Our model for success is a better life for everyone and purposeful tasks for our employees. For more than 50 years, the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), as a company of the German Federal Government, has been supporting the implementation of development policy goals worldwide. Together with partner organisations in 120 countries, we are involved in a diverse range of projects. If you want to make a difference in the world and develop yourself in the process, you’ve come to the right place.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

07/08/2025
Job description
GET.transform is a technical assistance programme supporting public sector partners in advancing their energy sector transformations. As an internationally recognised hub of expertise, the programme delivers on key areas of the energy transition: energy planning, on- and off-grid regulation and markets, and renewable energy grid integration. With a particular focus on Africa and Latin America, GET.transform enables partner countries and regions to develop conducive framework conditions for large-scale clean energy deployment. GET.transform is part of the European multi-donor platform Global Energy Transformation Programme (GET.pro), and supported by the European Union, Germany, Norway, the Netherlands, Sweden and Austria. www.get-transform.eu.
The intern will be based in Bonn and work directly with the communications manager as well as a dynamic team spread across Belgium, Chile, Central America, Germany, Eswatini, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia, Peru, Uganda and Zimbabwe to support the communication and project management activities of GET.transform.
Your tasks

During the internship you will carry out the following tasks:

• Support development of diverse communication materials (e. g., factsheets, presentations, illustrations, videos)
• Draft telling copy for different channels, target groups and formats (e. g. website articles, newsletter items, social media posts)
• Assist with project management tasks across GET.transform’s workstreams and focal countries (convene internal meetings; update lists, take minutes)
• Support research and analysis related to energy (e. g. policy, private sector investment, capacity development for energy, job creation, decentral RE, gender) with a focus on Africa
• Research and procure imagery from external databases, or assist processing/editing image material provided
• Liaise with service providers (i. e. web design, printing)

Your profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Social or Political Sciences, Development/ Energy Studies, or similar
• An understanding of the role of energy in sustainable development and climate change mitigation
• An understanding of energy contexts in Africa or Latin America is a plus
• Profound skills in MS office required (in particular but not limited to PowerPoint and Excel)
• Graphic design skills (e. g. in Photoshop, Illustrator, Canva or other editing software) are a strong asset
• Excellent communication skills, particularly in writing
• Fluency in English required; fluency in German, French or Spanish is a plus

Notes
GIZ is a signatory of the Diversity Charter. Recognition, appreciation and inclusion of diversity in the company are important to us. All employees shall be valued - regardless of gender and gender identity, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, social background, age or sexual orientation.

• Support development of diverse communication materials (e. g., factsheets, presentations, illustrations, videos)
• Draft telling copy for different channels, target groups and formats (e. g. website articles, newsletter items, social media posts)
• Assist with project management tasks across GET.transform’s workstreams and focal countries (convene internal meetings; update lists, take minutes)
• Support research and analysis related to energy (e. g. policy, private sector investment, capacity development for energy, job creation, decentral RE, gender) with a focus on Africa
• Research and procure imagery from external databases, or assist processing/editing image material provided
• Liaise with service providers (i. e. web design, printing