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Intern (m/f/d) for the GIZ CoM SSA Team in Brussels Bookmark jobadShare jobad
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Job-ID: V000062871 Location: Bruxelles Assignment period: 11/01/2025 - 04/30/2026 Field: Trainees Type of employment: full-time Application deadline: 09/18/2025Job description
The Covenant of Mayors in Sub-Saharan Africa (CoM SSA) represents the regional chapter of the Global Covenant of Mayors (GCoM), the worldโs largest alliance of over 13,000 cities and sub-national governments committed to ambitious climate action. Through CoM SSA, local authorities across Sub-Saharan Africa make voluntary political commitments to implement climate and energy strategies aligned with long-term goals for climate change mitigation, adaptation, and equitable access to sustainable energy. To date, over 380 cities in the region have joined the initiative.
The Deutsche Gesellschaft fรผr Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) supports CoM SSA through its current implementation phase (Phase IV), which aims to significantly scale the initiativeโs impact by enhancing access to finance for climate-resilient urban infrastructure. GIZ works in close collaboration with selected CoM SSA cities to strengthen climate-resilient urban planning and to provide targeted technical assistance for infrastructure project preparation. This includes advisory services for financing, private-sector engagement, and the integration of inclusive, participatory planning approaches, particularly in energy transition, urban resilience, and adaptation to climate change.
Your tasks
We are seeking a motivated intern to join the GIZ CoM SSA team in Brussels and working closely with the Programme Coordination Unit. With a strong focus on research and knowledge generation, the role will contribute to advancing CoM SSA Phase IV objectives by producing evidence and insights related to climate finance and resource mobilisation, helping to inform strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and project preparation efforts.
You will carry out the following tasks during the internship:
Your profile
Currently enrolled in, or recently graduated (preferably from a Masterโs programme) in a relevant field such as International Development, Communications, International Relations, Urban Development, or a related discipline; if recently graduated, the degree should have been completed no more than six months ago Strong writing, research and analysis skills Interest in growing project management and stakeholder coordination skills Attention to detail, with excellent office skills and experience using MS Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Initial experience in development cooperation and/or private sector is an advantage Interest in climate change and sustainable development and willingness to familiarise yourself with new topics High degree of responsiveness, self-organisation, and intercultural sensitivity Full professional proficiency in English; German or French is an asset; additional language skills are an advantageNotes
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. Candidates must also hold a Belgian work permit, which in case of non-EU nationality must be uploaded when applying. GIZ will neither cover costs nor apply for work permits for internships.
We pay a monthly stipend of โฌ1.350,- (gross). Please note that the contract will be concluded under Belgian law.
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 Carolina Goradesky (comssa@giz.de).