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Intern (m/f/d) for the promotion of biodiversity-based value chains 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 fรผr 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: V000062037 Location: Bonn Assignment period: 07/14/2025 - 01/13/2026 Field: Trainees Type of employment: full-time Application deadline: 06/02/2025Job description
The BioInnovation Africa (BIA) project supports African-European business partnerships for biodiversity-based value chains that are based on high ethical, social, and environmental standards, including equitable benefit-sharing and the sustainable use of Africaโs genetic resources. For example, the project strengthens capacities in providing partner countries with regards to the valorisation of biodiversity, business development and ABS negotiation skills. The project also offers general advice on ABS contracts, supports the roll-out of national guidelines for benefit sharing, and facilitates knowledge exchange formats and sector dialogues among others. The overall objective of the BIA project is to promote social-ecological change and reconcile environmental and socio-economic sustainability in Cameroon, Namibia, South Africa, and Madagascar.
Your tasks
As an intern for BioInnovation Africa, you will gain insights into the implementation of a globally operating project. Your main tasks will include:
Disseminating a capacity development package (e. g., support the application of training materials, support the establishment of a network of trainers, and the integration into the digital infrastructure of partner institutions) Project communication and public relations (e. g., drafting articles to report on project activities and events, website maintenance, social media) Contributing to project monitoring, documentation, reporting and evaluation including the coordination of data collection and provision for the conduct of a project evaluation Support to the collaboration with private sector partners (e. g., compilation and documentation of lessons learned and coordination of annual partnership exchanges and reporting) Organising internal meetings, webinars and events for project partnersYour profile
You are studying in the fourth semester or higher in the fields of agricultural, biological, geographical, economic, political or social sciences or related disciplines. You have a high technical affinity and a very good knowledge of the common MS Office programmes (especially Word, Excel and PowerPoint); experience with Typo-3 for website content management or Moodle (Learning Management System) would be an asset. You have an interest in development policy and, particularly, in biodiversity conservation and sustainable use. You can quickly familiarise yourself with new tasks and are characterised by reliability, motivation, and commitment. You already have some experience in an (African) country or working in the field of international cooperation. Fluent in English and German (mandatory); French language proficiency would be a clear asset.Notes
GIZ 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 โฌ2.205,04 (gross).
We support equal opportunities and welcome applications from people with disabilities.
For further information, please contact Ms Katrin Muench (katrin.muench@giz.de).