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! 

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

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.