Intern (m/f/d) for “Sino-German Cooperation on Climate Change (SGCCC)” and Green Cluster at GIZ East Asia

The position is available at the SGCCC, specifically the following two projects and the Green Cluster coordination team
•Sino-German Cooperation on Climate Change – Climate Partnership
•Sino German Cooperation on Climate Change – NDC Implementation

The "Sino-German-Cooperation on Climate Change" (SGCCC) acts as a platform for exchange on NDC implementation and climate governance between the Chinese and German national climate departments. At the national level, it supports the policy dialogue and enhances the exchange of experiences and best practices. At the local level, activities contribute to the enhanced implementation of climate policies (mitigation, adaptation, finance) and measures in China’s 14th Five-Year Plan. GIZ implements the project as part of Germany’s International Climate Initiative (IKI) on behalf of the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Climate Action, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMUKN) and the Federal Foreign Office.

• Research assignments on European, German and Chinese climate policy and support in closely following climate-related policy developments.
• Assistance in the preparation, implementation and follow-up of project activities (including but not limited to meetings, bilateral dialogues, expert workshops, networking, conferences, study tours etc.) and related documentation of project results for internal and external use.
• Maintenance and updating of the internet presence and other PR and information materials.
• Targeted research on project-relevant topics, editing of information for newsletters and presentations.
• Translation of documents and presentations between German and English (and Chinese).
• Support of daily administrative project tasks.
• Support of the Green Cluster Portfoliomanagement by conducting research, preparing monitoring and management tools, designing presentations, drafting, translating and editing publications

• Currently enrolled in a Master’s degree or recently graduated (within last six months) in a field relevant to both projects, e.g. Climate/Energy Policy, Environmental Economics, Political Science, International Relations or Regional Studies.
• Understanding of international climate change policies and instruments, in particular in the EU, Germany and China.
• Prior work experience/internships in the area of climate change, international cooperation and/or prior work experience/internships in China are an asset.
• Reliable, independent, results-oriented, structured working style and able to meet tight deadlines.
• Team player, enthusiastic, and with good communication skills.
• Experience in writing and using WordPress CMS is an advantage.
• Working proficiency in German and English; knowledge of Mandarin is an asset.

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). Depending on the country of assignment a monthly expatriation allowance (gross), predetermined by GIZ will be paid on top.

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

For further information, please contact Mrs. Yun Cao (yun.cao@giz.de).