THW-2026-240 International Affairs Administrator (m/f/d) in the E2 Abroad Working Group in Bonn (Engineer - Rescue Services)

Now, here and everywhere in the world, the THW is in action. With around 88,000 volunteer helpers and around 2,200 full-time employees, we help people in emergency situations, disaster and civil protection cases – technically, logistically, or humanitarily. Our employees prove themselves in extreme situations on-site just as well as in training or administration. Do you want to be part of this unique community? Then apply. Now!

International Affairs Administrator (m/f/d)

in the E2 Abroad working group of the THW leadership in Bonn

EG 11 TVöD (Bund) – temporary until 31.12.2028

Reference number THW-2026-240

If you are a civil servant, a secondment within your current salary group may be considered for the period of the fixed-term contract; however, reimbursement claims for salary from your authority will only be reimbursed up to the level of salary group A 11 BBesO. A transfer is not possible.

You will undertake the following tasks:

• Support and advice in the conception and organization of individual project/deployment components, such as training and procurement needs, equipment requirements, and training and exercise content
• Support in the area of budget and cost calculation
• Support in the preparation, implementation, and follow-up of international deployments as well as measures in the project country/in Germany, including delegation and business trips, training, and exercises
• Monitoring the planning of project and deployment components and coordination of measures with (inter)national partners
• Preparation of draft reports for clients as well as evaluation of individual project and deployment components
• Support for public relations work

You bring with you:

• Completed Bachelor's degree at a (technical) university, preferably in the field of disaster protection, politics, international affairs, or comparable
• Initial proven professional experience in project or event management, in international cooperation, or administration
• English skills (at least level B2), further language skills desirable
• Ideally knowledge in civil protection
• Intercultural understanding and diversity competence
• Willingness for generally well-plannable business trips domestically and abroad, as well as for close and cooperative cooperation with THW emergency forces
• Willingness to perform duties and be reachable outside of usual working hours if required (e.g., in the event of an operation), to work in the management and coordination staff (LuK), and to wear service or operational clothing on certain occasions
• Willingness for the required vaccinations as part of tropical suitability and to undergo a security clearance (SÜ1)

We offer you:

• Future security
• Flexible working hours with a time account
• Company pension scheme and capital-forming benefits
• Telework and mobile working
• Cooperation with volunteers
• Personal development
• Training and further education opportunities
• Operational qualification
• Remuneration according to TVöD
• Exciting travel activities
• International projects
• Possibility of becoming a civil servant
• Deutschlandticket/ Jobticket

The THW is subject to the Measles Protection Act. All employees must provide proof of immunity or a medical contraindication before employment. For persons born before 31.12.1970, natural measles protection is assumed, so no proof is required.

The THW stands for diversity and equal opportunity.

With us, you will find exciting tasks in a unique environment. For us, the job is not just a job: We support the compatibility of family, caregiving duties, and profession, e.g., through telework, mobile working, and flexible working hour design. We are convinced that mixed teams achieve the best results and promote diversity in every form.

The advertised position is suitable for part-time employment. We are particularly interested in applications from women. Applications from severely disabled people and those treated as such will be given preferential consideration if they are equally qualified. Only a minimum level of physical fitness is required.

For foreign university degrees, we require a certificate evaluation issued by the Central Office for Foreign Education (ZAB). It classifies your foreign university degree into the German education system. We ask you to search for your degree in the anabin information portal (https://anabin.kmk.org/anabin.html) and attach the certificate evaluation to your application. If your degree cannot be found there, a certificate evaluation (https://zab.kmk.org/de/zeugnisbewertung) must be applied for.

Do you feel addressed? Then apply by 10.09.2026 via

LINK (https://bewerbung.dienstleistungszentrum.de/frontend/THW-2026-240/index.html)

For questions regarding the application process, the employees of the Personnel Recruitment Service Center at the Federal Administration Office (Bundesverwaltungsamt) are happy to assist you at the telephone number 0228 99-358 87500.

Learn more:

www.thw.de (http://www.thw.de/)

Supplementary information: Applicant requirements: Advanced knowledge: Project management, disaster protection Expert knowledge: Event management