Student Assistant - AI & Data Solutions

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is a private, non-governmental, humanitarian organisation that provides medical aid in over 70 countries worldwide. The headquarter of the German section is in Berlin. Here, you will work with over 300 employees in various departments every day to support people in need. Our organisational culture is based on diversity, progress, and open and respectful cooperation. We evaluate incoming applications solely on the basis of professional qualifications and consider them regardless of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, religion, or belief system.

BE PART OF THE TEAM

Are you curious about how AI can make a real‑world impact beyond the tech industry? We at MSF Germany are looking for a Student Assistant to join our Data Engieering and Analytics team. In this role, you will gain hands‑on experience working with AI tools and systems while supporting meaningful humanitarian work. You will collaborate with diverse teams across MSF, help turn practical challenges into smart, responsible AI solutions, and learn how technology can be used ethically to support the work at our Berlin office.

YOU will

As a team member you will support our projects on site - without actually being there. You will be responsible for the following tasks:

Support the exploration, testing, and integration of AI‑based tools that address real operational needs at MSF
Assist in translating user and team requirements into AI use cases, prototypes, or technical concepts
Conduct desk research on AI trends, tools, and best practices relevant to humanitarian and non‑profit contexts
Help document solutions, workflows, and learnings in a clear and accessible way for non‑technical stakeholders
Collaborate with colleagues from different departments (e.g. IT, data protection, fundraising, communications,…) to support responsible AI adoption
Assist with presentations, internal communications, and knowledge‑sharing related to AI initiatives
Support ETL/data tasks and data driven report creation

You have

The following professional qualifications and personal qualities are important to us:

Enrollment as a student for at least one more year in a technical, analytical, or related field with an interest in AI and digital technologies (please indicate the expected remaining duration of your studies in your application)
Strong interest in AI and digital technologies, and curiosity about how they can be applied in a responsible and ethical way
Solid understanding of AI concepts, data, and software tools, with hands‑on experience through studies, projects, or internships
Structured and reliable working style, with good documentation and communication skills
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in an international and interdisciplinary environment
Very good English skills; German is an advantage but not required

OUR Offer

Hard facts

Salary: 15,10€ per hour + 13th monthly salary
6 weeks holidays per year plus days off on 24. and 31.12.
200€ bonus at the start of the employment

Life Balance

Flexible working hours
Mobile working with presence in our office depending on work requirements incl. technical equipment
Work from another European country for up to 6 weeks a year

Nice to have

Office: kitchens, fruit/snacks, drinks, modern equipment
Urban Sports Membership
Bicycle cellar
and much more

Trainings

Choice of various further training opportunities
Access to e-learning platforms
Offers/topic weeks on mental health, well-being and EDI

Does that sound good? Then become part of our team. We look forward to receiving your application.