Intern (m/f/d) in the International Tax Compact (ITC) Secretariat within the Sector Programme Sustainable Development Finance

The International Tax Compact (ITC) is a neutral platform that aims to enhance domestic revenue mobilisation (DRM) in partner countries and to promote fair, efficient, and transparent tax systems. The ITC promotes networking, peer learning, and capacity development bringing together a large number of stakeholders working in the field of tax and development (e.g., policymakers, tax administrators, representatives from academia, civil society organisations, etc). The ITC Secretariat, which is part of the GIZ Sector Programme Sustainable Development Finance (SDF), manages the day-to-day activities of the ITC. Currently, the ITC hosts the secretariats of two international initiatives in the area of DRM – the Addis Tax Initiative (ATI) and the Network of Tax Organisations (NTO).

More information can be found at www.taxcompact.net, www.addistaxinitiative.net, and www.nto.tax.

• Implementing and further developing the Addis Tax Initiative (ATI), most notably by facilitating the cooperation and exchange within the ATI Steering Committee and ATI Consultative Groups;
• Supporting the activities of the Network of Tax Organisations (NTO) and its 2026-2028 strategy;
• Supporting the organisation, implementation, and follow-up of ATI internal events and other virtual or hybrid international events on relevant topics of DRM and sustainable development finance (e.g. workshops, webinars, presentations side events in international conferences, etc.);
• Assisting in the conceptual preparation of studies and peer-learning activities as well as conducting research and drafting briefs, factsheets, and related documents;
• Collecting and managing data for external communication and monitoring purposes, notably in the context of the ATI, with concrete tasks on the analysis of quantitative data related to Official Development Assistance (ODA) trends;
• Supporting external communication by drafting website articles and other communication materials for the ITC, ATI, and NTO, including content for social media;
• Conducting research on relevant developments, events, and publications in the field of taxation and development and maintaining the DRM Calendar.
• Monitoring current debates and global developments in good financial governance, public finance, and sustainable development finance, with a focus on tax policy and tax administration;
• Supporting knowledge management, network management, and information exchange within the team and with external stakeholders;
• Supporting day-to-day administrative work within the ITC Secretariat and the SP SDF.

• University degree (equivalent to a bachelor’s degree or higher) in economics, political science, public administration, law, regional studies, or other relevant disciplines;
• Basic knowledge and vast interest in the fields of policymaking and governance, tax policy and administration, and international development cooperation;
• Ability to work in an organised, structured, independent, detail-oriented, and results-driven way, while being able to work under time pressure and willing to quickly familiarise yourself with complex issues;
• Strong fluency in written and spoken English is required, while good knowledge in French, Spanish, and/or German is a distinct advantage;
• Very good knowledge of the common MS Office programmes (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point) as well as strong drafting and communication skills;
• Experience in data analysis skills (such as independent use of languages such R and Python) is a distinctive advantage.
• Experience in external communication and/or network management is a distinctive advantage;
• Experience in the administration and maintenance of websites is a distinctive advantage.

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 Ms. Reguilon del Peso (irene.reguilondelpeso@giz.de).