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Intern (m/f/d) Policy at the International Power-to-X Hub on climate protection with green hydrogen and PtX Bookmark jobadShare jobad

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: V000059102 Location: Bonn Assignment period: 09/01/2024 - 02/28/2025 Field: Trainees Type of employment: full-time Application deadline: 06/19/2024

Job description

On behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK), the International PtX Hub (https://ptx-hub.org/) promotes renewable Power-to-X to reach climate goals and full defossilisation. The PtX Hub acts as a centre of expertise and collaboration for innovative and sustainable green hydrogen and Power-to-X value chains. The aim is to build and foster strong networks with industry, academia, administrations, and civil society in Africa, Asia, Europe, and Latin America. The PtX Hub focuses on Power-to-X for sustainable aviation and shipping, on developing country-specific Power-to-X concepts, facilitating stakeholder dialogues, policy and regulatory advice and capacity sharing through trainings and a Train-the-Trainer programme.

You will join the policy team of the PtX Hub which stays up to date on policy regulations in Germany and the EU, advises our partner countries in setting up a regulatory framework for the evolving PtX-Market, upholds sustainability criteria by applying its EESG-framework and facilitates PtX-trade.

Your tasks

Independently research and analyse topics related to green hydrogen and PtX, such as international (primarily EU) policies and regulatory frameworks for sustainably produced synthetic e-fuels and feedstocks Actively contribute to the successful conception, organisation, and implementation of internal and external events, such as bilateral and regional country dialogues (mostly virtual) Create factsheets and codnuct studies on PtX and green hydrogen business cases worldwide (see examples in our Knowledge Base) Support the team in creating presentations, flyers and knowledge products on policies for green hydrogen and PtX products Contribute to the training material of the PtX Hub Support team members in administrative and coordinative tasks

Your profile

Completed undergraduate degree (Bachelor) in the field of energy, environment, political science, international affairs, economics or other relevant fields Basic technical understanding and interest in the topic of synthetic fuels and feedstocks and renewable energy (green hydrogen, PtX) Interest in international (development) cooperation and policy development Working fluency in spoken and written English; knowledge of German, French and/or Spanish is an asset Excellent written communication skills, analytical thinking, and ability to work in a structured manner and ability to translate complex topics into simple language Good MS Office skills (particularly Word, PowerPoint and Excel, MS Teams) and good self-organisation, ability to work under pressure, flexibility and initiative Familiar with the EU legislative processes Familiarity with trade-related databases such as UN Comtrade, Trade Map or Eurostat and familiarity with GHG emission methodologies such as the GHG Protocois an asset

Notes

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).

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.Jan-Hendrik Scheyl (jan-hendrik.scheyl@giz.de).

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