Intern (m/f/d) at the Global Carbon Markets

The Global Carbon Market project (GCM) assists public sector decision-makers around the world in implementing and using market-based instruments in their national climate projects and plans such as Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), Long-Term Strategies (LTS), and climate change policies and legislation. With studies, capacity-building activities and pilot programs, the project also supports the strategic development of new instruments for cooperative approaches under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement. It likewise promotes private sector involvement in the development and implementation of market-based solutions and advises both public authorities and private enterprises on the potential benefits of market-based instruments to mitigate climate change. Other project components include the provision of trainings to prepare government representatives in the partner countries for the climate change negotiations and providing support for regional cooperation in the carbon market. The project works with countries in Eastern Africa, the Caribbean and Southeast Asia.

During the internship, you will work on the following tasks: 

• You conduct research tasks and prepare relevant information on international climate policy with a focus on market-based instruments.
• You support the organization and implementation of national, regional and international conferences, workshops and other (online) events.
• You support the project management and administration, including the preparation and documentation of meetings as well as knowledge management.
• You support the public relations work of the project, including the preparation of communication materials.

• You are a student or recent graduate in the field of environmental, political, social and economic sciences or in another relevant subject related to climate and environmental issues and/or international politics.
• You have acquired initial relevant expertise or work experience in the field of international climate policy, climate negotiations and the Paris Agreement.
• You are interested in the topics of international cooperation; initial work experience, especially in developing and emerging countries, is an advantage.
• You have initial experience in project management and the planning and organization of events.
• You have very good organizational and communication skills.
• You are willing to work in a team and take on short-term assignments.
• Your English skills are fluent, German skills are a plus.
• You are familiar with standard work tools such as MS Office (especially Word, PowerPoint, Excel, MS Teams) and ideally virtual communication platforms.

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 €2.349,- (gross).

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

For further information, please contact Mr Malte Plewa (malte.plewa@giz.de).