in Bonn

The position is to be filled by June 1st, 2026, with a contract duration of two years. Employment location will be Bonn, Germany.

Have you recently finished your studies and are looking for a meaningful way to start your career?

As a Junior Expert Human Resources (Recruitment), you’ll join Welthungerhilfe’s Regional HR Team and play an active role in recruiting talent for our global operations and the development and implementation of HR projects in Germany and abroad.

You’ll be involved in projects—supporting recruitment processes, collaborating with colleagues across different regions, and helping shape how we attract and hire people worldwide. You’ll gain first-hand insight into how an international NGO operates across diverse country contexts, and how HR contributes to making that work. This role offers you the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment and make a significant contribution to the further development of our global HR team.

Your responsibilities

• Support the Regional HR Team in developing and implementing HR projects, with a particular focus on recruitment and process improvement.
• Assist in the coordination and implementation of recruitment activities, including drafting and publishing job advertisements.
• Contribute to recruitment processes by managing shortlisting as well as preparing, conducting, and following up on interviews.
• Track ongoing recruitments, contribute to reporting and data management.
• Support initiatives that strengthen Welthungerhilfe’s visibility as an employer, including engagement with relevant networks and institutions.
• Collaborate with HR colleagues to maintain and further develop recruitment-related standards and practices across country offices.
• Provide support on system-related topics (e.g. recruitment tools) and contribute to ensuring efficient and compliant processes.

Your profile

• A university degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Social Sciences, or a related field
• Initial professional experience in HR, ideally with some exposure to recruitment or an international environment
• Good MS Office skills, particularly in Excel and PowerPoint; first experience with HR systems or recruitment tools is an advantage
• A structured and reliable way of working, with a willingness to learn and take on responsibility
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with different stakeholders
• Openness to working in an international and intercultural environment
• Eager to build your awareness and skills to incorporate data-informed approaches into your work
• Very good written and spoken English; German and/or French 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 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.