Young Professional Programme
Luvent Consulting GmbH, a Chemonics Company, is a leading international development consultancy specialising in private sector development, climate change and digitalisation. Our clients are major international donor organisations, including the European Union, the German development agencies GIZ and KFW, and the African and Asian Development Banks. They trust Luvent to deliver valuable and impactful solutions for complex societal, economic and environmental problems. With a proven track record of successfully implementing over 130 projects in more than 80 countries, Luvent has rapidly built a reputation for technical excellence in the development sector. As part of the Chemonics group, with headquarters in Washington, D.C. and London, we are embedded in a global network united by a shared mission and commitment to sustainable development.
We offer university graduates the opportunity to start their careers in international development by participating in Luvent’s 12-month Young Professional Programme in Berlin. You will join our fast-growing and successful team, support the acquisition of donor-funded projects, contribute hands-on to project implementation, and collaborate with senior project managers and expert teams worldwide.
You will also benefit from numerous training opportunities, such as workshops and conferences, and gain exposure to our broad range of sectoral expertise. A dedicated mentor will guide you throughout the programme, supporting your professional growth and helping you achieve your development goals.
Our offer
- Training opportunities and hands-on practical advice and feedback for career development (mentoring, training, workshops, conferences).
- Impact-driven work in an exciting sector with opportunities for professional and personal growth.
- Attention to work-life balance with flexible working hours.
- Friendly working atmosphere with a supportive team spirit, multicultural teams and flat hierarchies.
- Possibility to specialize in one of our areas of expertise: digitalisation, private sector development and climate change.
- Competitive compensation.
Responsibilities
Candidates can look forward to regular client contact in business development and project management.
- Support the preparation of proposals for individual assignments and participate and learn in increasingly complex and comprehensive offers over time.
- Recruit specialists and team members for international projects.
- Support project implementation, including reporting, service delivery, organising conferences, team coordination, and project steering.
- Ensure quality control of specific project outputs.
Experience & Skill Requirements
- Commitment and passion for international development.
- Outstanding academic credentials with a university degree in International Studies, Political Sciences, Economics, Business Administration, European Studies or a related field.
- Full computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Fluency in English; fluency in French and/or Spanish is an advantage.
- Positive, “can do” attitude.
Please apply to only one position – the one that best matches your experience.
