GIZ Vacancy Announcement

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, a German implementing organization dedicated to international cooperation for sustainable development, invites qualified and competent applicants to apply for the following position in the Skills Initiative for Africa (SIFA) program.

Internship

Skill and Educational Background:

• Degree in communications, marketing, public relations, project management or administration, and/or a related field.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written; proven track record of drafting and editing documents is required.
• Fluency in English; French and/or proficiency in other AU working languages is an added advantage.
• Ability to quickly understand instructions, ask for clarification when needed, adapt and work independently to produce results on time.
• Motivation to work in a multi-cultural work environment.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), with significant experience in using Microsoft Excel.
• Good organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Self-management is essential.
• Knowledge of Graphic Design is a plus.

Responsibilities:

• Provide support to the communications portfolio of the project.
• Draft and edit communication materials, including press releases, blog posts, and social media content.
• Support database management and communication to SIFA stakeholders.
• Assist in the planning and preparation of conferences and workshops.
• Perform administrative tasks related to the implementation of the SIFA program.
• Assist in the procurement of goods and services for the project.
• Take minutes and notes at meetings.
• Participate in online meetings and discussions.
• Provide administrative and research support as needed, including for service providers if required.
• Provide support to partners as needs arise.

Application Deadline: May 30th, 2024

Application Process

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their motivation letter along with their non-returnable recent CV via email to: hreth@giz.de

Note:

• Please mention the Vacancy Number ‘Internship #064/2024’ in the subject line of your email application.
• Due to the large number of applications, applications without vacancy numbers in the subject line might not be categorized in the appropriate folder and could be disqualified.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply for the position. In case of equal qualification, persons with disabilities will be given preference.
• Applications from qualified women are encouraged.

Benefits:
Please refer to the GIZ brochure to learn more about the attractive benefit package offered by GIZ.

We look forward to receiving your application!