DW is seeking a Program Director (f/m/d) for the DW Akademie office in Windhoek, Namibia as of 1 February 2027 or as soon as possible on the basis of a full-time local staff employment contract initially limited until 31 December 2027 with the possibility of extension.

ROLE
provide operational and strategic steering of DW Akademie’s activities in Namibia and across the region of Southern Africa, including the development of country and regional approaches
ensure the successful implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting of media development projects, in particular BMZ and EU
represent DW Akademie and the Namibia Office in engagements with external stakeholders in Namibia and across the region
ensure office operations, incl. local staff coordination, project administration and accounting, risk management and knowledge management
provide strategic, technical, and administrative advisory support to partner organisations
oversee financial management, budgeting and controlling as well as compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
coordinate with donors and other stakeholders, drive resource mobilisation and undertake regular travel within Southern Africa and to Germany
PROFILE
degree or equivalent qualification in media studies, communication, journalism, or other relevant fields
longstanding professional experience in the field of freedom of expression and media development, especially training and consulting; journalistic experience required
solid expertise in topics of media development cooperation (Media Information Literacy, Media Viability, Journalism Education), AI expertise an advantage; excellent knowledge of the media situation in Namibia and Southern Africa
in-depth knowledge of strategic approaches in international development cooperation; demonstrated experience in project/programme management (ideally BMZ and/or EU)
excellent organizational and coordination skills in the context of diverse international program teams; high level of intercultural competence and respect for diversity
high degree of initiative, flexibility, and the ability to work under pressure
excellent communication skills; professional language proficiency in English (min. level C1) required, German language skills an advantage
willingness and ability to travel regularly within the region and to Germany

Please send your resume/CV