MA in European Studies - Governance and Regulations
GITEC-IGIP is looking for a fulltime recruiter with fluent English and French language proficiency. If you are motivated to work in an international, dynamic team shaping projects with purpose in the international development sector, apply to this position based in Cologne, Germany.
About the company
GITEC-IGIP GmbH is a leading consulting company for international development cooperation projects headquartered in Germany’s fourth‑largest city Cologne. GITEC-IGIP’s multicultural team and global network of companies and offices around the world has more than five decades of professional experience across four continents. Our companies lead mainly publicly financed development projects.
Our Vacancy:
We are looking for a multi‑lingual enthusiastic colleague with at least 1–3 years of professional experience to join the international Recruitment Team at our headquarters in Cologne/Germany. In this position, you will contribute to the work of the Recruitment Team in finding experts and setting up teams for our international development projects.
Your main duties in this position
In this position you will be responsible for a variety of tasks including:
- Active sourcing of expert staff
- Liaison with technical departments to determine suitability of applicants
- Team compilation and presentation
- In collaboration with our experts, preparation and formatting of CVs
- Administrative tasks in support of the full recruitment lifecycle, including:
- Creating and posting job adverts on various channels
- Screening of resumes and scheduling of interviews; making initial assessments
- Maintaining and updating candidate database and records
- Preparing work/employment certificates and other confirmations
- Assistance in drafting and managing expert contracts in collaboration with our technical departments using contract templates
Required expertise / your profile
- A degree in HR, Business Administration, International Relations or a related field (or equivalent experience) with 1–3 years professional experience – preferably in an international context, ideally in talent acquisition
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal – fluent in English, Spanish or French with very good proficiency in at least one of the other languages
- IT‑competent (MS 365, MS Teams, social media, professional networks, LinkedIn…)
- Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail – very good research skills
- Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced environment – practical mindset
- Understanding of publicly funded international development projects is an asset
- Prior experience in recruitment is not a must, but transferable skills such as confident communication, active listening, strong networking, critical thinking and good time management are required
- A team player with a positive approach and willingness to learn
§Willingness to work on a permanent basis in Cologne/Germany
Our offer
You can expect:
- A very interesting and challenging position in an international working environment working on international development projects that make a difference
- The opportunity to be part of a dynamic and supportive team allowing you to expand your knowledge of the international cooperation sector
- The chance to work in open‑minded, dynamic and multicultural teams at our group headquarters in Cologne, liaising with international colleagues at our representations and offices around the world
- A competitive remuneration package with 13 monthly salaries per year
- Flexible working hours
If you are interested
We look forward to receiving your application documents including a motivational statement with information on earliest start date / notice period and gross salary expectations, up‑to‑date curriculum vitae, copies of professional degree(s) and work certificates.
Please submit your application documents (in English) to careers@gic-group.com stating the Job ref. no.: RECR_11_2025
Please note that we can only consider applicants with a valid residence and work permit for Germany / European Union who meet the required criteria!
