Call for Applications – Program Intern Westerwelle Startup Haus Tunis (WSHT)   عودة إلى الفرص

Job Title:  Program Intern 

Location : WSHT – 71 Avenue Jean Jaurès 1001, Tunis 

Years of Experience:   0-1 

Promotion potential:  Onboarding as Full time Staff member 

About us:   

The Westerwelle Foundation for International Understanding with headquarters in Berlin, Germany is a non-profit organization. The foundation was established in 2013 by Dr. Guido Westerwelle, former German Minister for Foreign Affairs, and Ralph Dommermuth, CEO and Founder of United Internet AG.

Our work aims to boost digital transformation in emerging countries and create a spill-over effect that includes strengthening transparency and integrity measures within private and public sector institutions. To achieve this, the Westerwelle Foundation actively scouts entrepreneurs who are able to create digital sustainable solutions which could be implemented in various social and economic areas.

The Westerwelle Foundation manages entrepreneurship hubs called “Westerwelle Startup Haus” in select locations to support start-up ecosystems and entrepreneurs. Each hub runs entrepreneurship support programs on sector- and stage-specific topics. In addition, the Westerwelle Young Founders Program is a Berlin-based fellowship that supports 50 entrepreneurs from emerging markets to attain international investment and growth.

In March 2016, the Westerwelle Foundation opened its first Startup Haus in the city center of Tunis. The WSHT offers co-working space, private offices, meeting rooms, a multifunctional event space and advisory services for startups. Additionally, WSHT hosts regular workshops and networking events to facilitate knowledge exchange and community building.

Job Responsibilities: 

Under the supervision of the Head of Programs, the duties of the Intern include but are not limited to : 

• Assist the team in the implementation of business support activities. This includes planning, coordination as well as contacting entrepreneurs, founders, and stakeholders. This also includes the mobilization of partners, follow-up, and logistical support, etc.
• Participate in the preparation and dissemination of communication related to the Startup Support Program of Westerwelle Startup Haus Tunis. 
• Contribute in drafting narrative reports related to the ongoing activities of Westerwelle Startup Haus Tunis. 
• Conduct research and summarize findings on project outputs.
• Assist with organizing events, demo days, and meetings that are organized at WSHT.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree – ideally in international affairs, business management, finance, communication, marketing or similar or graduate student
• Previous volunteering experiences or internships with NGOs;  
• Strong oral and written communication skills in English as well as in Arabic and French
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills, working with different groups, partners and nationalities
• Strong level of proficiency with MS Office Suite, specifically Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Sharepoint and Excel.