sequa as Employer
Attractive Jobs
sequa offers jobs at the company headquarters in Bonn and also in the IPD office in Berlin and at various international project locations.Our headquarters in Bonn city center and our Berlin office in the immediate vicinity of Friedrichstrasse station are easily accessible by public transport. As an employer, we provide the Deutschlandticket.
In the 2021 employee survey, our employees confirmed that sequa offers very good working conditions and a pleasant working atmosphere: Almost 100% of employees say that they enjoy coming to work!
Aside from a fair, competitive monthly salary, we offer all our permanent staff a yearly bonus payment, an annually varying wage component, a vacation allowance, capital-forming payments and a company pension scheme.
You can expect flexible working hours, highly variable part-time models, the option of mobile working, 30 days' vacation and, depending on the federal state, two or three additional days off (Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve, "Rosenmontag").
Your further development is important to us: we support every employee with a generous training budget. You discuss your development wishes in regular feedback meetings with your manager. We want our employees to stay healthy. That's why we offer preventive healthcare measures and pay subsidies for membership of the Urban Sports Club.
Unfortunately, we cannot consider unsolicited applications.
Are you curious? We look forward to hearing from you!
Fair, social and flexible
Our full-time work week consists of 39 working hours. Part-time employment can be arranged individually, depending on personal circumstances. We do not use time recording systems. All our employees operate on the basis of a “working time on trust” model. The works council represents the interests of our staff.The management and the works council can negotiate works agreements that stipulate identical regulations for all employees. Current works agreements regulate such issues as working hours, partial retirement, information and telecommunication systems, VDU work, one-time payments, further training, feedback interviews, job ticket, salaries.
Strong together
„We achieve our successes as a team“ – this credo is part of our self-image. All employees working on projects for the same customer form a „Client Group”. As a general rule, each employee is part of at least two such groups. This principle facilitates knowledge sharing in the company, keeps work more varied and makes our employees widely deployable. Regular teambuilding activities contribute to a positive, cooperative company culture.
We openly communicate the results of our regular employee surveys to all our staff and discuss them jointly to improve ourselves.
Promoting Development
For all new staff members we organize a thourough induction phase and provide them with a mentor for their first steps in the company. The discussion of individual qualification requirements is an important element of the regular feedback interviews with the line manager.
We cover the costs for further training either in whole or in part, depending on the individual case. The balance on a personal further training account, that is stocked up annually, can be used to finance individual training measures.
sequa worldwide
sequa operates globally. We expect our staff to be willing to go on business trips regularly both in Germany and abroad.
We trust our employees and give them a high degree of personal responsibility.
As a member of the sequa team you will gain a lot of valuable experience in exciting projects worldwide in which you can take an active part.
sequa as Training Company
Sound training with qualification: office management assistant
At our Bonn headquarters, we offer you varied and extensive training that will be profitable and fun for you. As a sequa trainee you have many friendly colleagues who will always be ready to answer your questions. Our headquarters are located in Bonn’s city centre and can be reached easily by public transport.
The office management apprenticeship lasts three years. It covers all commercial-administrative tasks in our areas programme management, project controlling, finance & controlling, human resources and marketing. In addition to a fair training salary, sequa also pays a job ticket and subsidizes various sports activities.
A safe start
Our well-qualified trainers at sequa offer competent instruction and guidance for your career entry. You can gather valuable experience in exciting projects worldwide. Your colleagues will actively involve you in the project work. You will be able to acquire know-how and skills in office administration and organisation. Moreover, you will receive comprehensive training in all business processes and contexts. After your successful graduation you have good prospects of being offered permanent employment.
Apprentice Statement
My name is Benedikt and I was an apprentice for office management at sequa gGmbH from 2015 to 2018.
In the course of my three-year apprenticeship I passed through all departments of the company. During this time I got to know my field of work in a very practical way and from the very beginning I took on tasks on my own responsibility. In so-called "apprentice interviews" I was able to interview my colleagues in order to gain more insight into the diverse projects at sequa.
My main fields of work were accounting, controlling and assistance. Here I was responsible for a wide variety of tasks ranging from formatting contracts, organising events, booking invoices to auditing travel expense reports. At sequa I was trained fairly and supported on my way: For example, I was allowed to take part in a three-week learning stay in London, where I was able to use and significantly improve my English skills.
After the successful completion of my training, I had the opportunity to support sequa as a junior controller while studying for a B.A. degree in economics. Since 2019 I have been employed as a controller in sequa’s project controlling.
Benedikt Grunenberg
Former Apprentice (2015 - 2018)
Internship
For students interested in development cooperation
As a globally operating development organisation, we conduct projects in many different cooperation countries. As an intern at our Bonn headquarters, you will gain a comprehensive view of our demanding business activities as well as of our mode of operation.
Your internship at sequa should last a minimum of two months and a maximum of three months. At the start of the internship you should be at least in your fifth semester. We expect very good spoken and written German and English skills (language level: at least C1) and would be glad about any additional foreign language skills.
