Student Assistant Innovation

Welthungerhilfe (WHH); Bonn; Hybrid; EUR 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Valuable insights

Flexible hours

Modern environment

Growth opportunities

Diverse team

Job summary

Welthungerhilfe (WHH) in Bonn is seeking a Student Assistant in Innovation* to support the team with presentations, meetings, and knowledge management while pursuing studies. The role emphasizes collaboration within a highly international and dynamic environment and contributes to monitoring and reporting for social ventures and impact investments.

The position is a part-time student role (up to 20 hours/week) with a 01.01.2027 start and a contract until 30.06.2027, with prospects for extension.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as a student in any field related to Zero Hunger.
• First knowledge on business and/or finance.
• Able to work in a highly international and dynamic team.
• Strong PowerPoint and digital communication skills (MS Teams).
• Experience in communication is a strong asset.
• Excellent organizational, curious and communicative skills.
• Committed, reliable, and able to work independently.
• English is natural; German is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Draft and design presentations, communication materials, and web content.
• Prepare and document meetings and conferences.
• Support internal knowledge management and indicator tracking.
• Assist in project reporting for institutional donors and contributors.
• Join support work for the innovation unit with social business and impact investment focus.
• Help follow-ups with social businesses and investment partners, compiling data.
• Support administrative tasks and general research.

Skills

PowerPoint presentations

Intercultural communication

Analytical thinking

English fluency

Education

Student (enrolled) in any field

Tools

MS Teams

Office 365

Job description

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 independently from religious and political influences, ensuring that our actions are always guided by strong ethical 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.

Your Responsibilities

• Draftand designpresentations, communication materials, web-content etc.
• Prepareand documentmeetings 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 howto 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.

* Welthungerhilfe values diversity and ensures an inclusive, non-discriminatory working environment. We welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community.

Find Out What Benefits Welthungerhilfe Offers For Employees.

Our Projects

We fight against hunger and poverty by implementing projects in numerous countries.

Our Strategy

"Zero Hunger on a Healthy Planet"

Transparency and Quality

Welthungerhilfe, its employees, as well as its partners commit to transparency and quality.