Project Associate (Education Content Focus)

ISD is a global think and do tank dedicated to safeguarding democracy and human rights, and delivering solutions to weaponised hate, polarisation, disinformation and extremism around the world. Combining research and analysis with government advisory work and the design and delivery of international training, education and communications programs, ISD works to implement real-world, evidence-based responses to these challenges. ISD has teams in London, Amman, Berlin and Washington DC.  

 
Why work for ISD? 

ISD is not your ordinary think tank. We turn research into action that changes the world. Our insights don't gather dust on shelves - they power the fight to protect democracy and human rights on the front lines. We're committed to delivering real change, from the grassroots to the highest levels of global institutions. And we're looking for passionate individuals who share our commitment to making a difference. Join us and be part of an organisation that's making an impact. 

 
ISD's Guiding Principles of  integrity, collaboration, agility and courage  define who we are as a team and an organisation. These principles reflect our culture and guide the way we work and the choices we make. 

 
Our benefits 

• Flexible and remote working based on ISD's Time Principles of trust, communication and flexibility. 

• Generous annual leave policies.

• 1 week of additional paid time off over Christmas, outside of your annual leave entitlement. 

• Additional paid time off for development.

• Sick pay and enhanced family friendly policies and compassionate leave. 

• Company pension.  

• Annual personal development budget. 

• Remote working budget. 

• Employee Assistance Programme and dedicated counsellors for those working with potentially traumatic content. 

• Inclusive wellbeing programme with regular wellbeing initiatives.

Salary 
Up to € 51,356.03 annual salary (100%). The actual salary will be adjusted proportionally based on working hours.

Location 

You may work from our German office in Berlin, or in a hybrid arrangement to suit you. The successful candidate is required to have the right to work in Germany. We cannot provide Visa sponsorship for this role.

Contract type 

Limited Fixed-Term until December 2026 – with extension subject to funding.

This position is subject to funding and may be offered on a part-time basis between 50% (20 hours per week) and 80% (32 hours per week), depending on funding availability.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion 

ISD is committed to promoting diversity throughout its workforce and aims for its team to be truly representative of all sections of society. We make a concerted effort to ensure our workplace, employment policies and organisational culture creates an inclusive, positive and progressive environment in which all members of our team are treated with dignity and respect. For further information about this policy or our recruitment practices, please email vacancies@isdglobal.org. 

 
We strongly encourage applications from people of colour, the LGBTQ+ community, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, carers, and people from diverse socio-economic backgrounds. 

Role Purpose 

We are looking for a Project Associate to join our team and support the assistance and delivery of innovative civic education and capacity-building programmes aimed at strengthening democratic resilience and combating online hate and disinformation. This role focuses on project coordination, programme delivery support and content preparation. The post holder will contribute to the implementation and further development of ISD’s action programming, particularly the Pan-European Coalition to Counter Online-Antisemitism. We are looking for a motivated team member with strong organisational skills who can coordinate project workflows, manage internal and external stakeholders, and support the logistical and administrative aspects of programme delivery. The role may also involve assisting in workshops or training sessions, as well as preparing materials and supporting content development for our education programmes.

Subject-matter expertise in antisemitism, hate speech, disinformation or digital extremism is highly desirable, as the position involves supporting content creation and implementation on these topics, as well as contributing to outreach, communication and coordination tasks.

Please find a detailed job description here.

Key responsibilities include:

Programme & Event Support

• Assist with the organisation and smooth delivery of training sessions, workshops, and online events for professionals, civil society organisations, and stakeholders within the Pan-European Coalition to Counter Online Antisemitism (CCOA).

• Help prepare event materials, manage attendance lists, and support facilitators and participants with queries before, during, and after sessions.

• Act as a supportive point of contact for participants and external contributors, ensuring clear and timely communication.

• Provide basic administrative support to help ensure community guidelines are upheld during CCOA activities, escalating any issues when necessary.

Administrative Support

• Provide general administrative support to the team, including scheduling meetings, preparing documents, maintaining shared files, and assisting with day-to-day project operations.

• Assist with logistical arrangements for workshops, meetings, and events, ensuring venues, materials, and technical requirements are organised in advance.

• Support with maintaining project records, tracking actions, and ensuring information is accurately updated and easily accessible.

Content & Materials Support

• Assist in updating and formatting training materials, presentations, and other resources, ensuring documents are organised and easy to use.

• Help gather feedback after events and support the team in making straightforward updates to resources where required.

• Provide administrative assistance in preparing simple guides, handouts, or reference materials under the direction of senior team members.

Programme Support & Stakeholder Assistance

• Support with arranging regular programme check-ins, internal meetings, and member activities, including scheduling, sending invitations, and tracking follow-up actions.

• Assist in setting up meetings with external partners and speakers, ensuring logistical arrangements are confirmed and records are kept up to date.

• Take notes and produce minutes for internal and external meetings, ensuring clear documentation of key points and actions.

• Support the maintenance of stakeholder and member contact lists, keeping details accurate and well organised.

• Assist in outreach tasks such as sending invitations, preparing briefing notes, and coordinating communications with speakers or contributors.

Communications & CCOA Hub Support

• Provide administrative assistance to the implementation of the CCOA communications plan in coordination with ISD’s communications team.

• Assist in maintaining the CCOA Hub by uploading content, monitoring engagement, and supporting routine community management tasks.

Evaluation & General Project Support

• Assist in collecting and organising participant feedback following sessions and events.

• Support the team in identifying simple trends from feedback to inform ongoing improvements.

• Help manage administrative processes related to microgrant proposals and training multiplier applications, ensuring records are complete and deadlines are monitored.

Knowledge Sharing Support

• Help the team track relevant reports, publications, and updates relating to antisemitism, online harms, and digital safety.

• Share relevant materials with colleagues and assist with organising resources to support team learning and project development.

The ideal candidate 

We seek a highly organised and detail-oriented professional with strong written and verbal communication skills in English and a demonstrated interest in social issues such as online safety, hate speech, and digital harms. The ideal candidate will have a university degree or equivalent experience in administration or project support, and confidence using digital tools for communication and collaboration.

They should bring experience in administrative tasks, event coordination (online and in person), and stakeholder support, including scheduling, logistics, and record-keeping. Strong time management, the ability to prioritise, and a proactive, flexible approach are essential.

Desirable qualities include familiarity with online harms and digital safety, experience in NGOs or civil society projects, and exposure to communications or online community engagement. An interest in countering antisemitism and willingness to learn will be considered an asset. Integrity, discretion, and a collaborative mindset are key.

The specific skills and competencies required for this job can be found in the detailed job description here.

Please review our  job description for essential criteria, and keep in mind that no candidate will meet every requirement in the advert. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified, but you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to hear from you. 

How to apply

Applications should be submitted by 05.12.2025. ISD reserves the right to conduct interviews and make appointments prior to the stated deadline.

If you have any further questions about this vacancy or want to speak to a member of our recruitment team, please contact vacancies@isdglobal.org.