Your tasks will range from collaboration in project applications and reporting for various clients to research on economic data and issues of development policy to attending to foreign delegations.
We pay a monthly internship salary of 520 EUR. Your internship comprises 39 hours per week.
Have we aroused your curiosity? Would you like to know more? Then download our Internship Flyer.
As an Intern at sequa
My name is Svenja and I was able to get to know and support the management of programmes and projects at sequa gGmbH during a voluntary internship in spring 2021.
From the first day of my three-month internship, I was involved in projects and tasks and got to know the everyday tasks, but also challenges of project managers in internal meetings, which were conducted via tools such as Teams and Zoom due to the pandemic. In personal meetings, there was always time to ask questions and to get more deeply acquainted with individual topics of development cooperation or the cooperation between sequa, donors and project partners.
My tasks were very diverse and exciting, as my colleagues involved me in very different projects. For example, I contributed to the preparation of annual reports, compared target indicators of projects with monitoring evidence and collected, evaluated and adapted suitable references for applications for new projects for the specific case. I accompanied the preparations of a virtual intensive training in Asia, took care of the social media presence of mobility programmes and searched for experts for short-term assignments and accompanied the further recruitment process.
For me, the internship was a great enrichment and a valuable, very practical addition to my studies. I was able to learn a lot through the collegial working atmosphere.
International Team Leader (m/f/d)
Published: 16.09.2024
sequa gGmbH is a globally operating non-profit development organisation. Since 1991 sequa has carried out programmes and projects of international cooperation in close collaboration with the German private sector. sequa offers know-how and long-term experience in capacity development for chambers and associations (BMOs), vocational education and training, private sector development and trade promotion. The organisation is based in Bonn, Germany. sequa employs more than 100 persons (2023) and reported a turnover of EUR 60 m in 2023.
The Project
Skills Development for Youth Employment (SKYE) is a development cooperation programme in Nigeria implemented by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH. The programme aims at promoting needs-based Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) and youth employment in Nigeria to enhance economic development in Nigeria.
From 2019 until 2023 sequa cooperated with GIZ in SKYE l in order to strengthen selected sectors of the Nigerian economy by establishing cooperative vocational training as part of the Nigerian vocational training system. In cooperation with Nigerian chambers and associations sequa developed and piloted curricula for six trades on the Competency Based Training (CBT) approach in line with the requirements of the Nigerian Skills Qualifications Framework (NSQF). Since the format of workplace learning (50 percent of the training time takes place in companies) was well received by the industry the Organized Private Sector of Nigeria (OPSN), i.e. the association of all leading associations in Nigeria, took over a key role in standard development, but also to initiate a new Sector Skills Council (SSC) as a model for new SSCs to follow.
In order to anchor workplace learning as a model more sustainably and spread it further, sequa continues its work with the organised private sector in SKYE II with the following outcomes: (1) Strengthening the role of the private sector in vocational training (exchange with German and/or anglophone African Business Membership Organisations (BMOs) engaged in TVET; further development of SSCs. (2) Qualification of vocational training personnel (develop a standard for in-company trainers in workplace learning; practical training of vocational school teachers). (3) Promote cooperation between private sector and vocational schools/polytechnic colleges (joint implementation of workplace learning; collaboration in career orientation measures). (4) Support setting up a sustainable range of CBT short-term training courses.
Your Tasks
- Coordinate the overall management and implementation of the Project
- Lead sequa’s Project team and manage short-term expert missions and procurement contracts
- Oversee the functioning and compliance of administration and finance including procurement and office management in compliance with organisational procedures, donor requirements and the law of the country
- Conceptualise, prepare and quality assure assignments and missions conducted by short-term experts. Assist in the identification of national and international experts
- Cooperate and coordinate activities with the relevant structures of GIZ/SKYE
- Be the main contact person for all communication with the relevant institutions/actors
Your Profile
- Degree in the fields of vocational training, economics, labour market, social science, international relations, or similar; preferably background as vocational school teacher
- Good knowledge of the CBT based training approach
- Excellent command of written and spoken English; knowledge of German is an asset
- Strong communication and intercultural skills
- Good presentation skills
- Full computer literacy
Your Working Experience
- At least 10 years of international working experience in development cooperation
- At least 5 years experience in international TVET projects related to Competence Based Training (CBT) and introduction of SCCs
- Working experience with cooperative vocational training, preferably with workplace learning
- Relevant working experience with the organised private sector (chambers and associations) in Nigeria
- At least 3 years experience as team leader in an international project
Our offer
We offer you the opportunity to work in an extremely committed team in an international environment and a responsible area of responsibility with short decision-making processes. Please send your application documents (cover letter and CV in English, fee expectations, availability) by September 29, 2024 at the latest by
to Ms Bettina Müller, +49 0228-98238-31. If equally qualified, people with disabilities will be given preferential consideration.
