JOB DESCRIPTION

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.

Please be informed that you are only allowed to apply for this internship, if you are currently enrolled as a student or graduated not longer than six months ago from the start of your internship.

We pay a monthly stipend of €2.205,04 (gross).

We support equal opportunities and welcome applications from people with disabilities.

For further information, please contact Ms Stefanie Bradtner ([email protected]).

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements