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! 

You can start your internship with us as soon as possible. Employment location will be Bonn, Germany. Working from home is occasionally possible in coordination with your Team Lead. The duration and scope of work for your mandatory internship depend on the respective study regulations and is accordingly possible in full- and part-time. However, full-time employment as well as a three month period are highly desirable.

The overall goal of the Sector Strategy, Knowledge & Learning (SEC) Unit is the continuous quality improvement of the program work in the project countries of Welthungerhilfe (WHH). The strategic project "Systematizing Climate Resilience in WHH" (CR@WHH) defines the goal of systematically integrating climate resilience into WHH's global portfolio. To achieve this goal, the necessary steps must be taken at all organizational levels and support must be provided to both WHH country offices and partner organizations. As Intern Climate Resilience, you will assist our team in this area and simultaneously gain a comprehensive, cross-departmental insight into the activities of our organization as an internationally operating NGO.

Your responsibilities

• Overall assistance to the coordinator of the strategic project on systematizing climate resilience at WHH 

• Compile key resources for the intranet CR page and manage/add vetted content (e.g. list of key existing training on Climate Resilience)

• Support the development and delivery of a short training (online onboarding module)

• Develop briefing papers that would complement the key concepts note on either of the two themes: WASH, Nutrition and/or Anticipatory Action (Disaster Risk Reduction - Climate Change Adaptation) summarising key linkages and potentials that we can leverage for our programming

• Support the development of either a scoping study or an update of the climate risk assessment tool, depending on the start date 

Your profile

• You are enrolled as a student at university/college and have to accomplish a mandatory internship in the course of your current studies.

• Ideally, you were already in touch with topics such as Climate Resilience, Disaster Risk Management and International Development.

• Ideally, you have already gained some (work) experience in the field of development cooperation and/or humanitarian action.

• You are a routined user of Office 365 software (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel).

• You have experience in working with MS Sharepoint (for intranet content).

• You enjoy working in an intercultural environment, are a good communicator and have an open-minded personality.

• You have an excellent command of spoken and written English; French and/or German language skills would be an asset.

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.