Duties and Responsibilities

The project officers will be responsible, inter alia, for the following tasks:

• Conduct research, compile literature reviews and mappings
• Engage in project work, ranging from design to implementation stage
• Write and edit project documents, research briefs and reports
• Liaise with project partners, experts and event participants
• Organise conferences, workshops and events, both on-site activities and hybrid formats
• Organise trainings in international criminal law and capacity strengthening activities,
  including the annual Nuremberg Moot Court and the Nuremberg Summer Academy for Young Professionals
• Carry out various project-related and administrative tasks
• Support other activities of the Academy

Qualifications and Eligibility Criteria

• Education: Postgraduate degree in law, international relations, social sciences or political sciences, with relevant specialisations
• Experience: A minimum of two years of experience in project work in international criminal courts/international organisations/government/non-profit sector or in research at an academic or research institution or non-governmental organisation
• Demonstrated knowledge of international criminal law
• Excellent research as well as writing and editing skills (please include a list of publications in your CV)
• Excellent analytical skills, critical thinking and initiative
• Excellent communication skills, interpersonal and intercultural skills, strong teamwork skills and ability to work independently
• Strong project coordination and organisational skills, proven ability to prioritise and attention to detail
• Strong computer skills (in particular Microsoft Office applications), proven experience in the use of digital conferencing software (i.e. Zoom, MS Teams or similar)
• Languages: Excellent written and spoken professional proficiency in English and French is required, basic knowledge of German is desirable

Contract Details

The Academy promotes equality of opportunity. We offer a contract for two years for a full-time position at salary level E 11 (initial gross annual salary between approx. 50,000 € and approx. 55,000 € depending on relevant previous experience) of the Collective Agreement applicable to the German Public Service (TVöD Bund), 30 days of paid leave and reimbursement of moving costs to Nuremberg at the beginning of the contract. The contract includes a six-month probationary period. We offer a work environment in a highly motivated, international and interdisciplinary team.

Application Process

To apply, please send your application including cover letter, CV and three referees in one PDF document, via email with the subject line “Application for Project Officer position_YourLastName”
to admin@nurembergacademy.org by 25 July 2025.
References will be sought directly from the referees at any stage of the selection process.

Please indicate your desired start date in your cover letter. 

If you have any questions, please contact:

Petra Härtel
Head of Administration
Phone: +49 (0)911–14 89 77 23
admin@nurembergacademy.org