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TSMG Holding
International Volunteer – Project Management
CIVICUS: World Alliance for Citizen Participation
internship
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Cologne • 🇩🇪 Germany
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💰 €500 per month
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Be part of Democracy International’s team and support European, international and local projects and general work
- Assist in project implementation: support daily operations, coordinate activities with project partners, ensure alignment on deadlines and deliverables
- Assist with event planning and coordination
- Help manage and maintain relationships with project partners and ensure smooth collaboration
- Support ongoing evaluation and reporting: monitor progress, compile data, prepare and submit reports to the EU and other bodies
- Assist with project bookkeeping and accounting tasks
- Provide general team assistance: prepare documents, coordinate meetings, contribute to administrative tasks, social media and other ongoing projects
- Attend required workshops, German language course, and compulsory political seminar
- Live in shared volunteer accommodation and coordinate with other volunteers
Requirements
- Full CV including educational and professional qualifications and full employment history
- Cover note (max one page) outlining motivation for applying
- Willingness to relocate to Germany for a 12-month volunteering programme starting March 2025
- Availability to attend workshop series (~25 days), German language course, and 5-day political seminar
- Willingness to live in shared accommodation in Cologne (private bedroom)
- Do you have experience working/volunteering/assisting in Project Implementation? (application question)
- Do you have experience supporting the global community of democracy activists? (application question)
- Do you have research experience? (application question)
Benefits
- 500€ monthly allowance to cover food and personal expenses
- Accommodation covered by Democracy International (shared household; private bedroom)
- Flights covered
- Insurance covered
- Monthly public transport pass valid across Germany
- German language course at the beginning of the stay
- Workshop series of at least 25 days (introductory, intermediate, evaluation seminars)
- 5-day compulsory political seminar organised by the Federal Volunteering Service
- Leave of absence of 2 hours per week to support language acquisition and local activities
- All other costs (accommodation, flights, insurance etc.) covered directly by Democracy International
ATS Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
project implementationdata compilationreport preparationbookkeepingaccounting
Soft skills
coordinationrelationship managementteam assistanceevent planningcommunication
Certifications
German language course
