Student Assistant – Evidence & Learning (m/f/d)

The German Red Cross (GRC) is part of a worldwide community assisting victims of conflicts and disasters and people affected by social or health related crises. The Red Cross / Red Crescent Movement provides vulnerable people with assistance without discrimination and adheres to the seven Fundamental Principles of the Movement: Humanity, Impartiality, Neutrality, Independence, Voluntary Service, Unity and Universality.

Our Mission:
We provide needs-based, flexible, innovative and sustainable support to Sister National Societies, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), and the wider humanitarian community. We enable early and immediate life-saving assistance and implement anticipatory action and risk-reducing activities, particularly in the face of climate change and armed conflicts and their humanitarian consequences. As a partner, facilitator and convener of cooperation, we strive to fulfil commitments to localization, community participation, protection and inclusion, gender and diversity, accountability, and learning. Through these efforts, we aim to build resilient communities and ensure effective and inclusive humanitarian responses in an increasingly complex global landscape.

Student Assistant – Evidence & Learning (m/f/d)

The position is based within the "International Cooperation" Division of the GRC General Secretariat and is assigned to the Team "Strategic Engagement".

The incumbent will support the digitalization of projects and programmes initiatives of the Evidence and Learning Unit.

The position is planned for one year and ideally starts on 1st September 2026. The working hours are up to 19 hours per week.

Main duties & responsibilities:

The role involves supporting staff members in the Evidence and Learning Unit. Specifically, your key responsibilities will include:

• Assist in Data and Knowledge Management initiatives for the Division
• Support the Development of Multi-Sectoral Results Frameworks (MSRF)
• Support the Development of Sector-specific Quality Measurement Processes and Tools
• Support the Roll-out of the “Project Management App” within the Division
• Assist in Review and Learning Exercises
• Assist in the conduct of Evidence and Learning Calls

Required Competencies & Skills:

• Currently enrolled student in Humanitarian Aid, Social Sciences, International Relations or a comparable field of study
• Interest in humanitarian aid topics, particularly project management, learning and digitalization
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong data and analysis skills
• Excellent English skills; German is an asset
• Excellent MS Office skills, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to quickly and independently familiarize self with new and complex topics
• Team-oriented mindset
• Prior knowledge of humanitarian aid topics (e.g., gained through internships) is an asset
• Work experience with the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement (e.g., as a volunteer) is an asset
• Prior knowledge of programme and project management is an asset
• Experience with data and data visualization software is an asset

What we offer:

• A responsible and varied job in the spirit of humanity
• Room for your professional and personal development in an experienced and committed international team
• Fair working conditions according to the DRK collective agreement
• Remuneration according to remuneration group 6
• 30 days' holiday per year and no work on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve
• An attractive company pension scheme (VBL)
• Flexible working time models to ensure compatibility of work and family life
• Mobile working (up to ten working days per month if full-time) with presence at the Berlin location depending on work requirements
• Urban Sports Club, Headspace, Babbel and other individual offers for health promotion and further development

We look forward to receiving your application by 23.08.2026 at the latest.

As an employer, the principles of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement represent a special obligation for us. We welcome applications from persons regardless of their ethnic, social and national origin, gender, religion, age, disability or sexual orientation.

Deutsches Rotes Kreuz e.V. - GeneralsekretariatCarstennstr. 58
12205 Berlin