As development worker, you will be eligible for an attractive and extensive benefits package, based on the Development Workers Act (EhfG). It includes cash benefits (e.g. maintenance allowance), social benefits (e.g. insurance cover) and benefits in kind (e.g. organisation of departure and return travel), possibly also for your entitled family members.
The benefits package includes the following:
Basic maintenance allowance plus oversea bonus
Cost of living adjustment for partner countries with high price levels
Reintegration allowance
Equipment and furnishing allowance (one- time)
Lump sum furniture storage allowance
Leave allowance
Reimbursement of travel expenses (e.g. preparation in the home country, business trip
Reimbursement of baggage transport costs for departure and return travel
Childcare/kindergarten costs, school allowances (for children in the country of assignment)
Provision of a company car or a mobility allowance
Reimbursement of rental expenses for accommodation (in the country of assignment)
Rent subsidy (for entitled family members who remain in the home country)