Sovereign Tech Agency is hiring for Communications Lead & Programme Manager: Fellowship & Standards
The Sovereign Tech Agency's mission is to imrpove and maintain foundational digital technologies that enable the creation of software. Examples include libraries for programming languages, package managers, open implementations of communication protocols, developer tools, and digital encryption technologies.
Job details
Location
Berlin, Germany (hybrid possible); must live and work in Germany
Salary
€84,000–€91,000 per annum - €73,000–€85,500 per annum
Hours of work
Full-time (40 hrs/week)
Contract
Temporary
Closing date
July 17, 2026
Communications Lead
A strategic leadership role responsible for the agency’s overall communications direction, narrative development, and external positioning with policymakers, media, industry, and open-source communities. Day-to-day responsibilities include running all owned channels (website, newsletter, blog, social media, press), producing publication-ready copy in both English and German, preparing leadership for public appearances, and leading the communications team.
The role also involves proactive media outreach and identifying communications opportunities of political relevance. University degree in communications or equivalent senior experience required, including experience in political or public-sector environments. Initial two-year contract with the aim of conversion to a permanent role.
- Contract: Fixed-term (2 years, with intention to make permanent)
- Salary: €84,000–€91,000 per annum (aligned to TVöD-Bund, 40 hrs/week)
- Hours: Full-time (40 hrs/week)
- Closing date: 15 July 2026
- Location: Berlin, Germany (hybrid possible); must live and work in Germany
Programme Manager: Fellowship & Standards
Hands-on programme management of two cohort-based programmes targeting open-source maintainers: the Sovereign Tech Fellowship (supporting key maintainers and technical writers on critical open-source projects) and the Sovereign Tech Standards network (addressing under-representation of open-source maintainers in standards bodies such as W3C, IETF, and ISO).
Responsibilities include cohort design, mentoring coordination, administration, stakeholder communications, contracting, and representing the agency at conferences. Technical familiarity with free and open-source software is essential. Business fluency in German and English required. Must be based in Berlin at least two days per week. Initial two-year contract with aim of conversion to permanent.
- Contract: Fixed-term (2 years, with intention to make permanent)
- Salary: €73,000–€85,500 per annum (aligned to TVöD-Bund, 40 hrs/week)
- Hours: Full-time (40 hrs/week)
- Closing date: 17 July 2026
- Location: Berlin, Germany (hybrid; minimum 2 days/week in office); must live and work in Germany