Job opportunity: KAS Project Manager
The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) is a German political foundation and non-profit organization that supports democratization processes, rule of law, and political dialogue
worldwide. The position of Project Manager has opened up in its New York office, which seeks to strengthen multilateralism and works closely with the UN system and like-minded
organizations.
The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung New York Office serves as platform for dialogue with different stakeholders on multilateral issues. Our key thematic areas are peace & security (counter-terrorism, peacekeeping/peacebuilding, emerging technologies), multilateralism & global governance (future of multilateralism, small- and medium-sized states, global partnerships), and the 2030 Agenda (private sector engagement, rule of law).
The responsibilities of the Project Manager encompass:
• Conceptualization, planning, budgeting, implementation, follow-up, as well as monitoring and evaluation of activities focusing on our core areas.
• Documentation of projects and activities in the electronic project management system.
• Monitor issues and developments, as well as UN policies and processes, relevant to work portfolio and in the organization’s thematic areas.
• Researching, writing, and copy-editing policy briefings, articles, studies, and event reports in the related thematic areas for publication or internal dissemination.
• Updating the website and social media accounts of KAS in relation to projects and activities on a regular basis.
• Liaison with partners from the UN, UN agencies, Member States, NGOs, academia, think tanks, private sector, and civil society organizations.
• Cooperation with the Finance and Human Resource Manager on project- and budget-related questions.
• Reporting regularly to the Executive Director on the status of implementation of projects.
• Management of interns.
The deadline for application is August 25, 2025. For more information and how to apply, click here.