Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit is looking for an Intern in Communications and Programme Management

To accelerate progress toward the SDGs and the Paris Agreement, there is an urgent need for faster, larger investments in clean energy. This is where GET.invest makes a difference. As a European multi-donor programme, we empower clean energy projects and companies across sub-Saharan Africa, the Caribbean and the Pacific to become investment-ready and secure the funding they need. With eight years of experience and over 500 clients advised, GET.invest offers unique insights into clean energy market developments and benefits from a strong network linking markets and political stakeholders. As an intern, you will support both our communications and programme steering, gaining valuable experience and honing your skills alongside a dynamic, international team of over 15 nationalities, bridging Europe and Africa, driven by political goals and the pulse of the private sector.

• Location: Bruxelles

• Assignment period: 02/01/2025 - 07/31/2025

• Field: Trainees

• Type of employment: full-time

• Application deadline: 11/26/2024

Your tasks

During your internship you'll have the following tasks:

• Provide direct support to management, facilitating efficient operations of the team through meeting preparation and moderation, minute-taking and workflow coordination

• Conduct research for donor requests, preparing responses to donor enquiries

• Contribute to editorial planning and communication insights, assisting in shaping content and monitoring communication channels

• Craft compelling content, writing articles and social media posts to keep our audience informed

• Create visual material for social media, presentations, and website content to enhance our storytelling

• Engage with our online community, managing daily interactions across social media platforms and updating our website

• Collaborate on content across teams, occasionally coordinating with external advisors, partners and service providers to ensure content alignment

• Support knowledge management, assisting in onboarding and implementing new knowledge management tools and strategies within the programme

Your profile

• You are about to finish your Master’s degree in Communications, International Relations, Political Sciences, Environmental or Development Studies, Business Administration or a related field, or have completed them no longer than six months ago from the start of the internship

• Prior experience with and interest in programme and project management and steering

• Prior experience with and interest in communication tasks, in particular drafting texts for social media, web and articles

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with social media platforms and website content management systems (e.g., WordPress)

• Basic skills in graphic design and creating visuals using tools like Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar are a plus

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English (C1); knowledge of additional languages (especially French or German) is a plus

• Basic knowledge or keen interest in clean energy, sustainable development or international development

• Detail-orientation and strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently

Notes

Please be informed that you are only allowed to apply for this internship, if you are currently enrolled as a student or graduated not longer than six months ago from the start of your internship. Candidates must also hold a Belgian work permit, which in case of non-EU nationality must be uploaded when applying. GIZ will neither cover costs nor apply for work permits for internships.

We pay a monthly stipend of €1,350 (gross). Please note that the contract will be concluded under Belgian law.

GIZ would like to increase the proportion of employees with disability, both in Germany and abroad. Applications from persons with disabilities are most welcome.

For further information, please contact Ms Christina Gewehr (christina.gewehr@giz.de).