The position is to be filled as soon as possible, with a contract duration until September 30, 2026 due to the project duration. Employment location will be Bonn, Germany.
As Project Assistance Land for Life, you will support the transnational “Land for Life” programme. The programme is based in the Policy & External Relations Unit of Welthungerhilfe in Bonn and supports multi-stakeholder processes for inclusive land policies in four countries (Ethiopia, Burkina Faso, Liberia and Sierra Leone). You will have the opportunity to participate in the implementation of the project and gain a comprehensive insight into the cross-departmental and international project activities of one of Germany’s largest humanitarian and development cooperation organizations.
Your responsibilities
- Support the organization of thematic events and workshops at national and international level, including travel management.
- Support communication activities, including managing and, where appropriate, creating content for the Land for Life website
- Monitor relevant topics (e.g. recording of relevant events and publications)
- Support knowledge management on “Land Governance” and the Land for Life programme within Welthungerhilfe (e.g. by contributing to internal exchange formats)
- Project management support (e.g. reporting and monitoring)
- Maintain archives and file management in Microsoft Teams
- Take minutes during meetings and events
- Other activities as required by the project
Your profile
- Completed training, preferably in a field such as political, social, cultural, nutritional, agricultural, geographical, economic, communication sciences, or other relevant studies or professional experience.
- At least 1-3 years of work experience in the above areas
- Regional work experience in (one of) the four countries mentioned would be a great advantage
- Joy of working in an intercultural environment and outgoing personality
- A high level of organizational skills as well as a precise and reliable working style
- Excellent spoken and written English and French
Our offer
We offer you the opportunity to work in a responsible and interesting field as part of an extremely dedicated team. Welthungerhilfe attaches great importance to the personal and professional development of its employees and the balance of their work and private life. This includes flexible working hours as well as working from home. Remuneration is based on our gender-independent salary scale. In addition, Welthungerhilfe offers numerous other benefits, which are listed under “Our benefits”.
How to apply
Please send your application via our online recruiting system by April 21, 2024 by following this link. Welthungerhilfe is committed to fighting terrorism in all its activities. Accordingly, any applicant who is offered employment will be screened against lists of known and suspected terrorists.
*Welthungerhilfe values diversity and ensures an inclusive, non-discriminatory working environment. We welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community.