
Ability to provide structure and orientation in dynamic environments
Strong identification with the goals and values of Sea-Watch
What you can expect from our side
A meaningful role within an international human rights organization
A dynamic and mission-driven team with flat hierarchies
Significant autonomy and opportunities to shape structures and processes
Flexible working hours and hybrid work arrangements
30 days of annual leave
Professional supervision, crisis support, debriefings, and workshops
Annual organizational meetings and strategy days with opportunities for participation
Internal and external training opportunities, including an individual learning budget
Company pension scheme and additional benefits
Possibility to participate in a Sea-Watch mission onboard one of our vessels by arrangement
A values-driven workplace built on solidarity, trust, and collaboration
Salary
Transparent and organization-wide salary model.
Base salary: 2.550 € gross/month for 30 hours/week (Base salary 3.400 € gross/month 40h/week)
Additional salary increases based on internal criteria, relevant professional experience, years of service, family-related needs, and disability status
Adjustment is planned for January 2027 (Base salary: 3.520 € gross)
In that case, we look forward to receiving your application and your answers to our questions:
1. How would you describe your leadership style?
2. What experience do you have with change or reorganisation processes within teams?
Please submit your application (CV/resume and cover letter) in English in one pdf-document (5MB) by:
Oktober 4, 2026 to application@sea-watch.org.
As we are committed to an inclusive society without racism and with freedom of movement for all, we especially welcome applications from LGBTQI*, BIPoC, people with disabilities, people with migration histories, and people from other groups that are underrepresented in the NGO and IT world. You are welcome to refrain from providing application photos and information on age and marital status
*Starting January 1, 2024, we will have a new salary model that allows for percentage-based gross salary increases that take into account family needs and personal disabilities. In addition, your salary will increase by 3% for each year of service. There is also the possibility of gross salary increases based on prior relevant professional experience, according to internal criteria; a maximum of 5 years of such experience may be recognized, with a possible salary increase of 3% per year.
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