Internship (m/f/d) within the International Services in Brussels

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is a global enterprise for international cooperation and sustainable development. Operating worldwide with more than 20 thousand employees, GIZ supports complex reforms and change processes, often in challenging contexts, with the overarching goal of sustainably improving people’s living conditions.
GIZ International Services (InS) is the company’s business unit that provides services to international clients such as the European Commission, EIB and other donors. Beyond its core mandate of supporting the German Federal Government in bilateral development cooperation, GIZ also delivers results-oriented services on the international market through InS, drawing on its extensive expertise and experience. GIZ International Services office in Brussels prepares and implements large projects financed by different donors on diverse topics focusing on global facilities and global impact. Main sectors of interventions include Climate change, energy, sustainable finance and economic development.

During your internship you'll have the following tasks:

• Supporting the acquisition process for international tenders (administrative tasks, research, partner identification etc.).
• Preparing background papers, presentations, and concept notes
• Assisting in project implementation, monitoring, and reporting
• Maintaining databases, partner contacts, and project documentation
• Supporting knowledge management and communication tasks
• Assisting with administrative and logistical tasks related to InS operations in Brussels

• Bachelor’s or master’s program in international relations, political science, economics, development studies, business administration, or related fields
• Political sensitivity and good understanding of development policy issues and the objectives of German development cooperation
• High interest in international cooperation and development
• Basic knowledge of monitoring and evaluation in development cooperation
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Good knowledge of common MS Office programmes; good working knowledge of MS Lists and MS SharePoint is an advantage
• Flexible and detail oriented
• Proactive and team player mindset able to work under pressure
• Sound conceptual skills with analytical and innovative thinking
• German and/or French fluency is considered a strong asset
• Experience in AI platforms use is considered 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 support equal opportunities and welcome applications from people with disabilities. 

Candidates must hold a Belgian work permit, which in case of non-EU nationality must be uploaded when applying.

We pay a monthly stipend of €1.350,- (gross). Please note that the contract will be concluded under Belgian law.

GIZ would like to increase the proportion of employees with disability, both in Germany and abroad.

For further information, please contact Mrs. Patta (erica.patta@giz.de).