Interns (4 Required)

Description of the project

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is a global service provider in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development dedicated to shaping a future worth living around the world. As a public-benefit federal enterprise, GIZ supports the German Government – in particular the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) – and many public and private sector clients in achieving their objectives in international cooperation in around 120 countries.

GIZ AU:

Since 2004, GIZ has been a reliable and trusted partner of the African Union (AU) to enhance inclusive growth and sustainable development on the African continent in line with the AU’s Agenda 2063: The Africa We Want. With around 250 staff, GIZ African Union cooperates with the AU Commission, as well as the AU’s specialised institutions and agencies, such as the Development Agency AUDA-NEPAD, at continental, regional and national level in more than 40 member states. Key areas of engagement include Peacebuilding and Conflict Prevention, Governance, Sustainable Economic Growth, Health and Social Development, as well as Just Transition.

About Human Mobility in the Context of Climate Change – AUC Component

On behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), the GIZ Global Programme on HMCCC aims to address the challenges and opportunities related to human mobility in the context of climate change (HMCCC). A specific component of the Programme will be implemented in collaboration with the African Union (AU) with the objective to improve the capacity of regional and continental actors to implement climate-resilient, gender-responsive and conflict-sensitive HMCCC approaches, pursuing the vision of migration as a form of adaptation. To support the activities of the AUC Component, GIZ is currently recruiting an intern for the HMCCC programme to mainly provide technical and organizational support.

About Global Energy Transition Program (GET.PRO)

The Africa-EU Energy Partnership (AEEP) is a framework for strategic dialogue between Africa and the EU. The overall objective of the AEEP is to improve access to secure, affordable, and sustainable energy for both continents, with a special focus on increasing investment in energy infrastructure in Africa. GIZ hosts the AEEP Secretariat, and it is one of the instruments of the wider Global Energy Transformation Programme (GET.pro) project.

Ensuring optimal communication through information sharing and alignment between African and European actors is a key function of the Secretariat. One way the AEEP Secretariat achieves this is through an annual conference (AEEP Forum), high-level dialogues and a regular webinar series (AEEP Energy Talks). In addition, the Secretariat produces knowledge products in the form of thematic reports, policy briefs and articles. The interns will be based in Addis Ababa and work in a highly dynamic, politically framed setting, with international staff in Africa and Europe to support the core activities of the AEEP.

About Accelerating the energy transition in Africa (ENGAGE)

GET.transform is a European multi-donor programme supporting energy and power system transformation in emerging economies. The mission is to provide comprehensive project manager services in areas like long-term energy planning, renewable energy grid integration, energy policy, regulation, and market development. In Africa, the Regional Window supports continental and regional institutions including the African Union Commission (AUC), African Union Development Agency – New Partnership for Africa’s Development (AUDA-NEPAD), regional power pools, and regulatory bodies to advance the African Single Electricity Market (AfSEM) and the Continental Power Systems Masterplan (CMP). The Africa Regional Window operates under the BMZ-funded programme “Accelerating the Energy Transition in Africa” (ENGAGE).

Contract Duration: 6 months

Please ensure that you clearly indicate which project you are applying for in your application letter.

Responsibilities and Duties

The Interns will provide support with events, communication and knowledge products.

Project 1: Human Mobility in the Context of Climate Change – AUC Component

1. Technical Support (Research, Documentation, Reporting)

• Conduct and compile desk research and short analyses on climate change, human mobility, disaster risk reduction topics, stakeholders’ activities, and related international, African and regional policy frameworks.
• Assist in documenting programme activities, drafting summaries, and presentations

2. Meeting and Event Organization

• Support the preparation and organization of workshops, meetings and programme-related engagements.
• Assist with logistical arrangements, preparation of materials (agendas, briefing packages, presentations) and documentation of discussions and outcomes.

3. Knowledge Management and Communication

• Support knowledge management activities, including maintaining structured file systems and updating shared information platforms.
• Contribute to communication tasks, such as drafting short updates, summaries, and inputs for internal knowledge products and social media publications.

Project 2: Global Energy Transition Program (GET.PRO )

Events Management Support

• Support the AEEP Secretariat team in the organisation and management of the bi-continental AEEP Forum and other high-level events, including venue booking, speaker coordination, travel arrangements, and other logistics;
• Assist in organising and staging the AEEP Energy Talks and other small-format online or in-person events, including drafting of agendas, preparation of speaker invitations, participant management and documentation of event outcomes;
• Assist with the organisation of AEEP meetings and support partner events (online & onsite), including planning and logistics.

Communication & Knowledge Support

• Draft high-quality communications material and standardised AEEP communication products including press releases, articles and newsletters;
• Develop inspiring presentations, documents, publications and/or communication materials according to specific event needs;
• Support in the maintenance, update and creation of content for the AEEP website and social media channels;
• Monitor and analyze media coverage of AEEP activities;
• Support with basic and background research on assigned topics relevant to the AEEP’s work.

Project 3: Accelerating the energy transition in Africa (ENGAGE)

• Support coordination of activities of the GET.transform Africa Regional Window under the ENGAGE programme.
• Conduct background research and prepare briefing materials to support engagements with the African Union Commission (AUC), the African Union Development Agency – New Partnership for Africa’s Development (AUDA-NEPAD), the Southern African Power Pool (SAPP), the Eastern Africa Power Pool (EAPP), the Independent Regulatory Board of the Eastern Africa Power Pool (IRB), and the Regional Energy Regulators Association of Southern Africa (RERA).
• Assist in tracking activities and preparing coordination materials related to projects implemented with GIZ experts and international consulting teams, including compiling summaries of progress
• Support documentation and administrative processes related to consulting service contracts and expert assignments.
• Assist in maintaining records of regional partnerships and exchange networks with multilateral and regional organisations.
• Support the organisation of workshops, seminars and stakeholder meetings, including preparation of materials and documentation of outcomes

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science (BSc.) in Environmental Studies, Climate change, Migration studies, Development studies, communications, Social or Political Sciences, economics, Law, Public Policy, Engineering or Environmental Science, or any related discipline with a focus on sustainable energy and/or power systems

Professional Experience

• This position is particularly for fresh graduates; profound practical experience is not a prerequisite. However, a sound theoretical knowledge in the context of climate change, migration, disaster risk reduction is expected.

Other Knowledge, additional competencies

• Excellent communication skills orally and written in English language
• Good analytical, organizational skills, and research skills are a strong asset.
• Good command of MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); familiarity with digital tools and communication platforms
• Strong interest in climate change, human mobility, and African integration processes
• Ability to work as part of a team, prioritize tasks and meet deadlines