Intern (m/f/d) for Communications and Outreach

Requirements for companies and their business partners to respect human rights and environmental standards are increasing worldwide. To support partner countries in effectively responding to the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), the European Commission and the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) have launched the Team Europe Initiative (TEI) “Sustainability in Global Value Chains”.

As part of this initiative, the project is establishing the EU Due Diligence Navigator for Partner Countries, an EU helpdesk that provides stakeholders in partner countries with free, tailored advisory services. Through the Navigator, governments, businesses, civil society organisations and other stakeholders can receive individual guidance and recommendations on suitable support measures to help them respond to CSDDD requirements.

The Navigator’s advisory team combines expertise in human rights and environmental due diligence (HREDD) with experience working with stakeholders in partner countries. The goal is to support stakeholders in partner countries to become 'fit for CSDDD' and for related EU regulations. During the current phase of the Navigator, strong communication and outreach efforts are essential to raise awareness of the helpdesk and reach its target groups in partner countries.

During your internship you will support the team in the following tasks:

• Supporting communication and outreach activities in close collaboration with the senior and junior Communications and Monitoring & Evaluation advisors
• Supporting with drafting communication materials and background content on the EU Due Diligence Navigator to promote the helpdesk among cooperation partners and target groups
• Supporting the organisation of in-person events and online webinars
• Contributing to the development of content and visual elements for the Due Diligence Navigator website
• Assisting in the preparation of success stories and user testimonials related to the Due Diligence Navigator
• Participating in and documenting events and meetings with national and international cooperation partners

• first university degree in communication, media, journalism, social sciences or a similar subject (or at a minimum, completion of third semester)
• Excellent writing skills, strong conceptual and analytical thinking, and an independent, structured approach to work
• Strong interest in policy-relevant topics (e.g. at EU level) and the ability to develop clear and well-founded arguments
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Initiative, proactivity and motivation
• Confident use of all MS Office applications
• Business fluency in English (C1) required
• Initial experience in external communications or public relations within governmental organisations, NGOs, companies, business associations or consulting firms (e.g. through internships) is an advantage
• (Basic) knowledge of topics, processes and stakeholders in the fields of business and human rights, responsible business conduct (RBC)/ corporate responsibility (CSR), and/or sustainable supply chain management is an advantage
• Experience with Canva, Photoshop or other visual design tools is an advantage
• Fluency in additional languages (particularly French or Spanish) is an 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 €2.349,- (gross).

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

For further information, please contact Mrs. Pollhammer (stephanie.pollhammer@giz.de).