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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.

Job-ID: V000054505 Location: Eschborn Assignment period: 05/01/2023 - 10/31/2023 Field: Trainees Type of employment: full-time Application deadline: 04/10/2023

Job description

In mid-2023, the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH will launch a new initiative called \"CATALI.5°T Initiative: Concerted Action To Accelerate Local I.5° Technologies\" to promote the uptake and scaling of innovative climate technologies (‘climate tech’) in young companies and startups in the Global South, with an initial focus on West Africa and Latin America. The initiative is funded by the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and the international Green Climate Fund (GCF) for a total of EUR 36.5 million. Its objective is to trigger venture capital investments in start-ups and young businesses with decarbonization products and solutions which have the potential of rapid business growth and a real transformational climate impact in the energy, food & agriculture, manufacturing, buildings and other sectors. The initiative will encompass activities such as acceleration and pre-acceleration programs aimed at early-stage ventures, ideation workshops (known as 'climathons') for founders interested in climate tech, and training sessions on climate, ESG, and diversity for start-up incubators, accelerators, and venture capital firms.

Your tasks

We are pleased to announce an exciting internship opportunity with the CATALI.5°T (pronounced “cata-lyst”) Initiative. As a communications intern, you will have the opportunity to work with a dynamic team of professionals in a fast-paced and challenging environment. You will contribute to the success of the initiative through a variety of talks related to the communication of objectives, activities, and achievements of the initiative to a wide range of stakeholders, including start-ups, investors, and poli-cymakers. As part of your internship, you will have the following tasks, among others:

Assist to implement a comprehensive communication strategy for the initiative, including me-dia relations, social media, and website content Create and manage content for various communication channels, such as social media posts, case studies, newsletters, etc. Work with the team to identify and craft compelling stories and content that showcase the im-pact and success of the CATALI.5°T Initiative Support to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including implementation partners, start-ups, incubators and accelerators, investors, policymakers, and media outlets Help to organize and manage events to promote the initiative Assist to develop and implement a stakeholder engagement plan to ensure that key external stakeholders are regularly informed and engaged with the initiative Provide administrative support, such as scheduling meetings, preparing events, drafting communications, and maintaining records and databases

Your profile

You study at least from the 3rd semester in communications, marketing, public relations or a related field Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor communication to different audiences and channels Experience in managing social media channels, website content, and other digital communication tools Ability to work independently and as part of a team Fluency in English is required, proficiency in German, Spanish and French is a plus Knowledge or interest in climate technologies and entrepreneurship is an asset Experience (e.g. from internships) in a communications or marketing agency is welcome

Notes

Die GIZ ist Unterzeichnerin der Charta der Vielfalt. Anerkennung, Wertschätzung und Einbeziehung von Vielfalt im Unternehmen sind uns wichtig. Alle Mitarbeiter*innen sollen Wertschätzung erfahren – unabhängig von Geschlecht und geschlechtlicher Identität, Nationalität, ethnischer Herkunft, Religion oder Weltanschauung, Behinderung, Alter, sexueller Orientierung.

Das Praktikum ist nur möglich, wenn Sie aktuell immatrikuliert sind, sich in einer Weiterbildung befinden, deren integraler Bestandteil die Absolvierung eines Praktikums ist oder der Studienabschluss zu Beginn des Praktikums nicht länger als 6 Monate zurückliegt.

Die monatliche Praktikantenvergütung beträgt €2.064,- (brutto). Entsprechend des Einsatzlandes wird eine zusätzliche monatliche Auslandszulage (brutto), in einer seitens der GIZ festgelegten Höhe, der Praktikantenvergütung hinzugerechnet.

Die GIZ möchte den Anteil von Menschen mit Behinderung im Unternehmen erhöhen. Daher freuen wir uns über entsprechende Bewerbungen.

Für inhaltliche Rückfragen steht Ihnen Mr Wils (frederic.wils@giz.de) zur Verfügung.

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