Intern in the sector project “Sustainable Economic Policy

Field of activity

The “Sustainable Economic Policy” sector project advises and supports the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) in the implementation of a socio-ecological economic transformation in the partner countries of German development cooperation. We contribute to the further development of the focus on sustainable economic development (NaWi) through technical, methodological and conceptual work. In this way, we contribute to the implementation of the BMZ’s political priorities, particularly in feminist development policy and Just Transition. The main focus is on ecologically sustainable and socially just economic policy and development.

In October 2024, the BMZ and its partners will host the first Hamburg Sustainability Conference (HSC). To this end, the sector project supports the preparation and implementation of a work stream on the topic of “Economic Models of the Future”. In several dialogue formats with experts from science, politics and business, the decisive approaches for a social-ecological economic transformation will be discussed and then prepared.

Your tasks

During your internship, you will support the team in advising the BMZ and work on various topics and tasks independently and under supervision. The focus of the internship will be the preparation of the work strand “Economic Models of the Future” within the HSC.

• Support in the conception and preparation of technical exchange formats for the BMZ and GIZ on the above-mentioned topics
• Support in the development of position papers, status reports and statements for the BMZ
• Research work, text and data analysis, preparation of results and presentation to the team and to partners
• Support in organizing and moderating team-internal workshops and meetings
• Active participation in team events

your profile

You like to work on your own initiative, conscientiously and have good work organization. We expect flexibility and the ability to quickly and competently familiarize yourself with new tasks, as well as high communication skills and enjoyment of contact with different actors inside and outside GIZ. The following knowledge and experience are also necessary:

• You will study from at least the fifth semester in the areas of economics, social sciences or political sciences (or in a comparable field) – ideally with content related to topics of sustainable economic development, economic policy, industrial or structural policy, development economics, development research, inclusive green economy or feminist economics, post- & degrowth
• At best, you already have initial experience in the area of ​​development cooperation (internships and/or voluntary work) and/or in developing and emerging countries
• Ideally, you have gained initial experience in preparing events
• You have a professional and friendly demeanor
• We require very good expression and communication skills in German and English, both spoken and written, as well as very good knowledge of MS Office (especially Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Virtual collaboration in cross-location teams does not pose a challenge for you

Hints

• GIZ is a signatory to the Diversity Charter. Recognition, appreciation and inclusion of diversity in the company are important to us. All employees should experience appreciation – regardless of gender and gender identity, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, age, sexual orientation.

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