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Intern (m/f/d) to the Technical Support Unit Mitigation Action Facility Bookmark jobadShare jobad
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: V000061941 Location: Berlin Assignment period: 08/01/2025 - 01/31/2026 Field: Trainees Type of employment: full-time Application deadline: 05/19/2025Job description
The Mitigation Action Facility is a joint initiative of the German Federal Ministry for the Economic Affairs and Climate Action, UKโs Department for Energy Security & Net Zero, the Danish Ministry of Climate, Energy and Utilities, the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the European Union and the Childrenโs Investment Fund Foundation. The Mitigation Action Facility catalyses investments, strengthens capacities and triggers behaviour change towards sectorial decarbonisation. GIZ implements the Mitigation Action Facility including the operation of the Technical Support Unit (TSU) as a secretariat. The TSU implements Calls for projects, coordinates and monitors the overall implementation of the programme and is responsible for monitoring, evaluation, reporting, knowledge management and communication of the Mitigation Action Facility. It is in close contact with the Donors of the Mitigation Action Facility, with implementers of projects and potential applicants. More information on www.mitigation-action.org
Your tasks
You will carry out the following tasks during the internship:
Support the advisory services of the TSU to Donors, projects, and potential applicants Support the communication activities of the Mitigation Action Facility Support the TSU team in monitoring of the projects and reporting to Donors Conduct research and own analyses on cross-cutting issues (e. g., financial support mechanisms, eligibility checks) and/or sector specific issues relevant for the implementation of projects (e. g., GHG mitigation potential) and their link to the Nationally Determined Contributions under the Paris Agreement Assist the TSU team in conducting workshops and meetings with external experts and drafting inputs for presentations Support regular team meetings and meetings with Donors Ad hoc assignments and support to the TSU teamYour profile
Academic background: political sciences, economics, finance, development studies, environmental studies, engineering, or similar (at least successfully completed Bachelorโs degree) Professional/academic experience in climate protection, financing and/or development cooperation Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, strategic thinking Very familiar handling the MS Office package and an eye for detail is a strong asset Languages: Fluency in written and spoken English is a must, French, Spanish or German advantageousNotes
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 โฌ2.205,04 (gross).
We support equal opportunities and welcome applications from people with disabilities.
For further information, please contact Ms Ernesta Maciulyte (ernesta.maciulyte@mitigation-action.org).