Are you looking for a meaningful job where you can invest your skills, passion, and time in an impactful way? Do you want to work for an organization that is dynamic, goal-driven, and dedicated to making a difference?Welcome to Welthungerhilfe!
As one of Germany’s largest and most respected private organizations in development cooperation and humanitarian aid, we are committed to driving positive change. We operate independendently from religious and political influences, ensuring that our actions are always guided by strongethical principles. Through embracing innovation we strive to become a data-mature, human-driven organization that continuously improves the way we work.
Our vision: "Zero Hunger on a Healthy Planet." Join us in creating a world where everyone has access to food while ensuring a sustainable future for our planet. If you are ready to make an impact, we look forward to receiving your application!
Student Assistant Innovation*
in Bonn
The position is to be filled by 01.01.2027, with an initial contract duration until 30.06.2027. There are good prospects for an extension. Employment location will be Bonn, Germany. You will work up to 20 hours/week, to enable you to continue your qualification within the framework of your current studies. Mobile work within Germany is possible in agreement with your team. 100% mobile work is not possible. The position is remunerated with 15 Euro per hour.
Welthungerhilfe's Innovation Unit is supporting innovators and entreprneurs that can make an impact on food systems. There are external teams, our own Country teams, local NGO partners, start-ups and social businesses we support. We dedicate our energy, our abilities and our networks to them. One part of this is to manage the annual Seeding the Future Global Food Systems Challenge (GFSC). We also organize technical and financial support and investments. Naturally, the use of digital solutions and AI plays an icreasingly important role.
Our team is spread over the globe which means that there is a lot of virtual collaboration. We work and exchange a lot with our collaboration partners, we organize and hold many virtual (and sometimes physical) work events, we are busy with communication and PR work, fundraising, project management and many more things. As Student Assistant Innovation, you will support our team members flexibly and demand based in those work areas.
Your responsibilities
- Draft and design presentations, communication materials, web-content etc.
- Prepare and document meetings and conferences.
- Support our internal knowledge management, e.g. the filing system and indicator tracking.
- Support in project reporting for institutional donors and other contributors.
- Join the support work for our innovation unit clients, especially in the social business and impact investment domain.
- Support regular follow-ups with social businesses and investment partners in WHH's portfolio, collect and consolidate financial, operational, and impact data, and maintain updated portfolio trackers.
- Support all administrative processes and fulfil general research tasks.
Your profile
- You are currently enrolled as a student in any field that can relate to the fight for Zero Hunger.
- You bring first knowledge on business and/or finance.
- You are ready and motivated to work in a highly international and dynamic team.
- You know how to prepare good power-point presentations and are experienced with digital communication tools such as MS Teams.
- Previous work experience in the field of communication is a strong asset.
- Organizational skills, curiosity and strong communication skills characterize you.
- You are committed, reliable and able to work independently.
- English comes natural to you, both spoken and written; German language skills would be an advantage.
What we offer
- Valuable Insights: Get the chance to explore the NGO world beyond your immediate responsibilities and expand your professional perspective.
- Flexibility: We offer flexible working hours to help you balance your work and ongoing studies.
- Modern & Agile Work Environment: Be part of a forward thinking organization that fully embraces digitalization and innovation across all areas.
- Personal & Professional Growth: Access diverse learning and development opportunities to advance your career.
- Team: Join our dedicated and diverse teams, where passion, expertise, and joy come together to create a better world.
In addition, Welthungerhilfe offers numerous other benefits, which you can find under Our benefits.
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Please send your application via our online recruiting system by November 16, 2026. Your contact person is Tanvi Munot. 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.