GIZ Internship Vacancy 2026 in Ethiopia – Climate Change Project

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is inviting recent graduates to apply for an Intern position under the Climate-Sensitive Innovations for Land Management II (CLM II) project in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The position requires no prior work experience and focuses on climate change adaptation, environmental policy, and sustainable natural resource management.

About GIZ and the CLM II Project

GIZ supports international cooperation for sustainable development. Through the CLM II project, it promotes Integrated Landscape Management (ILM), climate change adaptation, nature conservation, gender equality, and sustainable natural resource use and community livelihoods.

Job Overview

• Hiring Organization: Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
• Job Title: Intern
• Vacancy Reference: Intern 099
• Project: Climate-Sensitive Innovations for Land Management II (CLM II)
• Job Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
• Job Category: Environment and Climate Change
• Employment Type: Internship
• Experience Required: None
• Eligibility: Graduates who completed their studies less than one year before applying
• Contract Start Date: November 15, 2026
• Application Deadline: October 16, 2026

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) in developing national Payment for Ecosystem Services (PES) guidelines.
• Assist in preparing project proposals and exploring opportunities to pilot PES mechanisms.
• Coordinate with the Ministry of Agriculture's Natural Resource Management sector to support the rollout of policy guidelines and strategies.
• Help organize workshops, stakeholder consultations, and technical working group meetings.
• Prepare meeting notes, document learning events, and compile follow-up briefs.
• Coordinate workshop materials, participants, meetings, travel, and field mission logistics.
• Support daily office coordination and promote inclusive, gender-sensitive participation.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications and Requirements

Education: Bachelor's degree in one of the following fields or a related discipline:

• Environmental Engineering
• Natural Resource Management
• Environmental Science
• Forestry
• Sustainable Development
• Environmental Economics

Work Experience: No prior experience required. Applicants must have graduated less than one year before applying.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Strong interest in policy implementation, biological soil and water conservation, and ecosystem service finance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Amharic.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines, work collaboratively, and engage effectively with institutional partners.

How to Apply

Submit your application through the official GIZ recruitment portal.

Application Link: Apply Here

Application Deadline: October 16, 2026

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