Student Assistant – Strategic Engagement (m/f/d) | World Health Summit (WHS) | Application deadline: rolling
🌍🤝 Get hands-on experience in global health diplomacy and international collaboration.
The World Health Summit (WHS) is looking for a Student Assistant in Strategic Engagement to support its Berlin-based team working with high-level stakeholders from politics, science, business, and civil society.
🧭 Key responsibilities
• Support communication with partners, especially regarding their participation in the World Health Summit
• Conduct research to support event preparation and delivery
• Assist with coordination of the WHS scholarship programme, including applicant communication and logistics
• Support invitation management and on-site coordination for exclusive events throughout the year and during the Summit
• Work with the WHS CRM system and related tools
👤 Profile required
• Currently enrolled in a relevant degree (e.g. political science, international relations, health sciences, public/global health)
• Strong interest in global health (prior experience is an asset, not a requirement)
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Confidence and professionalism when interacting with high-level international stakeholders
• High reliability, initiative, and motivation to learn
• Very good German and English skills (written and spoken)
• Confident use of MS Office 365; Microsoft Dynamics knowledge is a plus
📌 Contract & conditions
• Part-time: 15–20 hours per week
• Start date: February 2026
• Location: Berlin (Charité Campus Mitte) with flexible hybrid/remote work options
• Flexible working hours compatible with study schedules
🎓 What WHS offers
• Meaningful work in a globally renowned organisation with a strong mission
• Close connection to Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin
• High visibility, steep learning curve, and real responsibility in a small, hands-on team
• Open, collaborative, and international work culture
📧 Application
• Send CV and cover letter (German or English) to
jobs@worldhealthsummit.org
• Applications reviewed on a rolling basis
✨ An excellent opportunity for students eager to contribute to global health at the highest level.
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