Berlin Senate Department for Labour, Social Affairs, Equality, Integration, Diversity and Anti‑Discrimination is seeking a Head of Division to lead the unit “Anti-Violence, Women in a Healthy and Social City” and manage the project “Protection Spaces for Women Affected by Violence”.

tasks
• Lead and manage the division focusing on anti-violence policy and women’s social participation
• Develop strategies and policy measures related to violence prevention, integration, public safety, and women’s health
• Design and implement support services and protection measures for women affected by violence
• Develop concepts to improve social integration for women in vulnerable situations (e.g., poverty, old age, prostitution, human trafficking, migration background)
• Coordinate measures against sexual violence and support implementation of the Prostituiertenschutzgesetz
• Represent the division externally and collaborate with stakeholders at state, federal, and EU levels
• Coordinate work within the division and supervise staff, trainees, and junior civil servants

profile requirements
• Completed university degree (Master/Diploma/Magister) in political science, social work, sociology, social sciences, cultural or humanities studies, psychology, Islamic studies, or law (with second state examination)
• Several years of relevant professional or public administration experience, preferably in gender equality policy or anti-violence work
• Several years of leadership experience or experience managing teams or working groups

key details
• Salary: Pay grade E15 TV-L (initially leadership on probation)
• Location: Berlin, Germany 📍
• Start of double staffing/knowledge transfer phase: 01 June 2026
• Official position start: 01 February 2027
• Flexible work arrangements and possibility of part-time work

what the employer offers
• Meaningful public sector work contributing to gender equality and violence prevention
• Work-life balance and family-friendly policies
• Diversity-focused workplace culture
• Health management programs and professional onboarding
• Financial incentives and benefits

application requirements
• Cover letter
• CV (photo optional)
• Recent reference or performance evaluation
• Proof of academic and professional qualifications

application deadline
• 27 March 2026 📅

reference number
• 04/26