Team Leader (m/f/d)
published on 04.09.2024
sequa gGmbH is a globally operating non-profit development organisation. Since 1991 sequa has carried out programmes and projects of international cooperation in close collaboration with the German private sector. sequa offers know-how and long-term experience in capacity development for chambers and associations (BMOs), vocational education and training, private sector development and trade promotion. The organisation is based in Bonn, Germany. sequa employs more than 100 persons (2023) and reported a turnover of EUR 60 m in 2023.
Your field of activity
Jointly with two partner organisations, sequa has applied for the implementation of Prevent Plastics Plus in a competitive call for proposals. The evaluation by the EU is still ongoing and a decision is expected in the near future. The project is a sequel of the SWITCH Asia project Prevent Plastics (2020-2024), which is currently being implemented by sequa and partners.
The intended impact of Prevent Plastics Plus is to support the transition of Myanmar to a low-carbon, resource efficient and circular economy. The envisaged outcomes of are 1) the adoption of circular economy practices and 2) MSMEs have reduced waste, their greenhouse gas emissions and have improved resource efficiency.
Throughout the implementation of the project, the project team will be based in Yangon, sharing an office with our other project MADE. The project team will comprise seven staff members.
Your Tasks
- Coordinate the overall management and implementation of the project in Myanmar in close collaboration with the responsible sequa Project Director and colleagues
- Lead sequa’s project team and manage potential short-term expert missions and procurement contracts
- Be the main contact person for all communication with the relevant institutions/actors including the
- Beneficiary, other Stakeholders and Operating Structure
- Be responsible for management of the local project team and allocation of duties among experts for the efficiency and success of the operation
- Prepare work plans and implementation schedules for the implementation of the project
- Ensure timely submission of all project outputs as required and implementation of controlling/monitoring procedures
Your Profile
- University degree in one of the fields of administrative sciences, economics, social sciences, law, international relations, or in the absence of such a degree at least 10 years of working experience in development cooperation, business management, or public administration
- Post graduate degree in business management or human resources management will be an asset
- Excellent command of written and spoken English
- Strong communication skills, intercultural skills and team spirit
- Good presentation skills
- Full computer literacy
Your Working Experience
- Preferably 10 but a minimum of 7 years of working experience in one of the fields business management or public administration is required
- Preferably 4 but a minimum 2 years of working experience as team leader in development cooperation is required desired
- Working experience in one of this fields: circular economy, sustainable production and consumption is required
- Experience in at least one EU funded project will be an asset
- Working experience in Myanmar will be a strong asset
Our offer
We offer you a job with meaning and impact, the opportunity to work in an extremely committed team and an interesting area of responsibility with short decision-making processes.
Please send your application documents (cover letter, your CV in the EuropeAid format, salary expectations, availability by 20 September 2024 at the latest by E-Mail to Ms Julia Dittenhauser,E-Mail.
If equally qualified, people with disabilities will be given preferential consideration.
Internship for German and international students (m/f/d) with an interest in development cooperation in the tourism sector
sequa gGmbH is a non-profit development organisation operating worldwide. We have been implementing international cooperation programmes and projects in close cooperation with the German business community since 1991. The company offers competence and experience in the business areas of chamber and association promotion, vocational training and trade promotion. The company is headquartered in Bonn. sequa employs over 100 people (2023) and generates a turnover of EUR 71 million (2022).
The project
Together with the Federal Association of Wholesale, Foreign Trade and Services (BGA) and other partners, we are implementing the project "Import Promotion Desk (IPD)". The project is funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and aims to strengthen promising sectors in selected developing and emerging countries by improving access to the European market, and thereby promoting trade with and tourism to the partner countries. The project has offices in Bonn and Berlin. Your internship will be in either Berlin.
Your Tasks / Responsibilities
- Assistance with the organisation and implementation of events and other project activities (e.g. international trade fairs such as the ITB Berlin/ wtm London, study tours, Fam Trips)
- Research about relevant tourism companies
- Support with public relations tasks (e.g. photo database)
- Assistance with reporting on IPD sub-projects
- Support for project administration
Our Requirements / Your Qualification
- Education/ degrees: Tourism-related studies, at least in the 3rd semester
- Expertise: Excellent user skills in the common Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and organisational skills;
- Language skills: Written and spoken English and, if possible, knowledge of another foreign language. (French, Spanish, Russian). Basic German is recommended.
- Social skills: resilient personality with a lot of initiative, flexibility, communicative and socially competent attitude in a dynamic, multicultural environment.
- Further requirements: Diplomatic skills in working with numerous stakeholders at various levels (governments, associations, companies) and in different intercultural fields of action.
- We offer you the opportunity to work within an extremely committed team with a great deal of Responsibility.
In addition, we offer flexible working hours and compatibility of career and family life.If equally qualified, people with disabilities will be given preferential consideration.
Please send your application documents (cover letter and CV in English) by email to Mrs Manuela Borkenhagen.