Job Title: Intern – Gender and Social Cohesion Support (CDSDR III & FGM-Prev Programmes)
Organization: Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
Location: Jigjiga, Somali Region, Ethiopia
Application Deadline: February 21, 2026
Employment Type: Internship
Career Level: Junior Level (1–3 years)
Industry: International Development / Gender Equality / Social Cohesion
Available Position
Intern – Support to CDSDR III & FGM-Prev Programmes
- Number Required: 1
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Gender Studies, Social Sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Communication, Political Science, or related field (recent graduates only)
- Experience: No professional experience required; prior internships in development cooperation, gender, or community engagement are an asset
- Responsibilities:
- Gain hands-on experience in project implementation, monitoring, and operational planning
- Support activity tracking, partner reporting, and monitoring of community-based interventions
- Assist in organizing workshops, meetings, dialogues, and trainings (materials, logistics, facilitation)
- Coordinate with local partners (CSOs, NGOs, community-based organizations)
- Organize and digitize project documentation on gender and social cohesion
- Extract and synthesize insights from surveys and monitoring data
- Draft short inputs for reports, presentations, and communication materials
- Support administrative and operational processes within GIZ projects
- Skills & Competencies:
- Strong interest in gender equality, women’s empowerment, and social cohesion
- Analytical and clear writing skills; editing and basic design (Canva/Adobe) are assets
- Organizational and document management skills
- Strong communication and teamwork abilities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital tools; social media experience is an advantage
- Salary: As per GIZ internship standards
- Place of Work: Jigjiga, Somali Region
- Reports to: Programme Managers (CDSDR III & FGM-Prev)
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit a motivation letter and recent CV via email to: recruitment-ethiopia@giz.de
- Subject line format: Your Full Name_Intern #017/2026
- Only fresh graduates will be considered
- Applications without the vacancy number in the subject line may be disqualified
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Note: GIZ is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity. All qualified candidates, regardless of disability, age, sex, ethnicity, race, or religion, are encouraged to apply.