Program Assistant (m/f/x)

Do you like working in an international environment? Do you want to work for an institution that is making a positive difference? Are you interested in varied tasks that involve supporting experts and diplomats for more than 35 countries?

The International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) is the only intergovernmental organization with a mandate focused on addressing contemporary challenges related to the Holocaust and genocide of the Roma. We foster education, remembrance, and research about what happened in the past, to build a world without genocide in the future.

The IHRA is currently searching for a

Program Assistant (m/f/x)

The Role:

As our new program assistant, you would:

• Support the annual preparatory and plenary meetings with IHRA Working Groups and Committees and their Chairs.
• Coordinate translations of IHRA resources.
• Assisting in the planning and overseeing of events.
• Carry out other tasks and ad-hoc assignments as needed.

About you:

• You have a Bachelor degree in a relevant field.
• You have professional experience in project management.
• You have a good level of written and spoken English (C1 CEFR).
• You are well organized and able to work autonomously.
• You are calm under pressure and can handle multiple issues with various deadlines and priorities.
• You approach political topics and intercultural cooperation sensitively and you are willing to learn and grow as part of an international team.
•  You are familiar with standard Office365 apps, in particular for word processing and communication.
• You are available for occasional business travel.
• You are supportive of the IHRA’s mission “A world that remembers the Holocaust. A world without genocide.”

Assets would be:

• Professional training and/or experience in project management.
• Experience with Microsoft Sharepoint.
• Experience in an international and/or diplomatic work environment.
• Basic German language skills.

What you can expect:

• A time-limited contract until 28 February 2027.
• A 39-hour work week.
• Remuneration 48,000—66,300 Euros (based on a full-time position) per annum, subject to your experience.
• An international team with motivated colleagues.
• 2 days home office per week, with 3 days in our office in the centre of Berlin.
• Social security as stipulated by German standards.
• A job ticket for public transport (“Deutschlandticket”).
• Flexible hours (with core hours to be agreed).
• 30 days holiday per year.

Start date: 1 March 2025.

How to apply:

If this sounds like you, please send the following documents in English combined into one single PDF file entitled “ProgramAssistant_YourName” and send it to recruitment@holocaustremembrance.com by 26 January 2025:

• A letter of motivation outlining how you meet the criteria outlined in the job description.
• Your CV. Please do not include a photo, information on gender, year of birth, place of birth, faith, or citizenship.
• References are welcome.

Promising applicants will be invited to complete a written test on 4 February 2024.
Based on the written tests, job interviews will be held online in English on 11 and 12
February 2025.

Questions? Please write to recruitment@holocaustremembrance.com or get in touch with Carsten Schiefer for any questions about the application process or questions related to administration at +49-1522 6978926 or Senta Höfer for questions about content at shoefer@holocaustremembrance.com +49-172-3177003.

The IHRA is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where diversity is valued and where there is equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from qualified candidates of all regions, countries, cultures and backgrounds. Due to the IHRA’s character as an international institution, a German labor or residency permit is not required and visas will be issued free of charge; if you, however, already live in Germany you must be a legal resident. Where qualifications are equal, preference will be given to candidates with severe disabilities. Please note that the IHRA cannot cover relocation fees.