Event Management and Political Communications Intern (m/f/d) for the EU-LAC Digital Alliance Secretariat

The EU-LAC Digital Alliance is the first bi-regional alliance for digital matters in the world. It provides a framework for the EU and countries in Latin America and the Caribbean to cooperate on technical and policy matters in fields such as meaningful connectivity, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, data governance, e-governance, earth observation and others, with the aim of driving forward an inclusive and human-centered digital transformation in both regions. Based on the 2023 Joint Declaration for a Digital Alliance, it currently has 49 signatory members. Governments, regional organizations and other stakeholders such as civil society and private sector representatives meet at regular intervals for high-level policy dialogues to agree on and co-design cooperation opportunities. In September 2025, the members of the EU-LAC Digital Alliance will meet in Antigua, Guatemala to jointly prepare for the CELAC-EU Summit in Santa Marta, Colombia in November 2025.

In the context of the Alliance, the EU-LAC Digital Alliance Secretariat serves as both a project management unit, and as a coordination facility for members and partners of the Alliance. The Secretariat coordinates and supports the organization of high-level policy dialogues and other events, supports the implementation of technical activities, manages communications, supports monitoring and knowledge management and provides information for donors and partners on demand. The Secretariat team is based in Germany, Chile and Costa Rica and supports a wider team based in various locations in Europe and Latin America.

Against this background, and in preparation of the 2025 EU-LAC Digital Alliance Week and 2025 CELAC-EU Summit, the Secretariat is seeking an Event Management and Political Communications Intern (m/f/d) to support the team until the end of the year.

 As part of your internship, your tasks will include the following :

• Support travel management and coordination of participants
• Support the development of communication materials and support communication efforts during the events
• Support follow-up efforts of the events, including communications, sharing of materials, preparation of monitoring data and supporting internal administrative processes
• Support team coordination, preparation, organization and documentation of meetings
• Support project communications, design and prepare communication materials (e.g., briefings, power point slides, project summaries and articles)
• Support evaluation of monitoring data and preparation of reports
• Support knowledge management in the wider EU-LAC Digital Alliance team

• You will study from the fifth semester onwards in a field related to e.g., digital transformation topics, international relations, public policy, political science, communication, social sciences
• High cultural sensitivity, gender competence, diplomatic skills as well as an integration-oriented personality and orientation to detail in project management and event organization
• Excellent communication skills, ability to communicate complex information in a political context
• Commitment, team spirit and reliability
• Flexibility to work in an international team operating across regions
• Working-level fluency in Spanish and English is required, professional knowledge of German and/or Portuguese is an asset 
• First experience in the following areas would be desirable in the field(s) of development cooperation and/or international relations and/or digital policy; in organising (virtual/blended/on-site) events and meetings

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 Kellerhof (leonie.kellerhof@giz.de).