Intern (m/f/d) for the ICR Facility

The ICR Facility is co-funded by the European Union (EU), the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) under the 11th European Development Fund (EDF), together with the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and the British Council.

It is implemented by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit GmbH (GIZ), the British Council, Expertise France, and Stichting Nederlandse Ontwikkelingsorganisatie (Netherlands Development Organisation, SNV).

The action aims to support African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) countries and regional institutions to create a more conducive business environment and investment climate based on structured public-private dialogues.

It is implemented through activities in three output areas: Output Area 1: Business environment and investment climate improvement initiatives. Output Area 2: Capacity development for national and regional development financial institutions-Output Area 3: Lessons learned and best practices.

A Project Management Unit has been set up in Brussels and is responsible for implementing the Facility. It is managed by GIZ but consists of staff from all implementing partners.

During your internship you will gain an insight into the daily business of the team. You will get to know the tasks and processes of the Project Management Unit and work on various topics on your own initiative and under supervision. The exact professional profile will be determined against the background of the distribution of work in the team and the profile of the successful applicant. We welcome a certain degree of professional flexibility.

• You have at least two years of university studies in economics or social sciences with a focus on development policy. You already have initial experience in the field of development cooperation (internships and/or voluntary work) and/or in developing and emerging countries.

• You have already dealt with concepts and strategies for sustainable economic development, at best even with one of the above-mentioned core themes of the project.

• You have an affinity to social media, enjoy creative visual implementation and are interested in communicating results to various stakeholder groups

• You have very good MS Office skills

• In addition to your professional expertise, your strengths lie in your analytical thinking and organisational skills as well as in your high degree of flexibility and ability to work in a team.

• You are fluent in English; French would be a particular asset; 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, 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 €1.225,- (gross). Please note that the contract will be concluded under Belgian law.

GIZ would like to increase the proportion of employees with disability, both in Germany and abroad. Applications from persons with disabilities are most welcome.

For further information, please contact Ms Stefanie Khan (stefanie.khan@giz.de).