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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: V000061558 Location: Bonn Assignment period: 05/02/2025 - 10/31/2025 Field: Trainees Type of employment: full-time Application deadline: 03/27/2025The Sector Programme Social and Environmental Transformation of Textile Supply Chains (SV SETTS) supports the commissioning Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) in improving working and living conditions in production countries, promoting gender equality, and minimizing environmental impacts. The focus is on the textile sector. On behalf of BMZ, the SV operates the office of the Green Button certification scheme for sustainable textiles (Grüner Knopf). Are you interested in sustainable supply chains and corporate due diligence processes? Do fair conditions for people and the environment matter to you? Are you interested in driving change in the textile supply chain together with our partners and us? We believe that we can achieve much more, and for that, we need reinforcement in our team that operates the Green Button Secretariat (Geschäftsstelle Grüner Knopf).
During your internship you'll have the following tasks:
You support the BMZ's advisory services on sustainable consumption, sustainability certificates, and the social and environmental transformation of textile supply chains You assist in planning and organizing events, particularly a Grüner Knopf conference, as well as other event formats (e.g., workshops, exchange formats with other GIZ projects/external partners) You research background information and contribute to the preparation of (political) status reports and the handling of short-term inquiries from the BMZ You take on tasks for the revision of Grüner Knopf, including research on business models of certifications, the role of certifications for investors, and incentives for companies to get certified You help build a steadily growing and diverse portfolio of licensed companies, thereby increasing the impact of Grüner Knopf You support the office in building a robust assurance system to ensure robust audits and gain insights into advising companies on implementing Grüner Knopf standard requirementsGIZ 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 €2.205,01 (gross).
We support equal opportunities and welcome applications from people with disabilities.
For further information, please contact Mrs. Moser-Priewich (christine.moser-priewich@giz.de)