The a2ii is a unique global partnership working with insurance supervisors, development agencies, international insurance bodies and local entities with the mission to inspire and support insurance supervisors in promoting inclusive and responsible insurance. Our activities include knowledge generation, supervisory capacity building and advocacy in international forums. Created in 2009, the a2ii is the implementation partner of the International Association of Insurance Supervisors (IAIS) for financial inclusion. The A2ii enjoys the support of numerous partners and sponsors, including the IAIS, the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands. The Secretariat of the A2ii is hosted by GIZ.

You will carry out the following tasks as part of your internship:

• Support the technical portfolios of Inclusive Insurance Fundamentals and Gender in Inclusive Insurance
• Support the organisation and implementation of in-country processes
• Support data collection for and updating of A2ii’s monitoring system
• Support the virtual organisation of regional and global events, trainings, and workshops, including technical onboarding of participants and managing presentations, breakout sessions, interactive polling, and technical support during the events; that may also include participant management, travel logistics, and on-site event management
• Conduct and Support research studies and other papers on a wide range of inclusive insurance related topics
• General administrative/organisational support

• Current student or recently completed bachelor’s or master’s degree in finance, international development, economics, or another related field
• High level of technical competency, including familiarity with or willingness to learn the ins and outs of MS Teams, and other videoconferencing applications
• Strong organisational skills
• High quality written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent MS-Office skills and digital applications
• Business English (writing and speaking), knowledge of French, Spanish and/or German is an advantage

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 €2.134,52 (gross).

We support equal opportunities and welcome applications from people with disabilities.

For further information, please contact Mr. Matthias Range (matthias.range@giz.de).