Intern (m/f/d) for the Implementation of National Climate Goals in Rwanda – Trainees at GIZ – Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit: (Deadline 21 February 2024)

As part of your internship, you will have the following tasks, among others:

• Support the implementation of the project “Capacity Development for the Implementation of Rwanda’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs)” and the operationalization of the Rwandan-German Climate and Development Partnership
• Contribute to the implementation, coordination and monitoring of regular exchange, cooperation formats and dialogue among local stakeholders and Development Partners for NDC implementation
• Support the identification, design, implementation and monitoring of capacity development measures for the project’s stakeholders (private sector, civil society, academia and research institutions, etc.)
• Contribute to the mobilization and participation of state actors, the private sector, civil society organizations and the science and research community in the coordination and implementation of Rwanda’s NDC
• Support monitoring, reporting, research, knowledge management and digitalization-related activities and processes within the project
• Support the preparation, coordination and organization of internal and external project’s events such as delegation trips, team retreats, etc.

• Student in the 4th academic semester onwards with (very) good grades and a recommendation for an international internship abroad
• Very good written and oral expression skills in English and German. Knowledge of French is an advantage
• Practical experience in an international professional context, including with a development cooperation agency or a civil society organization or with the private sector (e.g. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises)
• Strong interest in development cooperation with Africa or any country of the Global South ideally in the African context or in a similar context
• Ability to work independently and flexibly in an intercultural team with strong skills such as reliability, discretion and high motivation
• Structured work style with a high degree of self-organization, creativity and strong communication, presentation and facilitation skills
• Willingness to work and reside in Kigali, Rwanda, with some occasional duty trips to relevant districts upon request by GIZ
• Excellent knowledge on the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams etc.)

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 €2.134,52 (gross). Depending on the country of assignment a monthly expatriation allowance (gross), predetermined by GIZ will be paid on top.

GIZ would like to increase the proportion of employees with disability, both in Germany and abroad. Applications from persons with disabilities are most welcome.

For further information, please contact Mr. Jean Paul Affana (Mail: jeanpaul.affana@giz.de).

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