Administrator for Africa / Max Planck Center

The Max-Planck-Gesellschaft zur Förderung der Wissenschaften e. V. (MPG) is a self-government organization of science funded by the federal and state governments. It currently operates 85 institutes and research institutes in Germany and abroad basic research in natural and spiritual sciences and is thus one of the internationally leading research institutes with numerous Nobel Prize winners in their ranks. Become part of Germany's most renowned research organization The General Administration of the MPG seeks for its research policy and foreign relations department in the International Relations Unit at the next possible time, a deadline of 31 December 2027 for 39 hours per week Person responsible for the field of Africa/ Max Planck Center Reference number 31/26 As a specialist, you support the International Relations Unit in the field of Africa and help strengthen and further develop the cooperation of the Max Planck Society with partner institutions on the African continent. In addition, you contribute to the coordination of the Max Planck Center program and take part in central programs and initiatives of international cooperation. A focus of your work is on the support and further development of cooperation with partner institutions in Africa and the participation of new cooperation formats. In addition, you support the Max Planck Center program, in particular in the organisation and coordination of assessment procedures and in communication with international partners and experts.

Support for cooperation programmes and initiatives focusing on Africa and some other selected regions (including Oceania) Compilation of reports, opinions and draft decisions Organisation and coordination of assessment procedures (new and renewal applications) in the Max Planck Center program Preparation, implementation and follow-up of expert meetings including preparation of presentation documents Communication and correspondence with applicants and national and international experts Coordination with Max Planck Institutes, Partner Organisations and Internal Interfaces Participation in the development of new formats of international cooperation Preparation, organisation and, where appropriate, accompanied by visits to the management or scientific delegations to the abovementioned target regions Takeover of tasks in daily business

Successfully completed university studies (Diplom, Master) or comparable knowledge and experience Knowledge of the African continent and its research and science landscape (First) Professional experience in project management Interest in working on new, research-related, international topics and researching them independently Experience in handling AI applications or the willingness to work into appropriate systems High teamability and stress resistance combined with a high degree of self-motivation Very good organizational and conceptual knowledge and service-oriented approach readiness to travel in Germany and abroad flowing language skills in German and English; (basic) identifiers of a further language are advantageous

Within the framework of one up to 31. In December 2027, we offer you, depending on the qualifications and professional experience, a payment up to the pay group 11 TVöD (Bund) and various social benefits. You can find non-binding information about the salary in the pay table of the public service (TVöD Bund). Your workplace is located in the centre of Munich and is easily accessible by public transport. In the vicinity of the service building there are childcare facilities for children aged 6 months to 3 years. What you can expect from us We support you in the reconciliation of work and family through flexible working time models We promote your personal development through a variety of individual training measures and offer you an extensive range of health promotion and occupational pension schemes We offer discounted job tickets to use public transport In addition, the usual social benefits of the public service (Bund) are granted We offer the possibility of mobile work The Max Planck Society has set itself the goal of employing more people with difficulty. Applications for severely disabled persons are expressly desired. The Max Planck Society strives for gender equality and diversity. We look forward to applicants of any background. .