Referent*in (d/w/m) Beruf & Orientierung
Opportunity Overview The International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Germany is hiring a Referentin (d/w/m) for Beruf & Orientierung (Career & Orientation) to be based in Güstrow, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, with work covering the district and city of Rostock. The position starts no earlier than September 15, 2026, is full-time (40 hours per week), and is initially limited to 14 months. The role is part of the "PRIMA-Lab" project, which supports people with refugee and migration backgrounds who have visible or invisible disabilities in entering the labor market. The project is funded by the EU and the German Federal Government (BMAS) through the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+), and is implemented together with a partner in Güstrow and the Rostock area. The person in this role will develop accessible, language-sensitive learning and qualification materials, create self-learning resources and guides, and help organize training formats for various target groups. The focus is on inclusive, barrier-reduced design and psychosocial support. You will also help develop awareness and training offers for professionals, employers, partner organizations, and migrant self-organizations, and support individual social-pedagogical accompaniment and coordination of program activities with project partners and counseling centers. IRC was founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein and is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations, working in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities. IRC Germany was established in 2016 and works in the areas of education, career and orientation, protection, legal counseling, and participation. The organization helps people affected by political crises, war, persecution, and natural disasters to restore health, safety, education, and economic wellbeing. Mecklenburg-Vorpommern is Germany's northeasternmost state, known for its Baltic Sea coast, lakes, and quieter pace of life. Güstrow is a mid-sized town about 40 kilometers south of Rostock, with a historic old town and a reasonable cost of living compared to larger German cities. The region has a growing need for integration services, and the work culture at IRC emphasizes teamwork, flexibility, and a commitment to inclusion. German language skills at C1 level are required, and English at B2, so applicants should be comfortable working in a German-speaking environment. Benefits - Starting salary of €42,706 gross per year, with annual salary adjustments - 30 days of annual leave plus a generous special leave policy - Flexible working hours and home office options - Fitness studio membership - Company pension plan (betriebliche Altersvorsorge) - Shopping vouchers - Subsidy for childcare costs - Job bike leasing - Subsidy for the Deutschlandticket (public transport pass) - Access to timely and confidential psychological support if needed - Training and development opportunities, including free language courses - Assistance services for people with disabilities if needed Eligibility - Completed degree or comparable qualification in communication studies, media pedagogy, humanities, or educational science - Knowledge of German as a Second Language (DaZ) and technical language didactics, and experience developing technical language learning materials - Experience developing analog and digital learning materials and learning platforms, considering accessibility for the target group - Experience working with people with migration backgrounds or with people with visible or invisible impairments and disabilities - Experience developing training courses and leading workshops - Knowledge of developing IFSL materials and language-sensitive work instructions is an advantage - Team-oriented, with organizational skills and willingness to cooperate with partners and network - German at C1 level and English at B2 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference - Additional languages spoken by the target group (e.g., Ukrainian, Arabic, Dari) are an advantage - Willingness to travel regularly, approximately 10% of working time Required Documents - Resume/CV - Three references or work certificates, if available - Extended certificate of good conduct (erweitertes Führungszeugnis) upon hiring How to Apply 1. Prepare your application with your resume and, if available, three references or work certificates. 2. Submit your application through the IRC online portal. For questions, contact Friederike Haarbrücker at [email protected]. 3. Click the Apply button below to submit your application.
