Intern (m/f/d) in the programme “Support to the Pan African University” in Addis Ababa Full Time

Your tasks will be to support the GIZ PAU team in Addis Ababa in its efforts to assist its partners in the realization of this complex project. You will be integrated into the daily operations, supporting the team in its tasks and participating in internal meetings. You will be expected to keep yourself up to date with the core developments of the project in order to be able to react timely to various requests.

Your tasks will entail the following (also depending on your area of studies, abilities and interests):

• You will support the team in the management of the project (i. e. carrying out analyses to design project activities, writing terms of reference for external subcontractors, supporting the monitoring and evaluation of project activities, supporting with reporting to BMZ).
• You will support the team in the substantive and logistical preparations of high-level meetings and workshops. Furthermore, you may be responsible for the minutes of meetings.
• You will support the GIZ PAU Team in contributing to publications and public relations activities of the project by drafting and editing the quarterly newsletter, and other publications (fact sheets, posters, articles).
• You will support the team in the coordination and organization of the ‘Higher Education Working Group’ which fosters the exchange of professional knowledge and experience among GIZ experts globally.

• You have successfully completed at least 3 years of your study programme with a focus on (higher) education, social sciences, communication sciences, political sciences or other related study fields.
• You have first practical experience and skills in the field of communication and PR.
• You have already gained practical experience in the organization of events and workshops, ideally in a multicultural context. Further experience in higher education management and research, knowledge management and/or monitoring and evaluation is an asset.
• You have excellent communication skills in English and German, both in speaking and writing. Knowledge of French is an asset.
• You are advanced in using Microsoft office programs, are self-organized, flexible and motivated to work in an intercultural team in our office in Addis Ababa.
• You work well under pressure and have excellent time management.

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.

We pay a monthly stipend of €1.580,- (gross). Depending on the country of assignment a monthly expatriation allowance (gross), predetermined by GIZ will be paid on top.

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 Ms. Hauff (karen.hauff@giz.de).