Educator & Project Coordinator at ISD Germany

ISD is a global think and do tank dedicated to safeguarding democracy and human rights, and delivering solutions to weaponised hate, polarisation, disinformation and extremism around the world. Combining research and analysis with government advisory work and the design and delivery of international training, education and communications programs, ISD works to implement real-world, evidence-based responses to these challenges. ISD has teams in London, Amman, Berlin and Washington DC.

Why work for ISD?

ISD is not your ordinary think tank. We turn research into action that changes the world. Our insights don't gather dust on shelves - they power the fight to protect democracy and human rights on the front lines. We're committed to delivering real change, from the grassroots to the highest levels of global institutions. And we're looking for passionate individuals who share our commitment to making a difference. Join us and be part of an organisation that's making an impact.

ISD's Guiding Principles of integrity, collaboration, agility and courage define who we are as a team and an organisation. These principles reflect our culture and guide the way we work and the choices we make.

Our benefits

Flexible and remote working based on ISD's Time Principles of trust, communication and flexibility.

Generous annual leave policies.

1 week of additional paid time off over Christmas, outside of your annual leave entitlement.

Additional paid time off for development.

Sick pay and enhanced family friendly policies and compassionate leave.

Company pension.

Annual personal development budget.

Remote working budget.

Employee Assistance Programme and dedicated counsellors for those working with potentially traumatic content.

Inclusive wellbeing programme with regular wellbeing initiatives.

Salary

Up to €60,072.01 annual salary (100%). The actual salary will be adjusted proportionally based on working hours.

Location

You may work from our German office in Berlin, or in a hybrid arrangement to suit you. The successful candidate is required to have the right to work in Germany. We cannot provide Visa sponsorship for this role.

Contract type

Initial 12-month fixed term. This position is subject to funding and may be offered full-time (100%, 40 hours/week) or part-time (from 80%, 32 hours/week), depending on funding availability.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

ISD is committed to promoting diversity throughout its workforce and aims for its team to be truly representative of all sections of society. We make a concerted effort to ensure our workplace, employment policies and organisational culture creates an inclusive, positive and progressive environment in which all members of our team are treated with dignity and respect. For further information about this policy or our recruitment practices, please email vacancies@isdglobal.org.

We strongly encourage applications from people of colour, the LGBTQ+ community, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, carers, and people from diverse socio-economic backgrounds.

Role Purpose

We are seeking an experienced educator with strong conceptual thinking, facilitation skills to join our team. The successful candidate will help us delivering and developing innovative civic education and capacity-building programmes that strengthen democratic resilience and counter online hate and disinformation. The role combines training delivery with content development and project coordination. The post holder will play a key role in implementing and further evolving ISD’s flagship education initiatives, including the Business Council for Democracy (BC4D).

We are looking for a motivated team member who is a native or near-native German speaker with excellent English skills, and who can both lead workshops and training sessions and contribute to the conceptual and operational development of our civic education programmes. Subject-matter expertise in hate speech, disinformation, conspiracy ideologies or digital extremism is mandatory. The ideal candidate will bring additional experience in civic education or digital literacy, alongside strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders and project workflows. Experience in designing and implementing needs assessments, conducting and analysing interviews and surveys, as well as translating findings into curricula and developing appropriate teaching and learning materials, is highly valued.

Please find a detailed job description here.

Key responsibilities include:

1.Education Design & Delivery (60% of responsibilities)

• Deliver and facilitate educational workshops and training sessions for professionals, companies, and civil society partners as part of ISD’s flagship action programmes, including the Business Council for Democracy (BC4D). Contribute to the conceptual development of ISD’s education curricula, ensuring content remains up to date and relevant in addressing hybrid threats to democracy, hate speech, disinformation and conspiracy ideologies.
• Support the impact evaluation and continuous development of the training programme, incorporating feedback from participants and partners.
• Update and refine existing training modules and contribute ideas and content for new ones.
• Work collaboratively with project partners, trainers, and ISD colleagues to ensure consistent quality and impact across all sessions.
• Maintain awareness of current developments and debates in the sector related to online extremism, hate speech, disinformation, and conspiracy narratives, integrating these insights into educational content and delivery.

2.Project Coordination (35% of responsibilities)

• Support the coordination and implementation of action projects from planning to evaluation
• Contribute to the acquisition of new participants and the maintenance of existing partnerships and networks
• Assist in the organisation of workshops, training sessions, and events
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth project communication and collaboration
• Support the monitoring of project progress, timelines, and deliverables
• Contribute to reporting and documentation, ensuring accurate records are kept of project milestones and outcomes.
• Assist with Excel spreadsheets and other administrative tasks, support stakeholder management, and help with detailed planning and monitoring of project activities.

3.Stakeholder Engagement & Representation (5% of responsibilities)

• Develop and maintain relationships with project partners, funders, and participating institutions to ensure strong collaboration and sustainable impact.
• Contribute to the development of communication materials, briefings, and event coordination for project visibility and engagement.
• Represent ISD and its projects at public events, workshops, and media engagements as appropriate.

The ideal candidate

We are seeking an experienced educator and project coordinator with a strong background in civic education, political science, communication, or related social sciences. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in project coordination, stakeholder engagement, and reporting, alongside excellent written and verbal communication skills in German (native or near-native level) and English. They should demonstrate strong facilitation skills for delivering trainings and workshops, both online and in person, and possess a solid understanding of digital threats such as disinformation, hate speech, and conspiracy narratives. A proactive, problem-solving mindset, flexibility, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment are essential.

The ideal candidate will have a relevant academic background, such as a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, or equivalent professional experience, ideally complemented by expertise in adult education or curriculum development. They should bring strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively across teams while managing multiple priorities. Additional desirable qualities include familiarity with monitoring and evaluation frameworks, advanced digital media literacy, and proficiency in additional languages. Integrity, discretion, and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes are essential, alongside a collaborative mindset and the flexibility to thrive in a dynamic environment.

The specific skills and competencies required for this job can be found in the detailed job description here.

Please review our job description for essential criteria, and keep in mind that no candidate will meet every requirement in the advert. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified, but you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to hear from you.

Remuneration

We offer remuneration in line with the German tariff TVöD Bund, depending on personal qualifications and suitability up to 60,072.01

Contract type and duration

This position is subject to funding and may be offered full-time (100%, 40 hours/week) or part-time (from 80%, 32 hours/week), depending on funding availability.

Working time model

• We have a flexitime model, with flexible scheduling from Monday to Friday
• With us, all travel time is also recognised as working time.
• We aim for one-hour lunch break per day

Holidays and overtime

• In addition to the statutory holiday, we continue to offer 7 days of holiday, which we take together as a Christmas break over the turn of the year.
• Should you ever have to work overtime, we will compensate you with free time at short notice (We want you to recover).
• We have a meeting-free period in August, which makes summer holiday planning much easier.

Job choice

We work in a hybrid working model of mobile working and the possibility to use our office.

Our Office

We offer a place in our bright, modern loft office in Berlin's City-West with:

• Height-adjustable desks, ergonomic office chairs, a dedicated laptop with a neck-friendly laptop stand, extra monitor, individual workplace lighting with healthy, adjustable light settings.
• Coffee, tea, water unlimited
• Perfect connections to public transport and various shopping facilities and restaurants

Our team culture

• We are a dedicated team in an ambitious and constantly growing international organisation.
• We provide space for innovative ideas and lifelong learning.
• We regularly train ourselves on the topics of our time, e.g. stress management, diversity, dealing with the media, etc.
• We proactively support training and development • We support our team with supervision services when needed.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in German (native or near-native level) and English