Employer profile
SES-Senior Experten Service
Nairobi, KEImpact-drivenNon-Profit EnterpriseDevelopment CooperationEducation
Impact3Sustainability Goals
LocationNairobi
About us
SES-Senior Experten Service is Germany's largest volunteer organization for retired professionals and executives, as well as those on a career break. Since 1983, this non-profit gGmbH has promoted global knowledge transfer, particularly in development cooperation. Domestically, it supports the next generation in schools and vocational training, including through the "VerAplus" program for apprentices. With over 14,000 experts, the organization makes a significant social and educational contribution.
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Sustainability Goals
Quality Education
Global Knowledge Transfer for Quality Education
The organization supports education and vocational training in developing countries through its senior experts, strengthening local educational systems and capacities.
Fostering Vocational Training in Germany
SES assists apprentices in Germany via its VerAplus program, offering free individual support to help overcome challenges and prevent training dropouts.
Decent Work & Economic Growth
Securing Skilled Labor for Sustainable Growth
By facilitating know-how transfer and supporting apprentices, SES-Senior Experten Service helps secure skilled labor and strengthens the economy.
Driving Economic Development through Expert Knowledge
Internationally, the organization promotes economic growth in developing countries by providing expert knowledge and management expertise.
Reduced Inequalities
Promoting Equal Opportunities through Individual Support
The VerAplus program offers free, low-threshold support for apprentices facing challenges, thereby reducing social inequalities in education.
Reducing Inequalities through International Cooperation
Through knowledge transfer in development cooperation, the organization helps reduce economic and social inequalities between regions and countries.
FAQs
Q1What is the core mission of SES-Senior Experten Service?+
SES-Senior Experten Service is Germany's largest volunteer organization for retired professionals and executives, as well as those on a career break. Its core mission is the transfer of know-how, primarily supporting international development cooperation and fostering the next generation in Germany.
Q2What is the scale and impact of SES-Senior Experten Service?+
The organization boasts a network of 14,806 experts, including 2,025 specialists in Weltdienst 30+. Its work is highly regarded, with evaluations confirming its success, and Federal President Dr. Frank-Walter Steinmeier has praised its decades-long commitment.
Q3Which Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) does SES-Senior Experten Service primarily address?+
SES-Senior Experten Service primarily focuses on SDG 4 (Quality Education) and SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth). Secondarily, the organization contributes to SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities).
Q4Where is SES-Senior Experten Service based and where does it operate?+
The organization is a gGmbH based in Bonn, Germany. It operates internationally in development cooperation, particularly in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and East and Southeast Europe, and is also active throughout Germany.
