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At GS-Foundation, we believe in transforming lives through sustainable solutions. Explore opportunities to contribute your skills to a greater cause.
Contribute to a Meaningful Future
At GS-Foundation, we are dedicated to fostering democratic governance and strengthening security institutions in regions affected by instability. Our mission focuses on empowering communities through tailored solutions that prioritize human rights, inclusivity, and sustainability.
We collaborate with international organizations, governments, and NGOs to drive impactful changes in areas such as security sector reform, border management, and combating organized crime.
As part of our team, you will contribute to projects that enhance trust in public institutions, promote gender equity, and address complex security challenges worldwide. Whether you’re a seasoned expert or passionate newcomer, your skills can help shape a more resilient and equitable future.
Why work with us?
International & meaningful work
Join us for a meaningful career opportunity in a dynamic international environment, where your work makes a real difference.
Performance-based compensation
Enjoy a fair and competitive salary that is aligned with your performance and reflects market standards.
Generous flextime and remote work
Make the most of our generous flexitime policy and the option to work remotely two days a week, supporting your work-life balance.
30 days of vacation
Benefit from 30 days of vacation per year, offering plenty of time for rest, relaxation, and personal pursuits.
Continuous learning
Take advantage of our commitment to your professional growth with access to training and development.
Sustainable mobility
Benefit from our support for sustainable mobility with the full coverage of your public transport ticket.
Opportunities to join us
We offer dynamic career avenues at GS-Foundation, from supporting strategic initiatives at our headquarters in Essen to contributing your professional expertise on international projects in regions where your skills can make a difference.
Senior experts for the expert pool
Join our expert pool and contribute your professional expertise, as we may be seeking various specialists for international projects.
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Headquarter team in Essen
Work at our headquarters in Essen and support the administration and strategic operational execution of our global projects.
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International Assignment Staff
Deploy your expertise directly in international projects and contribute to security sector reforms in conflict-affected regions.
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Open positions
Headquarters
Headquarters
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Experts
Interpreter (m/f/d)
I. The GS-Foundation – About Us
The GS-Foundation is a German non-profit organisation dedicated to building effective, accountable and democratic institutions in the security sector in countries affected by instability or conflict. Our vision is to support our partners in ensuring their own national security and stability. Our work is based on the German government’s 2019 inter-ministerial strategy to support security sector reform.
Our teams around the world are predominantly staffed by former senior police officers (police chiefs). In our work at all levels, we adhere to internationally recognised human rights standards and pursue the concept of human security. Our work is therefore strongly focused on the security needs of all citizens and on gender equality.
Our project activities range from advising on national reforms and security strategies, through training and equipping security forces, to promoting dialogue between security institutions and society.
For our projects in Moldova, the GS-Foundation is seeking an interpreter, who can interpret into Romanian and English.
II. Key duties and responsibilities:
- Interpreting from Romanian into English
- Interpreting (primarily consecutive) at multi-day seminars and discussions during visit programmes
- Accompanying participants to all programme events
- Interpreting both formal and, in some cases, informal content (e.g. training sessions, high-level discussions, during journeys or meals, meetings, etc.)
- Holding preliminary discussions with the relevant persons in charge
- Good availability via email and/or telephone
- Where applicable, compiling and making available any existing project-related information and glossaries
- Commitment not to disclose project-related information to third parties
III. Your qualifications:
- Business-level proficiency in Romanian and English, with certification as an interpreter
- Professional interpreting experience, for example with federal institutions and/or police authorities
- Proficiency in police-specific terminology in both languages
- Affinity with digital communication tools
- Willingness to travel to various locations in Moldova
When travelling to appointments, travel and accommodation costs will be reimbursed in addition to the remuneration invoiced.
IV. Application
We are committed to diversity within our organisation and welcome applications from all talented individuals, regardless of age, gender/gender identity, cultural and social background, beliefs or identity. Applicants with severe disabilities will be given preferential consideration in accordance with the law, provided they are equally qualified.
Does this challenge appeal to you? If so, we look forward to receiving your detailed application.
Your application will be considered if it includes the following documents:
- A detailed CV;
- Employment references or letters of recommendation
Please send your application by 5 June 2026 by email to hr@gs-foundation.com.
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any further questions!
Senior experts
Senior experts
In order to meet our growing demands in a dynamic and international environment, we would like to expand our pool of experts to include qualified experts in various fields.
Experts that we accept into our expert pool will be considered by us for international project assignments in the future, depending on our needs.
We are looking for you!
Are you a team player who is characterised by fair treatment and respect? Can we rely on you to always behave in an exemplary manner and to abide by universal values and laws during your international deployment?
Are you resilient, physically fit and reliable? Are you ready to apply your professional expertise in a complex international environment?
We are currently seeking for possible future long- and short-term assignments:
- Senior Leadership Experts from the police and military sector with personnel management expertise and experience in bilateral or multilateral operations; and
- Senior Technical Experts also – but not exclusively – from the police and military sector, who have specific technical expertise relevant to the democratic reform processes of security institutions.
The detailed requirements and the application tool can be found below.
What we expect:
- A high level of motivation as a leading member of one of our global teams, who will play a key role in the implementation of our projects in the country of assignment;
- Many years of experience in managing staff;
- Preferably experience in bilateral and multilateral assignments abroad;
- Diplomatic negotiating skills
- Ability to work with a wide range of official stakeholders in the context of security sector reform, including public administration, civil society, police, military and justice, non-governmental organisations and other security actors in the respective context;
- Very good understanding of reform processes in the area of democratic security sector reform;
- Preferably experience with baseline assessments and needs analysis;
- Very good German and English language skills;
- Excellent written communication skills (error-free, stylistically appropriate and targeted formulations)
- Strong social, communication and intercultural skills;
- High ability to work under pressure, ability to work independently, high degree of flexibility;
- Excellent conceptual and analytical skills, communication and presentation skills;
- and excellent physical fitness
If you are interested, please send your CV and letter of motivation to hr@gs-foundation.com.
International Assignment Staff
International Assignment Staff
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