Project Coordinator m/f/d (50-100 %) – ENERGISE Center

06.12.2025, Wissenschaftsstützendes Personal

The Technical University of Munich (TUM) is launching a new African-German Center of Excellence: ENabling a JET through Renewable Energy, Governance, and Innovative Sustainable Entrepreneurship (ENERGISE).

The TUM ENERGISE Center conducts research and offers higher education to contribute to a just energy transition in South Africa. Funded by the DAAD, the TUM ENERGISE Center collaborates with four leading South African universities, including University of the Witwatersrand, University of Johannesburg, Tshwane University of Technology, and University of Venda. Through international cooperation, Living Labs, and support for early-career researchers, ENERGISE contributes to developing the next generation of experts and decision-makers for an inclusive, sustainable energy future.

Are you passionate about communicating and organizing impactful events? Do you care about sustainable development and making the world a better place? ENERGISE Center is looking for:

Project Coordinator m/f/d (50-100 %)

The position will be for two years, starting from 1 February 2026 (with the possibility of prolongation).

Your tasks include:
• Independently organizing project events (e.g. Annual Research Symposium, Postdoctoral Workshop, Sustainable Business Model Competition etc.)
• Coordinating travel arrangements for international scholars and students (flights, accommodation, visas)
• Independently organizing communication activities (website, newsletters, social media, visibility materials)
• Supporting administrative processes including reporting, documentation, and ensuring compliance with DAAD funding requirements
• Providing administrative and organizational support across various work packages of the ENERGISE project

Your profile:
• Bachelor’s degree or qualification in relevant fields would be desirable (e.g. event management, international relations, cultural studies, communications and media)
• Relevant professional experience (minimum 1 year) in event management, international communication, or project coordination
• Solid knowledge in the field of event management and communication (social media, website editing, and newsletter tools)
• Proficient in written and verbal communication in English and German
• Strong organizational and event management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

We offer:
• Meaningful work for an international and interdisciplinary project
• Possibility to work at one of the leading universities worldwide and acquire new skills
• A unique opportunity to be part of a dynamic and impactful team working on global challenges
• Nice working atmosphere in a truly international team
• Opportunity to travel to South Africa as part of work arrangements
• Salary according to TV-L E9
TUM strives to increase the percentage of women in its staff, and therefore expressly welcomes applications from women.

Application
We look forward to receiving your application via the application form: https://wkf.ms/4rWsSKS by 06 January 2026.
In case you have any questions regarding the application, please don’t hesitate to contact Mrs. Saltanat Kuntuarova (saltanat.kuntuarova@tum.de), Technische Universität München, TUM SEED Center, Alte Akademie 14, 85354 Freising, Germany.

Kontakt: saltanat.kuntuarova@tum.de