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Internship on Demand-Side Subsidies for Energy Access – Energising Development

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Our model for success is a better life for everyone and purposeful tasks for our employees. For more than 50 years, the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), as a company of the German Federal Government, has been supporting the implementation of development policy goals worldwide. Together with partner organisations in 120 countries, we are involved in a diverse range of projects. If you want to make a difference in the world and develop yourself in the process, you've come to the right place.

  • Job-ID: V000061785
  • Location: Bonn
  • Assignment period: 06/01/2025 - 11/30/2025
  • Field: Trainees
  • Type of employment: full-time
  • Application deadline: 04/23/2025

Job description

Access to energy is a pre-requisite for sustainable economic and social development. However, significant inequalities in energy access persist patrially due to products being unaffordable for marginalised population groups. Through its component Energy Access through Demand-Side Subsidies (DSS), Energising Development (EnDev) is piloting DSS mechanisms to promote access to subsidised solar home systems or improved / clean cookstoves for marginalised households (incl. refugees and host communities), while minimising market distortion and encouraging collaboration with the private sector. About EnDev: The EnDev partnership is a joint results-oriented global programme of Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, and Switzerland. EnDev's objective is to provide access to modern energy services for households, social institutions as well as small and medium sized enterprises. EnDev is active in 20+ countries in Africa and Asia.

Your tasks

During your internship you'll have the following tasks:

  • Supporting EnDev with the implementation of the DSS pilots across Liberia, Malawi, Niger and Uganda
  • Assisting in the documentation and development of lessons learned from each of the DSS pilots
  • Supporting the development and implementation of DSS studies and evaluations
  • Contributing to the exchange with international stakeholders on demand-side subsidies
  • Assisting with the development and design of communication materials
  • Supporting day-to-day project activities, with potential for involvement in additional EnDev activities

Your profile

  • university studies in Science, Social Science, Economics or a related interdisciplinary field with a focus on energy, development, or other relevant areas
  • Excellent analytical skills
  • Good organisational and planning skills
  • Good communication (written and oral) skills as well as the ability to effectively build relationships
  • Good knowledge and experience in the use of MS Office (Word, PowerPoint and Excel); knowledge in working with MS Teams is desirable
  • Fluency in written and spoken English is mandatory, German and French are an asset
  • Regional expertise or experience in Sub-Saharan Africa are desirable
  • Expertise or experience in development cooperation or the energy sector are desirable

Notes

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 €2.205,01 (gross).

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

For further information, please contact Mrs. Leitner (sarah.leitner@giz.de).

Our benefits

Apply now: https://jobs.giz.de/index.php?ac=application&jobad_id=75367
Job description

Access to energy is a pre-requisite for sustainable economic and social development. However, significant inequalities in energy access persist patrially due to products being unaffordable for marginalised population groups. Through its component Energy Access through Demand-Side Subsidies (DSS), Energising Development (EnDev) is piloting DSS mechanisms to promote access to subsidised solar home systems or improved / clean cookstoves for marginalised households (incl. refugees and host communities), while minimising market distortion and encouraging collaboration with the private sector. About EnDev: The EnDev partnership is a joint results-oriented global programme of Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, and Switzerland. EnDev's objective is to provide access to modern energy services for households, social institutions as well as small and medium sized enterprises. EnDev is active in 20+ countries in Africa and Asia.

Your tasks

During your internship you'll have the following tasks:

  • Supporting EnDev with the implementation of the DSS pilots across Liberia, Malawi, Niger and Uganda
  • Assisting in the documentation and development of lessons learned from each of the DSS pilots
  • Supporting the development and implementation of DSS studies and evaluations
  • Contributing to the exchange with international stakeholders on demand-side subsidies
  • Assisting with the development and design of communication materials
  • Supporting day-to-day project activities, with potential for involvement in additional EnDev activities
Your profile
  • university studies in Science, Social Science, Economics or a related interdisciplinary field with a focus on energy, development, or other relevant areas
  • Excellent analytical skills
  • Good organisational and planning skills
  • Good communication (written and oral) skills as well as the ability to effectively build relationships
  • Good knowledge and experience in the use of MS Office (Word, PowerPoint and Excel); knowledge in working with MS Teams is desirable
  • Fluency in written and spoken English is mandatory, German and French are an asset
  • Regional expertise or experience in Sub-Saharan Africa are desirable
  • Expertise or experience in development cooperation or the energy sector are desirable
Notes

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 €2.205,01 (gross).

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

For further information, please contact Mrs. Leitner (sarah.leitner@giz.de).

Our benefits
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