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 independendently 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!

Intern Humanitarian Directorate*

in Bonn

You can start your internship at Welthungerhilfe from February/March 2026. It should be a compulsory internship with part-time employment over a period of 6 months. Employment location will be Bonn, Germany. Mobile work within Germany is possible in agreement with your team. 100% mobile work is not possible.

The WHH Humanitarian Directorate aims to ensure a fast, effective and adequate response to humanitarian crises and disasters and to ensure that WHH is recognized nationally and internationally as an exemplary and competent actor. As an intern you will gain broad insights into our humanitarian work and become familiar with some of Welthungerhilfe's diverse areas of activities.

Your responsibilities

• Support the Humanitarian Directorate in humanitarian operations including emergency preparedness & response planning, emergency response, crisis monitoring, assessment and analysis for action
• Support the Humanitarian Directorate in strategic humanitarian program such as Anticipatory Action, strategic pre-positioning, humanitarian localization
• Assist relevant Humanitarian Directorate colleagues in their support to country program in different contexts and countries
• Design and compose thematic intranet areas on specific topics in cooperation with thematic experts
• Support in visualizing content relevant for humanitarian crisis
• Conduct research on different humanitarian topics and prepare reports and briefings for internal and external use
• Assist in developing humanitarian concepts and strategies
• Prepare and support in organization and administration of meetings, conferences and other events

Your profile

• Matriculated at university during the whole time of the internship; ideally obtaining a degree in humanitarian action studies or related fields
• Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Preferably knowledge of Microsoft SharePoint; other tools (GIS, PowerBI)
• Ability to easily familiarize oneself with new topics and work independently
• Strong communication skills and joy to liaise with others
• Strong intercultural competence
• Excellent spoken and written English; German and/or French language skills are desired

We offer

Career Opportunities: Intern Humanitarian Directorate (14015)

Requisition ID 14015 - Posted - Bonn - Part Time

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 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.

Our Benefits

Find out what benefits Welthungerhilfe offers for employees.

Our Projects

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

Contact

Please send your application via our online recruiting system by Febuary 1, 2026. Your contact person is Tamar Latsabidze.