Unsolicited Applications Join the Democracy Reporting International Team in Berlin
Unsolicited Applications Join the Democracy Reporting International Team in Berlin
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Background
Are you passionate about promoting democracy human rights and good governance While specific job openings might not align with your expertise right now Democracy Reporting International (DRI) welcomes unsolicited applications from motivated professionals eager to make a difference.
We are always on the lookout for talented individuals with skills in areas such as:
- Democratic governance and electoral processes
- Policy research and analysis
- Project management and capacity building
- Communications and social media monitoring
- Fundraising and donor relations
If you share our commitment to fostering democratic values worldwide and believe your skills could contribute to our mission we highly encourage you to submit your application.
Below you can find a brief overview of the key functions and responsibilities of the different teams at DRI:
Digital Democracy
The Digital Democracy team focuses on leveraging digital technologies to enhance democratic processes and institutions. We conduct practical research about online political discourse (e.g. harmful content online mis/disinformation and hate speech) and we monitor new technologies for their impact on democratic processes. Using actionable evidence and insights we initiate policy debates contribute to the digital policy agenda and hold tech companies and governments accountable against selfregulation and legal obligations. We also support public interest research of disinformation and hate speech globally by providing social media training to civil society organizations. Our team consists of researchers with skills to analyze social media data legal experts and grant coordinators.
Europe
In Europe DRI works across the EU and Eastern Partnership countries with occasional collaborations also in the Western Balkan and Central Asia regions. Thematically our work centers primarily on the five key topics of strengthening the rule of law ensuring public participation protecting digital discourse reducing polarization and supporting democratic innovation.
Monitoring Evaluation Learning (MEL)
MEL is a crosscutting function embedded throughout DRI ensuring that our work remains evidencebased impactdriven and aligned with strategic objectives. MEL operates at two levels:
- Organizationallevel MEL Strengthens institutional learning measures impact across programs and aligns MEL practices with strategic priorities.
- Projectlevel MEL Develops project log frames conducts evaluations tracks project outcomes and refines methodologies to improve impact.
MEL is an integral part of program design implementation and evaluation requiring collaboration with all teams to support evidencebased decisionmaking.
The communications team shapes DRIs public image amplifies its mission and engages key audiences by delivering its research and activities in a compelling way. It produces content crafts engaging narratives manages media relations and ensures brand consistency.
Through clear messaging the unit supports DRIs goal of becoming a leading voice in democracy support. Its daytoday work ranges from guiding a designer on the layout of a report and engaging journalists to share expert insights to drafting social media posts and creating visibility materials for events. All of it is done in close collaboration with colleagues in other units.
Finance
The Finance Team is responsible for the financial management of all projects ensuring compliance with internal policies and donor regulations. In coordination with the Program Unit and Country Offices we oversee budgets from proposal design to project closure and audit. Our responsibilities include:
- Budget monitoring and financial reporting including interim and final reports
- Processing payments and managing financial transactions
- Preparing budget amendments and payment requests
We ensure financial accountability and transparency supporting the organizations sustainability.
HR and Administration
The HR and Administration team is committed to fostering an inclusive efficient and wellstructured work environment. We handle:
- Recruitment employee relations contract administration and staff development
- Payroll benefits management and compliance with policies and regulations
- Office management procurement and travel coordination
Our goal is to empower our colleagues and create a supportive workplace that enables them to thrive and contribute to DRIs mission.
Your tasks
The specifics will vary depending on the exact role. For more details feel free to explore the descriptions of our different teams work!
Your skills and experience
- Strong communication: Proficiency in both written and spoken communication.
- Time management and Organization: Ability to juggle multiple tasks and prioritize work efficiently ensuring that deadlines are met without compromising quality.
- Team work: Working effectively within crossfunctional teams and building strong relationships with internal and external partners.
- Problem Solving: Approaching challenges with a solutionsoriented mindset and the ability to analyze complex situations and propose effective solutions.
- English language:High level of proficiency in both written and spoken English effectively communicating with international colleagues and stakeholders.
What we offer
DRI offers you:
- Flexible working hours
- Mobile work model
- 30 days of paid annual leave
- Vocational training for each employee
- Individual training budget for each employee
- Comprehensive onboarding to help you settle easily and familiarize yourself with DRI
Application Instructions
Please include a cover letter detailing your interest motivation and how you could support us along with your CV. Feel free to use it to highlight any aspects of your experience and motivation that may not be immediately evident in your CV.
We only accept applications submitted through this form. Applications received through other channels will not be considered.
Your profile will be kept on file for future opportunities and well reach out if a suitable role arises.
Please note that acriminal background check will be required toward the final stages of the recruitment process should we decide to proceed with an offer of employment.
Purpose of Data Collection for Candidate Pool
At DRI we collect and store applicant data to build a candidate pool that allows us to identify and reach out to qualified candidates when new opportunities arise within our organization. This enables us to stay in contact with individuals who can bring their expertise and motivation to contribute to our mission of strengthening democratic governance worldwide.
We will retain your application data for a maximum of3 years from the date of submission. After this period your data will be securely deleted unless you provide renewed consent for extended storage.
By submitting your application you provide us with your consent to retain your information in our candidate pool for this period. Please note that you have the right to request the deletion of your data at any time. If you wish to do so please contact us via email at.
We deeply value your trust and will ensure that your personal information is handled with the utmost care and in full compliance with applicable data protection laws.
We only accept applications submitted through this form. Applications received through other channels will not be considered.
Your profile will be kept on file for future opportunities and well reach out if a suitable role arises.
Please note that acriminal background check will be required toward the final stages of the recruitment process should we decide to proceed with an offer of employment.
Purpose of Data Collection for Candidate Pool
At DRI we collect and store applicant data to build a candidate pool that allows us to identify and reach out to qualified candidates when new opportunities arise within our organization. This enables us to stay in contact with individuals who can bring their expertise and motivation to contribute to our mission of strengthening democratic governance worldwide.
We will retain your application data for a maximum of3 years from the date of submission. After this period your data will be securely deleted unless you provide renewed consent for extended storage.
By submitting your application you provide us with your consent to retain your information in our candidate pool for this period. Please note that you have the right to request the deletion of your data at any time. If you wish to do so please contact us via email at.
We deeply value your trust and will ensure that your personal information is handled with the utmost care and in full compliance with applicable data protection laws.
About us
Organisation responsible for this vacancy:
Democracy Reporting International gGmbH
Elbestr. 28 /Berlin Germany
Data processing of personal data in third countries will not take place. We process your data in accordance with the provisions of 26 German Federal Data Protection Act. More information about processing your personal data:Privacy Policy.
Please note that a criminal background check will be required toward the final stages of the recruitment process should we decide to proceed with an offer of employment. The costs will be covered by DRI once the candidate is hired.
Democracy Reporting International (DRI) is an international notforprofit nongovernmental organization committed to political participation and democratic governance around the world. DRI headquarters (HQ) is located in Berlin; DRI has country offices in Tunisia Lebanon Democratic Republic of Congo and Ukraine and works with local partners in a number of other countries. The working language is English.
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Employment Type
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