Intern (m/f/d) on access to climate finance with "Partnering for Readiness"

The capacities of partner countries and their institutions must be strengthened for the effective financing and implementation of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). GIZ's Partnering for Readiness team aims to provide partner countries and their national and regional institutions with the necessary institutional and technical expertise to access climate finance independently. Our mission is to build a knowledge hub for access to and readiness for climate finance and to create a platform where partner countries and institutions can learn from each other. A particular focus is on financing adaptation to climate change.

Under the guidance of a supervisor, you will contribute to tasks in the area of access to climate finance, also in relation to the GCF and its readiness programme. You will support colleagues in their work with partner countries and in knowledge preparation and exchange on topics such as direct access modality of GCF, climate finance access of SIDS, transparency and integrity in the management of financial resources, green financial systems, and climate finance training. In doing so, you will get to know the administrative and organizational processes of GIZ's operations. During your internship, you will gain an insight into the day-to-day business of the team, participate in, plan and prepare for meetings and discussions.

Your duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Accompanying the development, implementation and reporting of activities in the context of access to international climate finance
• Support in researching and producing information and working materials, e. g. on the above mentioned topics
• Information and communication management
• Support with the preparation and follow-up of workshops and working meetings
• Preparation of presentations and meeting protocols
• Preparation of presentations on climate finance readiness activities of GIZ for internal and external communication media

• Currently enrolled in a degree program (preferably a master’s program) or just completed a degree 
• First experiences in the field of climate change, especially international climate finance and policy, climate change adaptation and / or mitigation, and / or green financial systems
• Understanding of development cooperation
• Initial practical experience in the context of relevant internships or part-time jobs in a developing country
• Analytical thinking, structured working method and good oral and written expression skills
• Ability to work independently, also under time pressure
• Business fluent in English; French and/or Spanish language skills are an advantage
• Good knowledge of common MS Office programs (Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

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 Jella Haag (jella.haag@giz.de).