Program Manager W/M/D - Berlin

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Startupistan Impact Ventures gUG is a Berlin-based nonprofit building pathways to digital skills, entrepreneurship, and dignified employment for underrepresented communities. · We design and implement programs across Germany and international markets, including partnerships with ...

Jobbeschreibung

Startupistan Impact Ventures gUG is a Berlin-based nonprofit building pathways to digital skills, entrepreneurship, and dignified employment for underrepresented communities.

We design and implement programs across Germany and international markets, including partnerships with global institutions, foundations, and corporate actors. Our focus areas include digital workforce development, AI & tech education, entrepreneurship incubation, and inclusive economic participation.

We work at the intersection of innovation, social impact, and execution.

The Role

We are seeking a Program Manager who can both manage and scale international programs.

This is not a traditional administrative role. We are looking for someone with:

Strong institutional experience (e.g., UN agencies, GIZ, large NGOs, multilateral donors)
Operational excellence in multi-country programs
An entrepreneurial mindset
Comfort working in fast-moving, founder-led environments

You will oversee program implementation across regions, manage donor relationships, ensure compliance, and help us expand into new markets and partnerships.

You will work closely with the Founder and leadership team to translate strategy into execution.

Tasks

Key Responsibilities

1. Program Management

Lead end-to-end implementation of international programs (e.g., digital skills, entrepreneurship, workforce development initiatives)
Coordinate multi-country teams, local partners, trainers, and stakeholders
Manage timelines, deliverables, KPIs, and reporting cycles
Ensure donor compliance and quality standards
Oversee budgets and financial tracking in collaboration with finance

2. Institutional & Donor Engagement

Manage relationships with institutional partners (e.g., UN agencies, GIZ, EU programs, foundations)
Prepare narrative and financial reports
Support proposal development and concept notes
Identify new funding and partnership opportunities
Represent Startupistan in high-level meetings and events

3. Scaling & Strategic Development

Identify scalable program models
Improve operational systems and documentation
Develop frameworks for replicating programs in new regions
Support strategic partnerships with corporates and training institutions
Contribute to organizational growth planning

4. Team Leadership & Coordination

Coordinate internal and external stakeholders
Provide structure and clarity across projects
Build simple but strong monitoring & evaluation systems
Foster a culture of ownership and accountability

Requirements

We are looking for someone who combines institutional discipline with entrepreneurial energy.

Required

5+ years of experience in program management in international development, workforce development, or education
Experience working with UN agencies, multilateral organizations, or large donors
Strong project management skills across multiple countries
Experience with donor reporting and compliance
Budget management experience
Excellent written and spoken English (German is a plus)

Strong Plus

Experience in fragile or emerging markets
Experience in digital skills, AI, entrepreneurship, or TVET
Proposal writing experience
Familiarity with impact measurement frameworks
Experience scaling programs from pilot to multi-region implementation

Personal Attributes

Entrepreneurial and solution-oriented
Highly structured but adaptable
Comfortable in ambiguity
Strong communicator
Mission-driven and impact-focused
Hands-on and execution-oriented

Benefits

What We Offer

The opportunity to build and scale meaningful international programs
Direct exposure to institutional partnerships and strategic growth
A high-impact role with real ownership
A founder-led, fast-moving environment
Competitive salary based on experience
Flexible working structure

Startupistan is entering its next growth phase. We are building scalable models that combine:

Institutional partnerships
Tech-enabled workforce development
International expansion

We need someone who can turn ambition into structured execution.