Intern (m/f/d) for Communications and Outreach

Intern (m/f/d) for Communications and Outreach 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: V000065509 Location: Bonn Assignment period: 01.02.2027 - 31.07.2027 Job Category: Trainees Working hours: full-time Application deadline: 26.11.2026 Our Offer Requirements for companies and their business partners to respect human rights and environmental standards are increasing worldwide. To support partner countries in effectively responding to the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), the European Commission and the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) have launched the Team Europe Initiative (TEI) “Sustainability in Global Value Chains”.

As part of this initiative, the project has established the EU Due Diligence Navigator for Partner Countries, an EU helpdesk that provides stakeholders in partner countries with free, tailored advisory services. Through the Navigator, governments, businesses, civil society organisations and other stakeholders can receive individual guidance and recommendations on suitable support measures to help them respond to CSDDD requirements.The Navigator’s advisory team combines expertise in human rights and environmental due diligence (HREDD) and experience working with stakeholders in partner countries.The goal is to support stakeholders in partner countries to become 'fit for CSDDD' and for related EU regulations.

During the current phase of the Navigator, strong communication and outreach efforts are essential to raise awareness of the helpdesk and reach its target groups in partner countries.

Your tasks

During your internship you will support the team in the following

tasks:

Support communication and outreach activities in close collaboration with the senior and junior Communications and Monitoring & Evaluation advisors. Support drafting communication materials and background content on the EU Due Diligence Navigator to promote the helpdesk among cooperation partners and target groups. Support the organisation of in-person and online webinars. Contribute to the development of content and visual elements for the Due Diligence Navigator website.

Assist with the preparation of success stories and user testimonials related to the Due Diligence Navigator. Participate in and document events and meetings with national and international cooperation partners.

Your Profile

Study in communication, media, journalism, social sciences or a similar subject (or at a minimum, completion of third semester). Excellent writing skills, strong conceptual and analytical thinking, and an independent, structured approach to work. Strong interest in policy-relevant topics (e.g. at EU level) and the ability to develop clear and well-founded arguments. Strong communication and teamwork skills. Initiative, proactivity and motivation.

Confident use of all MS Office applications. Business fluency in English (C1) required. Initial experience in external communications or public relations within governmental organisations, NGOs, companies, business associations or consulting firms (e.g. through internships) is an advantage. (Basic) knowledge of topics, processes and stakeholders in the fields of business and human rights, responsible business conduct (RBC)/corporate social responsibility (CSR), and/or sustainable supply chain management is an advantage.

Experience with visual design tools is an advantage. Fluency in additional languages (especially French Portuguese or Spanish) is an advantage. 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 €2.349,- (gross). We support equal opportunities and welcome applications from people with disabilities . For further information, please contact Mrs. Pollhammer (stephanie.pollhammer@giz.de). Our benefits