Jobs at Misereor
As an international development cooperation organisation, we work closely with partner organisations in the Middle East, Africa, Asia & Oceania, and Latin America & the Caribbean. Together with our partners, we are committed to worldwide justice and to supporting people living in those areas of the world where poverty is most prevalent – regardless of colour, ethnicity, gender or religion. In the light of global socio-ecological challenges, we also raise awareness of the causes of injustice, poverty and climate change and advocate for political change in Germany and Europe.
Here you will find our job offers and information on training and internships.
Misereor as an employer
Working at Misereor is more than just a job. Misereor is a vibrant community that is passionately committed to global justice. Be part of an international and diverse team and use your talents and commitment to create a world full of hope. Inspired by the values of Christian development and peace work, we are shaping a future together that is characterised by solidarity and equal opportunities.
Do you have any questions about a position?
Elisabeth Brauers
Human Resources Officer
- Telephone
- +49 241 442251
- personal@misereor.de
Michael Kaufung
Human Resources Officer
- Telephone
- +49 241 442256
- personal@misereor.de
Lara Kelzenberg
Human Resources Officer
- Telephone
- +49 241 442534
- lara.kelzenberg@misereor.de
Sabine Bartz
Head of Human Resources Department
- Telephone
- +49 241 442280
- personal@misereor.de
Misereor's Head Office is in Aachen, where around 370 people work. Additionally, Misereor has an office in Berlin which liaises with the German parliament and government. It also serves as the point of contact for parishes in Berlin and in the eastern German dioceses, as well as for media in the Berlin region. Misereor's third office is in Munich and is responsible for development policy work in Bavaria. Misereor staff in Munich work in the areas of education, public relations and networking.
- When working with Misereor, you will provide support to our project partners in designing a wide range of projects.
- You will ensure that the funds entrusted to Misereor are handled responsibly when we provide financial support for projects in the Global South.
- You will raise awareness for the causes of injustice, poverty and climate change and advocate for political change in Germany and Europe as part of Misereor’s educational, public relations or lobbying work.
Our day-to-day work is shaped in a variety of ways by the dialogue and cooperation with our partner organisations in the Global South. These experiences are part of our organisational culture and connect us across departmental boundaries.
At Misereor, you will be part of an international team and have a wide range of opportunities to advocate for the concerns of people in the Global South. In addition to working directly with our partner organisations, you can also work in lobbying or education, or in the areas of controlling or process management: together, we can change the lives of many people.
We offer an attractive employment package:
- a thorough, structured period of vocational adjustment with mentoring,
- targeted staff development, internal and external trainings,
- flexible working time models, mobile work for up to 50% of individual working hours,
- corporate health management and in-house sports courses,
- support for balancing work and private life at all stages of life: contributions to childcare costs, in-house childcare during the summer holidays, leave days for family care, and much more,
- individual staff counselling by an external provider for professional and personal challenges, promotion of mobility: central location and good access to transport, public transport ticket (Deutschlandticket) allowance, job bike leasing
- more than 50% of women at management level
- fair and transparent remuneration in accordance with the remuneration
regulations of the Catholic Church (KAVO), attractive annual bonus payments - additional pension plan with the KZVK church pension fund
