Job Offer
Akkon University of Applied Sciences is a private, state-recognized university based in Berlin with a focus on nursing and medicine, civil protection, humanitarian aid as well as education and social matters.
The Institute for Research in International Assistance (IRIA), founded in 2018, is an (in-)institute of Akkon University and bundles thematic priorities of applied research for humanitarian aid and development cooperation. As a competence centre in the Global Health network, IRIA is active worldwide with effective contributions to improving global health tackling areas - in dialogue with science, politics and international partners.
We are currently seeking:
2 Research Associates (full time & part time: 50%)
Period: May 15th, 2025 until October 15th, 2026
to join our project team: "Rebuilding resilience in Yemen:
Supporting mental health and wellbeing for vulnerable populations and promoting inclusive, gender-sensitive approaches to healthcare“
Your responsibilities
- Project management and implementation in close collaboration with the project lead and international partners (e. g. GIZ, Yemeni NGOs)
- Implementation of gender-sensitive and inclusive approaches; active support of vulnerable groups
- Organization and facilitation of workshops, training sessions, awareness and anti-stigma campaigns, community-based psychosocial support etc.
- Development of podcasts, training materials and mental health modules adapted to local needs
- Communication and coordination with project stakeholders in Yemen and Germany
- Reporting on project performance indicators using appropriate systems, tools and techniques
- Monitoring and evaluation; publication
Your profile
- University degree in psychology, public health, medicine, social sciences or related fields
- Experience in international development or humanitarian assistance projects is an advantage
- Familiarity with mental health or psychosocial support (MHPSS) topics and vulnerable groups
- Experience of working in a fragile context, ideally in Yemen
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and in interdisciplinary teams
- Business fluent in English and Arabic; German would be helpful
We offer
- The opportunity to work on a meaningful international project with societal impact
- A supportive and dynamic working environment at a growing applied research institute
- Flexible working hours and the option to work from home
- A fair salary, depending on qualifications & experience
How to apply
Please send your application (motivation letter, CV, relevant certificates in a single PDF file) by May 5th, 2025 to: personal@akkon-hochschule.de
For inquiries, please contact: Gaby Feldmann, Co-Head IRIA, gaby.feldmann@iria.akkon-hochschule.de | +49 178 2176889
More information about Akkon University & IRIA you can find here: www.akkon-hochschule.de
