Student Assistant (Standards & Pricing Unit)

Fairtrade International; Bonn; On-site; EUR 13,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

Fairtrade International in Bonn is offering a Student Assistant position in the Standards & Pricing Unit. The role involves administrative and analytical support for the unit's work.

You will assist in surveys, data analysis, and preparing presentations, with tasks distributed across flexible hours and collaborative tools. The position is 20 hours per week and pays around €1,300 gross monthly for 12 months, with the office based in Bonn.

Qualifications

• Excellent English
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience in visual representation of information or data
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel for making basic graphs and charts. Macros is not a must but familiarity with pivot tables is necessary
• Basic computer literacy (Microsoft Office)
• Comfort in using various digital collaborative tools like Miro/Mural/MS teams/mind-maps etc.
• Eagerness to learn and develop new skill sets as well as knowledge
• Motivation for the cause of Fairtrade
• Studies in the field of Economics, Agronomy, Politics, Social Science, Geography related field would be an asset
• Some experience of working with or working in developing countries would be an asset
• Proficiency in Spanish, French, and/or Portuguese would be an advantage
• Only applicants enrolled in German universities will be considered

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative, organizational, logistical, analytical and other work related services to assist the work of the Unit
• Assist in the creation of – surveys, questionnaires and other materials for the Standard consultations
• Assist in the data analysis of consultation results and inputs from workshops
• Support the development of presentations and materials to effectively communicate the outcomes of the Standard consultations support with proofreading, formatting documents, and ensuring terms remain consistent throughout different projects
• Assist in the coordination and facilitation of internal meetings, in particular in the quarterly Standards Committee meetings. Carry out information research tasks upon request
• Support the improvement and management of the S&P subsection in the website.

Skills

Excellent English

Excellent communication

Data visualization

Excel (Pivot Tables)

Microsoft Office

Collab tools (Miro/Mural/MS Teams)

Willingness to learn

Fairtrade motivation

Economics/Agro/Politics background

Experience in developing countries

Spanish/French/Portuguese

German university student

Education

Economics / Agronomy / Politics / Social Science / Geography (field of study)

Tools

Excel (Pivot Tables)

Job description

OVERVIEW

Fairtrade is the most recognized and trusted sustainability label, working to make trade fairer for people and planet.For more than three decades, Fairtrade has been making an impact on the way trade works. We believe that every farmer and worker should have access to a better way of doing business, and a better way of living.

Fairtrade changes the way trade works through better prices, decent working conditions and a fairer deal for farmers and workers in developing countries. By choosing Fairtrade products, people can create change through their everyday actions, and farming communities can improve their lives and invest in their future. Fairtrade International is a non-profit, multi-stakeholder association of 23 member organizations – three producer networks and 20 national Fairtrade organizations. We are responsible for the strategic direction of the Fairtrade system, the Fairtrade Standards and support to our member organizations worldwide.

Fairtrade International currently has a Student Assistant position available in its

Standards & Pricing Unit

Reports to: Head of Standards

PRINCIPAL ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Tasks:

Overall: Provide administrative, organizational, logistical, analytical and other work related services to assist the work of the Unit

• Assist in the creation of – surveys, questionnaires and other materials for the Standard consultations
• Assist in the data analysis of consultation results and inputs from workshops
• Support the development of presentations and materials to effectively communicate the outcomes of the Standard consultations support with proofreading, formatting documents, and ensuring terms remain consistent throughout different projects
• Assist in the coordination and facilitation of internal meetings, in particular in the quarterly Standards Committee meetings. Carry out information research tasks upon request
• Support the improvement and management of the S&P subsection in the website.

SKILLS REQUIRED

Requirements:

• Excellent English
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience in visual representation of information or data
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel for making basic graphs and charts. Macros is not a must but familiarity with pivot tables is necessary
• Basic computer literacy (Microsoft office)
• Comfort in using various digital collaborative tools like Miro/Mural/MS teams/mind-maps etc.
• Eagerness to learn and develop new skill sets as well as knowledge
• Motivation for the cause of Fairtrade
• Studies in the field of Economics, Agronomy, Politics, Social Science, Geography related field would be an asset
• Some experience of working with or working in developing countries (e.g., work, internships, travels) would be an asset
• Proficiency in Spanish, French, and/or Portuguese would be an advantage
• Only applicants enrolled in German universities will be considered

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

• Working time 20 hours per week, distributed flexible
• Remuneration according to the Salary group II of the Collective Bargaining Agreement for the Wholesale and Foreign Trade Industries for North Rhine Westphalia around €1300 gross per month
• Duration: 12 months
• Location: Fairtrade International office, Bonn, Germany
• Deadline for applications is 29.10.2026
• By sending the application documents you voluntarily consent to Fairtrade International to use and process your personal data for the purpose of this application procedure. You can revoke your consent at any time via email to [e-mail].