Student Assistant (gn) - Plattform #Staatsmodernisierung
We are looking for a Student Assistant for the newly established Plattform #Staatsmodernisierung in part-time (10 hours/week), starting 1 August 2026 and funded by the Bundesministerium für Digitales und Staatsmodernisierung (BMDS).
The contract is planned for 12 months with the possibility of an extension or increase up to 20 hours per week. The successful candidate will work for the new collaborative research project Plattform #Staatsmodernisierung to support German government´s modernisation agenda and funded by a research grant of the German Ministry for Digital Transformation and Government Modernisation (BMDS). The project aims to strengthen government capacity and implementation capability for holistic government modernisation in Germany across all levels of government through policy-relevant research at the Hertie School but also through a large broad network of affiliated researchers. The Student Assistant will be part of a larger research team and support the Plattform's office affiliated with the Hertie School's Centre for Digital Governance.
Aufgaben
Various administrative activities such as
- Supporting the Plattform and its leadership in the planning and organization of various activities and events
- Establishing processes and structures for an effective working of the Plattform and its Office
- Project management tasks
- Supporting the internal coordination and communication of a large network of Plattform partners and contributors
- Participating in meetings and joint events with the Plattform's Office
Profil
- Currently enrolled as student in (public) management, public administration, public policy or related fields with a clear interest in government modernisation and located in the area of Berlin
- Proven knowledge and expertise in the field of project management and leadership assistance
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skill
- An excellent command of both German (min. C1 level) and English
Wir bieten
- International and diverse work environment
- 20 days paid leave + workation
- Flexible Working Hours
- Good Traffic Connections
- Mobile working possible
- Remuneration: € 14.32 per hour
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