Junior Expert Innovation

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!

Welthungerhilfe (WHH) is one of Germany’s largest private aid organizations. Politically and religiously independent, we work toward a world without hunger.

Together with national and international partners, we respond to humanitarian crises and support long-term solutions that improve the living conditions for the most vulnerable people. We change and shape food systems, we are locally-led and globally connected. As an impact-oriented and human-centered organization, we use innovation, evidence and data-informed decision-making to continuously improve our work and contribute to #Zero Hunger.

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!

Junior Expert Innovation*

in Bonn

The position is to be filled as soon as possible, with a contract duration of two years. Employment location will be Bonn, Germany. The position is paid according to our Junior Expert standard (€4,008 gross per month).

As a Junior Innovation Expert, you will support the execution of our annual Innovation Challenge “Seeding the Future – Global Food Systems Challenge”, foster partnerships, support internal and external events, drive communication, and contribute to innovative projects and ventures within Welthungerhilfe. We are looking for a candidate who has previous work experience in an NGO, speaks fluent English, and has hands-on experience with agile and innovation methodologies, experience in the design and implementation of communication strategies, and proficiency in design tools such as Canva.

Your responsibilities

• Support the planning and implementation of the Seeding the Future – Global Food Systems Challenge: organisation, coordination, communication, and logistics in collaboration with external partners
• Establish and maintain relationships with external partners interested in collaborating with the innovation team
• Communicate regularly to promote synergies and identify and approach potential new partners
• Support internal and external communication: promote internal communication within the innovation team and with other departments of Welthungerhilfe, as well as maintain communication with external partners and stakeholders, and develop and disseminate information materials on the activities and successes of the innovation team
• Organise and coordinate team meetings to strengthen cohesion and information sharing within an international, remote team
• Support the implementation of innovation projects, especially in the early phase (incubation)
• Participate in coordinating and monitoring project progress, and support in solving operational challenges during project implementation
• Collaborate in the preparation of reports on the status and success of innovation projects
• Support the preparation and submission of funding applications for further innovation projects

Your profile

• A university degree in a relevant field (e.g. innovation management, business administration, international development, social sciences, or a related discipline)
• Initial experience with innovation and/or entrepreneurship
• First experience in project management
• Strong communication skills, especially with external stakeholders
• Creativity and the ability to develop and implement innovative solutions to challenges
• Basic knowledge of innovation, development cooperation, agriculture, technologies, user-centred design, and Scrum is desirable
• Good organisational skills
• Precision and attention to detail, as well as conscientiousness and reliability
• You recognise the growing value of data in your field and are eager to build your awareness and skills to incorporate data-informed approaches into your work
• Very good English skills; German and French language skills are an advantage

What we offer

• Fair Compensation: A fair and equal remuneration based on a transparent salary scale.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible working arrangements to support a balanced lifestyle.
• 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 are listed under Our benefits .

Standort

Welthungerhilfe, Bonn