Intern (m/f/d) in the area of Article 6 Connect - Sustainable Development through Carbon Markets in Africa

The project "Article 6 Connect - Sustainable Development through Carbon Markets in Africa" is a global project with a team based in Germany, Ethiopia, and South Africa. Together, the team supports participation in carbon markets in accordance with the sustainability and integrity requirements of Article 6 of the Paris Agreement.
The project supports the governments in Ethiopia, South Africa and potentially other African countries in developing the institutional frameworks and capacities needed for carbon market readiness. At the same time, the project supports the establishment of overarching cooperation mechanisms at a regional level. Article 6 Connect also supports the development of a joint approach by the EU and advises the German Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) on the potential of international carbon markets. The project also supports the development of digital innovations and global platforms for carbon markets and provides exchange formats for partner countries, regions and regional institutions.

During the internship, you will gain an insight into the day-to-day business of GIZ's internal and external structure and the work of a global project. The tasks include, among others:

• Support in content preparation for meetings with international stakeholders in the partner countries, e. g. preparing PPTs, concept notes, minutes
• Support of communication work of the project, e. g. preparing official communication documents like progress reports, social media posts, and newsletters
• Conduct research and develop technical documents, e. g. factsheets, in the areas climate action, carbon markets, international climate policy and sustainable development
• Support the organisation of events and workshops on carbon markets, with international participants, both in Germany and in project partner countries, e. g. logistical and technical support, invitation management, support drafting concept notes
• Stakeholder management of the project
• Support project knowledge management, e. g. drafting minutes of team meetings and being responsible for uploading on data management website

Required criteria:

• Currently enrolled in a degree program (preferably a master’s degree) or a recent graduate (preferably with a master’s degree) in a relevant discipline related to climate change, climate policy and/or development cooperation, or international cooperation; within the last 6 months from internship starting date (and valid work permit for the EU)
• Very good knowledge of common MS Office programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Knowledge of development cooperation and/or administrative sciences/regulatory policy and/or climate policy
• English at fluent level is required, good German skills are an advantage
• Experience in working in an intercultural setting and with communication to several stakeholder groups
• Analytical thinking, very structured working style and very good oral and written communication skills are required

Desirable criteria:

• First practical experience – also abroad – welcome, e. g. in the field of project management support, communication, stakeholder management
• You are interested in the project’s gender work
• Ability to work on own initiative, also under time pressure and highly self-organised

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 Leda Ankel (leda.ankel@giz.de).