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Our model for success is a better life for everyone and purposeful tasks for our employees. For more than 50 years, the Deutsche Gesellschaft fรผr 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.
Job-ID: V000060608 Location: Freetown Assignment period: 01/20/2025 - 07/19/2025 Type of employment: full-time Application deadline: 12/04/2024Job description
The Deutsche Gesellschaft fรผr Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) is commissioned by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) to work in cooperation with the Sierra Leonean Ministry of Health and Sanitation (MoHS) together with other partners towards a resilient health system that is responsive to its demands. GIZ supports the MoHS in the decentralization of human resource management including health service delivery and epidemic disease surveillance and response in three Cross-Border Districts.
Your tasks
As part of our team, youโll be involved in a variety of exciting tasks that will help you develop essential skills and gain hands-on experience on working in the field of German Technical Cooperation. Youโll work closely with a supportive and diverse team and have opportunities to make a real impact. Hereโs what youโll be working on:
Training & Workshop Support: Help organize and run engaging training sessions, workshops, and meetings across Freetown and key districts - Kambia, Kailahun, and Pujehun. This is your chance to develop event coordination skills while making a difference in local communities. Stakeholder Engagement: Assist in handling inquiries from BMZ (or other stakeholders), including preparing reports and providing advisory comments. Your communication skills will be key as you help manage relationships with important partners. Public Relations & Communications: Contribute to our public relations efforts by creating engaging content, updating our projectโs fact sheet, and sharing project updates with the public. This is an excellent opportunity to build your writing and media relations experience. Knowledge Management Support: Help maintain the quality and accessibility of our projectโs knowledge base by supporting knowledge sharing and documentation. Your organizational skills will help ensure that vital information is well-managed. Tender Process Facilitation: Assist in supporting the tender process, helping the team prepare and manage procurement activities. This task will give you insight into project management and procurement processes.Your profile
Weโre looking for someone who is passionate about international development and eager to make a difference. If you meet the following qualifications, weโd love to hear from you:
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 โฌ2.134,52 (gross). Depending on the country of assignment a monthly expatriation allowance (gross), predetermined by GIZ will be paid on top.
We support equal opportunities and welcome applications from people with disabilities.
For further information, please contact Mrs. Yvonne Schรถnemann (Mail: yvonne.schoenemann@giz.de).