Project Associate (f/m/d) DW Akademie Namibia

We are seeking for the DW Akademie office in Windhoek, Namibia as of 1 May 2025 or as soon as possible a Project Associate (f/m/d) based on a full-time (100%) or part-time (min. 80%) local staff contract initially limited until 31 December 2026.

THE ROLE

• support the project team in implementing the EU-funded project “Eco Dialogue Collective – Empowering Media and Civil Society for a Transparent Green Future” and BMZ-funded projects in Namibia
• assist in budget preparation, expense tracking, monitoring, and financial reporting, ensuring compliance with financial policies, especially procurement procedures according to donor requirements
• prepare and process financial transactions, including invoices, payments, and reimbursements, and maintain accurate financial records and documentation
• liaise with external consultants and DW Akademie’s project administration team in Germany, and brief local partner organizations on financial issues such as budgets and accounting
• work closely with the other team members based in Namibia and Germany and provide administrative support for project activities, including travel, accommodation, event logistics, and maintain up-to-date project documentation and records
• manage office supplies and equipment, ensuring accurate inventory lists, and assist in organizing meetings, workshops, and conferences
• support internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and information, and assist in monitoring and evaluating project phases
• prepare stakeholder and network meetings with partners, institutions, and organizations

PROFILE

• undergraduate degree (Bachelor) in finance, accounting, business administration, or related fields or equivalent qualification
• several years of relevant professional work experience including experience in administrative support and financial management for international donor-funded development projects, in compliance preferably with EU and BMZ regulations
• strong numeracy skills and proficiency in budget preparation, expense tracking, financial reporting, and compliance with donor requirements
• proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel, and financial management software
• excellent organizational skills and ability to work independently and under pressure and perform and prioritize multiple tasks with excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain cooperative and productive working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders including international teams, partners and external consultants, with a hands-on and solution-oriented approach to work
• strong communication skills with professional language proficiency in English; proficiency in further Namibian languages is an advantage
• high level of intercultural competence and respect for diversity, openness to working in a diverse, multicultural, and multidisciplinary environment

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