ISDC – International Security and Development Center is a non-profit academic institute based in Berlin, Germany. We conduct research to improve lives and livelihoods shaped by violent conflict, fragility, and humanitarian emergencies. We believe in the power of data and evidence for understanding and alleviating suffering around the world. You can find out more about us and our work by visiting www.isdc.org.
To join our growing, international team, we are looking for a
Student Administrative Assistant (f/m/d)
(part-time – 20 hours per week)
to start in March 2025. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who is interested in practically learning about non-profit administration, strategic development, and financial management.
Your responsibilities:
- Helping out with ISDC operations: office supplies, inventory and coordination with suppliers;
- Maintaining records and filing systems (physical and digital) of ISDC projects;
- Helping with the processing of invoices, receipts, and reimbursements;
- Supporting strategic development projects;
- Supporting database and website management; and
- Contributing to event management.
We think you’d be a match if you:
- Are currently enrolled as a student in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program in business administration, public administration, or similar in the wider Berlin region;
- Have an interest in the administration of non-profit organizations;
- Communicate fluently in English and in German;
- Have previous experience using standard office software (such as Google Docs and Sheets);
- Have some experience with and enjoy supporting in-person and online events; and
- Are meticulous and pay attention to detail.
What you’ll gain by working with us:
- The possibility to be part of an internationally leading research institute during an exciting growth period;
- A 12-month contract, with the possibility of extension, working up to 20 hours per week;
- 14,32 Euro gross per hour;
- Flexible work model in line with your curriculum; including the opportunity to work remotely from abroad for 3 weeks per year;
- 30 days of annual leave and additional days off additional days off on 24 and 31 of December (full time equivalent); and
- An exciting and collaborative working environment in a modern office space near S+U Wedding station.
Does this sound interesting to you?
Then we encourage you to apply! Please upload your CV, relevant transcripts, and a short cover letter explaining why you would be a great fit for this position (maximum one page) via the respective fields on our careers website. The deadline for applications is 2 February 2025. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Anne Fargeas (fargeas@isdc.org).
We are looking forward to hearing from you!
