About the Role
As a Software & AI Solutions Specialist, you will contribute to ensuring our global NGO colleagues have access to the best software and AI solutions, enabling efficient and secure usage. You will help select and manage our diverse international software landscape, keeping IT security and compliance in mind. This role is part of a ten-person IT team, working closely with two other Software Specialists. The focus is on managing existing standard software, typically cloud solutions, rather than software development, though basic software development knowledge is beneficial.
Responsibilities
- Monitor the market and technology trends in software and AI, assessing their applicability for ProVeg.
- Facilitate knowledge transfer regarding software and AI applications, developing online courses, workshops, and wiki pages.
- Empower teams to optimally utilize software and AI features for their specific use cases and advise leadership on opportunities and risks.
- Maintain an overview of ProVeg's software and AI solutions and key international team projects.
- Set up central software solutions and provide user support.
- Implement process automations using No-Code/Low-Code platforms.
- Select and implement suitable AI and software solutions, ensuring smooth integration with existing systems.
- Contribute to shaping the software and AI strategy, roadmap, and policies.
- Collaborate with internal data protection coordination to minimize risks and ensure IT security and data privacy compliance.
Requirements
- Completed university degree (e.g., Master's in Computer Science, Information Management, Digital Media) or comparable qualification with at least four years of professional experience.
- Affinity for software and ability to quickly learn new solutions.
- Good understanding of artificial intelligence and experience with various AI applications.
- Proficient written and spoken English communication skills.
- Structured and pragmatic work approach.
- Eagerness to learn and continuously improve processes.
- Alignment with ProVeg's goals.
Skills
- Software
- AI Applications
- IT Security
- Compliance
- Market and Technology Monitoring
- Knowledge Transfer
- Software Support
- Software Administration
- No-Code/Low-Code Platforms
- Process Automation
- System Selection
- System Implementation
- Data Protection
- Project Management
- CRM Systems (e.g., HubSpot)
- Software Development
- REST APIs
Location
- Remote within Germany
- Remote within the EU
Work Type
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Contract (1 year with option to extend)
Experience Level
- Minimum four years of professional experience
Education Level
- Completed university degree (e.g., Master's in Computer Science, Information Management, Digital Media)
- Comparable qualification through IT training or further education (e.g., Fachinformatiker*in)
Benefits
- Full remote work with option to work from the Berlin office
- Flexible working hours with option to compensate overtime with time off
- Option to work temporarily from abroad (max 183 days/year)
- 25 days basic holiday (FTE) plus an additional day annually
- Option to purchase additional holiday days
- Appreciative work environment in a highly motivated team
- Strong focus on personal development and a dedicated training budget
- Provision of a work laptop and access to a well-equipped office in Berlin Tiergarten
- Mindfulness program and mental well-being support (free membership with Open Up and Headspace)
About the Company
- We are a global NGO working towards a world where everyone chooses delicious and healthy food that is good for people, animals, and our planet.
- We are an inclusive workplace for our diverse employees worldwide and encourage everyone in our organization to bring their whole selves to work.
Equal Opportunity
- We encourage all applicants to apply without a photo and without stating their date or place of birth.
- If you live with a disability, health impairment, and/or neurodiversity, please let us know how we can adapt and support the application process. For example, we can offer alternative tools, different interview formats, or additional time for tasks.
