Program Director (f/m/d) DW Akademie Namibia Office
Deutsche Stiftung Weltbevoelkerung is hiring a Program Director (f/m/d) for the DW Akademie office located in Windhoek, Namibia. This full-time local staff position begins on 1…
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Deutsche Stiftung Weltbevoelkerung is hiring a Program Director (f/m/d) for the DW Akademie office located in Windhoek, Namibia. This full-time local staff position begins on 1 February 2027 or as soon as possible, with an initial contract duration until 31 December 2027 and potential for extension. The role can also be filled by part-time employees. The appointee will direct the operational and strategic activities of DW Akademie within Namibia and…
Job Description
Deutsche Stiftung Weltbevoelkerung is hiring a Program Director (f/m/d) for the DW Akademie office located in Windhoek, Namibia. This full-time local staff position begins on 1 February 2027 or as soon as possible, with an initial contract duration until 31 December 2027 and potential for extension. The role can also be filled by part-time employees. The appointee will direct the operational and strategic activities of DW Akademie within Namibia and the broader Southern African region.
The chosen candidate will manage media development projects funded by entities such as the BMZ and the EU, represent the organization to external stakeholders, and oversee administrative duties including accounting, local staff coordination, risk management, and compliance. Additional responsibilities involve advising partner organizations, handling budgets, and conducting regular travel across Southern Africa and to Germany.
Responsibilities
- Provide operational and strategic guidance for DW Akademie activities in Namibia and Southern Africa
- Oversee the implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting of media development projects
- Represent the organization and the Namibia Office before external stakeholders
- Manage office operations including local staff coordination, administration, accounting, risk management, and knowledge management
- Deliver strategic, technical, and administrative advisory support to partner organizations
- Handle financial management, budgeting, controlling, and regulatory compliance
- Coordinate with donors and stakeholders to drive resource mobilization
- Travel regularly within Southern Africa and to Germany
Requirements
- Longstanding professional experience in freedom of expression and media development, including training and consulting
- Prior journalistic experience
- Solid expertise in media development cooperation topics
- Deep knowledge of the media landscape in Namibia and Southern Africa
- Thorough understanding of strategic approaches in international development cooperation
- Demonstrated background in project or programme management, ideally with BMZ or EU projects
- Intercultural competence and respect for diversity
- Professional proficiency in English at a minimum level C1
- Willingness and capability to travel regularly within the region and to Germany
Qualifications
- Degree or equivalent qualification in media studies, communication, journalism, or related fields
- Expertise in artificial intelligence
- Proficiency in the German language
Core Skills
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Where is the job located?
The position is based at the DW Akademie office in Windhoek, Namibia, with regular travel required within Southern Africa and to Germany.
What is the employment type and contract duration?
This is a full-time local staff position starting 1 February 2027 or as soon as possible, initially limited until 31 December 2027 with a possibility of extension. It can also be filled by part-time employees.
What are the core language requirements?
Professional language proficiency in English at a minimum level C1 is required, and German language skills are considered an advantage.
How can I apply and what is the deadline?
Complete applications including a CV and cover letter in English must be submitted online by 5 November 2026.
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