2025 Intern Employment Promotion in Development Cooperation at GIZ (Compensation : €2,205.04 gross per month )
2025 Intern Employment Promotion in Development Cooperation at GIZ (Compensation : €2,205.04 gross per month )
Employer: Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
Job ID: V000062983
Location: Eschborn
Type: Full-time Internship (early-career)
Deployment period: 17 Nov 2025 – 16 May 2026
Application deadline: 2 October 2025
About GIZ
For over 50 years, GIZ—on behalf of the German Federal Government—has supported development cooperation in more than 120 countries. Together with global partners, we work to implement solutions for sustainable development and meaningful employment.
Field of Activity
The Sector Project “Employment Promotion in Development Cooperation” advocates for employment-oriented approaches in German and international development cooperation. Acting in an advisory role to the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), the project:
- develops studies and concept papers,
- organizes expert discussions,
- contributes to strategy consultations and evaluations, and
- fosters dialogue with academia, international organizations, and other donors.
Key themes include employment effects, labor market analysis, sectoral strategies, and the link between vocational training, higher education, and employment promotion. Additional focus areas:
- Public job creation programs
- Employment-oriented private sector promotion
- Partnerships with businesses
- Employment promotion for youth and women
The regional focus is on sub-Saharan Africa and the MENA region.
Your Tasks
During your internship, you will:
- Conduct literature reviews, statistical research, and information gathering
- Assist in preparing and implementing high-profile specialist events
- Participate in workshops/meetings and compile results
- Support editorial work for studies and reports
- Carry out administrative tasks, knowledge management, and information sharing as needed
Your Profile
- Current studies in economics or social sciences with an economic focus
- Strong academic performance, with knowledge of labor market and employment policy as well as development policy
- Excellent writing skills in German and English; confident IT user (MS Office, SharePoint, internet research, document management)
- Knowledge of impact measurement, sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) or MENA, or approaches to vocational/higher education or private sector development is an advantage
- Independent, reliable, and well-organized; strong time management
- Motivated team player, quick to familiarize with new topics
- Practical/academic experience in international cooperation or initial experience abroad is an asset
Internship Conditions
- Eligibility: You must be enrolled in university, enrolled in a continuing-education program requiring an internship, or have graduated within the last 6 months before the internship start date.
- Compensation: €2,205.04 gross per month.
Diversity & Inclusion
GIZ is a proud signatory of the Diversity Charter. We value diversity in gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, age, and sexual orientation. We actively encourage applications from persons with disabilities.
How to Apply
- Apply online by 2 October 2025.
- For content-related questions, please contact: Mr. Marc Beckmann — marc.beckmann@giz.de
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