Intern (m/f/d) in the NDC Partnership Readiness Project (NRP)

The planning, implementation and revision of national climate action is a complex process, requiring extensive coordination and outreach, and a clear understanding of target-setting within national priorities. Countries are therefore often stretched when it comes to fulfilling the various tasks called for under the Paris Agreement and the international climate regime.

To support countries in these areas, the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) launched the self-funded NDC Partnership Readiness Project (NRP) in 2023 to further increase partner countries’ capacities to assess and sequence their existing and immediate climate policy and planning needs, and to provide high quality preparation support. Based on a country driven and tailor-made approach, the project offers improved access to international climate resources through the NDC Partnership, providing technical assistance for the development of actionable measures for national climate action, capacity building and knowledge exchange opportunities.

This internship offers the opportunity to gain experiences in the thematic areas on NDC preparation and implementation and the NDC Partnership Country Engagement over a period of 6 months (tentative start of internship 21.04.2025).

During your internship, you will gain insights into the day-to-day operations of the project team and participate in relevant meetings. Under guidance and supervision, you will independently work on topics that are oriented towards the specific tasks of the unit. In the process, you will learn about the administrative and organizational regulations of GIZ.

During the internship, you will carry out the following tasks:

• Research on NDC preparation and implementation and international cooperation in connection with other (climate) relevant agendas
• Support in internal knowledge management, organizational tasks and communication activities, e. g. for the support of country processes within the framework of the NDC Partnership
• Preparation and contribution to the (further) development of knowledge products; in particular the lessons learned of the projects ongoing country activities including, preparation of case studies and country examples
• Support of the organization and implementation of peer-to-peer exchanges in partner countries
• Support in the preparation and implementation of (virtual) events and country visits with partner projects and partner organisations

• Completed bachelor's degree in a relevant field of study (political, environmental, social sciences, or similar)
• Previous knowledge of climate policy issues and initial experience in development cooperation
• Communicative talent, analytical thinking, very good oral and written expression skills and the ability to work in a structured, self-proactive manner, even under time pressure
• First practical experience in the preparation and organization of events (virtual and/or face-to-face)
• Fluent in English and German (C1 or C2); as well as very good other language skills, especially in French and Spanish are an advantage
• Very good experience with Microsoft Office 365

GIZ is a signatory of the Diversity Charter. Recognition, appreciation and inclusion of diversity in the company are important to us. All employees shall be valued - regardless of gender and gender identity, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, social background, age or sexual orientation. 

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.

 We pay a monthly stipend of €2.205,04 (gross).

We support equal opportunities and welcome applications from people with disabilities. 

For further information, please contact Ms Narjissa Pauels (narjissa.pauels@giz.de).