We are hiring! Project Coordinator (male/female/other) for a full-time position.

We offer a secure position (permanent contract following the probation period) in a small team with a positive working atmosphere in the very centre of Zagreb. You can expect a variety of tasks and contact with diverse groups of people from Croatia and abroad. At the same time, within our small team we value a good work-life balance – we offer flexible working hours and the possibility of occasional remote work. All team members regularly engage in professional development.

If you are interested in working for our highly respected foundation, please feel free to send us your application.

Your responsibilities:

• Independent conceptualisation, planning and implementation of projects in the fields of politics and society in Croatia and Slovenia.
• Focus on the thematic areas of socio-ecological transformation and cooperation with trade unions.

Requirements:

• Identification with the core values of the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung.
• Ability to work independently and in a solution-oriented manner, strong self-organization skills, and the ability to anticipate tasks.
• Language skills: native-level Croatian and professional-level English (spoken and written); knowledge of German is an asset.
• Willingness to frequent travel for business.
• Willingness to occasionally work on weekends and evenings as part of events.
• Interest in long-term employment at the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung.
• Completed Master’s degree, or Bachelor’s degree with several years of relevant professional experience.
• Residence status (for non-Croatian citizens): EU citizenship or an unlimited residence and work permit for Croatia.

Additional assets:

• Social or political engagement / volunteer work.
• Experience working on socio-ecological transformation and/or trade union issues.
• Flexibility in handling different types of tasks and ability to independently set priorities.
• IT skills.
• Category B driver’s license.
• Availability from May 2026.

Interested? Please send your application (cover letter in Croatian and English, CV in Croatian and English, academic diplomas, certificates of employment/internships, language certificates – if available – as well as references from former employers and proof of your social/political engagement) no later than 22 March 2026 via email to: tijana.defar(at)fes.de

We look forward to receiving your application!