Intern in Recruiting and Human Resources - GIZ International Services

GIZ International Services (InS) is an integral division of GIZ. We offer the experience, the regional and technical know-how of GIZ in the global market and provide international clients with expertise in terms of economic and result-oriented services. Everyone has the same opportunities in our company, regardless of gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation or physical disability. We recruit based on specialist expertise and social skills. Transparency and fair opportunities for career advancement are just as much a matter of course for us as gender not being a barrier to taking up a management position.

As an intern in Human Resources at GIZ InS, you will gain insight into day-to-day operations from acquisition through to implementation of development projects in different world regions.
Your tasks as an intern in the International Services business unit, you will be part of the global HR/Recruiting team and contribute to the active search for technical experts for international project tenders. You will support the Recruiting Managers closely at all stages of the search and selection process during bid preparation and will get to know the diverse areas of work at InS. This includes:

• Drafting vacancy notices and actively sourcing international experts, assessing expert profiles, direct communication with potential candidates, organising and participating in interviews in various languages
• Preparing documents for bid submissions
• Close collaboration and continuous exchange with project management in international acquisition teams In addition, you will support the maintenance and further development of our internal expert database.

• You are currently studying social sciences/political science/economics or another degree programme relevant to international cooperation
• Strong interest in development cooperation/international relations and in human resources
• Longer stays abroad and/or initial work experience in development-related fields or in HR are an advantage
• Fluent English is required; advanced French and/or Spanish is a strong asset
• You learn new subject areas quickly and are characterised by reliability, motivation, commitment and strong team skills
• You present yourself with confidence and communicate well, including in virtual formats
• Good command of common MS Office applications

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 Ms Beierbach Sorrentino (beatriz.sorrentino@giz.de)