Intern

GIZ Vacancy Fresh Graduates - Internship

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is a German implementing organization that provides services worldwide in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development. We work to shape a future worth living in over 120 countries around the world.

The Higher Tier Cooking Component (HTCC) Ethiopia project is a (clean) cooking project being implemented in Ethiopia as part of a larger ‘Strengthening the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem for the Clean Cooking Sector’ project funded by the Netherlands Development Agency (RVO). The project is jointly implemented by the Deutsche Gesellschaft fuer Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH and the Netherlands Development Organization (SNV) with the objective of supporting the growth of the higher-tier clean cooking market in Ethiopia.

Position: Intern

Qualifications:

• Minimum qualification requirements are university degree in Business Administration, Finance, Marketing Management, Economics or other related fields from accredited academic institution.
• The candidate is preferred to be recently graduated (no longer than two years).
• Ability to conduct desk research, information gathering, and presentation.
• Some knowledge on the energy sector is valued.
• Fluency in English, strong qualities in interpersonal relationships and communication skills, ability and willing to work in a diverse cultural setting.
• Knowledge in digital technologies, Microsoft applications (MS Word, Excel, Power Point) and knowledge of office 365 and virtual meeting technologies is of advantage
• Self-reliant and proactive.

The Intern shall support the operations of the HTCC project, especially those of the Innovation Challenge Fund (ICF) and verification activities under the Result-based Financing (RBF).

The Intern has the following major responsibilities:

• Assisting in following up and monitoring of the ICF supported projects.
• Assisting in the contract management and technical support of the independent verification under the RBF sub pillar.
• Assisting in compiling the periodic and ad hoc reports of the project.
• Support the logistic organization of visits, events and workshops including preparation of reports after completion.
• Support the team with drafting and updating communication products.
• Carry out other project activities as assigned.

Location: Addis Ababa 

Deadline: May 6, 2025

How to Apply:

Application procedure:

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

Note:

Please make sure you mention your full name, the vacancy number and position title ‘Your Full Name | Intern #046/2025’ in the subject line of your email application.

Due to large number of applications, we categorize applications with the vacancy numbers.

Applications without vacancy number, position title and applicant’s name in subject lines might not be categorized in the appropriate folder and could be disqualified.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

We encourage persons with disabilities to apply for the position. In case of equal qualification, persons with disabilities will be given preference.

Applications from qualified women are encouraged.

“Please refer to our brochure to learn more about GIZ’s attractive benefit package.”