GIZ: Intern ((m/f/d) Digital & Green Innovation Action (DGI) LAC Event and Project Closing Support – Eschborn

Our model for success is a better life for everyone and purposeful tasks for our employees. For more than 50 years, the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), as a company of the German Federal Government, has been supporting the implementation of development policy goals worldwide. Together with partner organisations in 120 countries, we are involved in a diverse range of projects. If you want to make a difference in the world and develop yourself in the process, you”ve come to the right place.

Our Offer

The Digital & Green Innovation Action (DGI) is a programme powered by GIZ, BMZ, the EU and a consortium of European partner agencies. Focused on a just and inclusive transition, DGI merges digitalization with sustainability (Twin Transition), driving solutions for global challenges and fostering economic, social, and environmental benefits. Targeting entrepreneurship and innovation, DGI supports sustainable development, with a special emphasis on empowering women, youth, and vulnerable groups to address environmental issues. The programme is a Team Europe collaboration, which aims to support technology-powered solutions and dialogues addressing pressing environmental challenges.

As the DGI Action approaches its final phase, the internship will focus on supporting the organization of the event DGI Summit Latin America & Caribbean (LAC) (26–29 October 2026) as well as assisting the DGI team members in project closing activities. As a DGI intern, you will gain a profound understanding of GIZ/BMZ/EU member state collaboration in the context of digital and green innovation.

The DGI team is always keen to learn from new team members. If you have knowledge in an area we could benefit from, there will be time and space dedicated to this.

Your tasks

As part of your work placement, your responsibilities will include the following:

• Support team implementation and coordination of supported projects of the Digital & Green Innovation Action (DGI) in Latin America
• Assist in the organisation of events such as the DGI Summit LAC
• Support data collection and reporting as part of the programme’s monitoring and evaluation (M&E) activities
• Support external communication of the programme’s achievements, e.g., by drafting articles, designing presentations, or stakeholder updates to ensure visibility
• Support with internal and external workshops such as coordinatinge debriefing workshops with partners to capture insights and outcomes
• Research background information, supporting the processes of the DGI
• Assist the project’s knowledge management, e.g., identifying and documenting good organisational practices and Support day-to-day operations and administrative processes, including documentation and filing
• Assist with proofreading and quality control of project reports and communication materials

Your Profile

• You will be studying from the 5th semester onwards in a field related to e.g., digitalisation, climate/environment, business administration, public policy, communication, social sciences
• You possess very good organisational skills, are used to working independently and take personal ownership over tasks and assignments
• Your strengths include quick comprehension, attention to detail, very good analytical & communication skills, innovative thinking, intercultural sensitivity, and team spirit
• You gained first experiences in organising (virtual/blended/on site) events and meetings
• You gained initial experiences in the field(s) of development cooperation and/ or climate/ environment/ digitalisation
• You are eager to understand how multilateral programmes like Team Europe projects are implemented and managed from strategic coordination to administrative and operational processes
• You are highly familiar with Microsoft 365 applications (PowerPoint, Excel, and Sharepoint/ Teams) and enjoy preparing communication materials, advanced IT and communication skills are an advantage
• Excellent command of spoken and written English and good German; fluency in Spanish is an asset
• Willingness to regularly travel for business inside Germany is required

Notes

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 Zwer ([email protected]).

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