Intern (m/f/d) in the International Tax Compact (ITC) Secretariat, focus: domestic revenue mobilisation

Intern (m/f/d) in the International Tax Compact (ITC) Secretariat, focus: domestic revenue mobilisation As a federal company, GIZ supports the Federal Government in achieving its goals in international cooperation for sustainable development. Job-ID: P1490V1758 Location: Bonn Assignment period: 08/01/2020 - 01/31/2021 Field: Trainees Type of employment: full-time Application deadline: 06/15/2020 Job description The International Tax Compact (ITC) is a neutral platform that aims to enhance domestic revenue mobilisation (DRM) in partner countries and to promote fair, efficient and transparent tax systems. On a day-to-day basis, the activities of the ITC are implemented and managed by the ITC Secretariat, which is part of the GIZ Sector Programme Good Financial Governance (SP GFG). The ITC promotes networking, peer learning and capacity development, bringing together a large number of stakeholders working in the field of tax and development. These include, among others, policymakers and representatives from academia, civil society organisations and the private sector. The ITC hosts the secretariats of three international initiatives in the area of DRM: the Addis Tax Initiative (ATI), the Network of Tax Organisations (NTO), and the DRM Innovation Fund. More information about the ITC and its work lines can be found at www.taxcompact.net, www.addistaxinitiative.net, www.nto.tax and www.drm-innovation.fund. Your tasks As an intern (m/f/d), you will support the International Tax Compact (ITC) Secretariat implement the activities agreed upon in its work plan. These include: Implementing and further developing the Addis Tax Initiative (ATI), most notably by facilitating the cooperation and exchange within the ATI Steering Committee and ATI Consultative Groups; Implementing and further developing the Network of Tax Organisations (NTO), most notably by facilitating the cooperation and exchange within the NTO Council; Supporting the organisation, implementation and follow-up of (virtual) international events (e.g. ATI post-2020 Task Force meetings, back-to-back events, webinars etc.); Conducting research and drafting briefs, concept notes, factsheets, internet articles etc.; Managing and collecting data for external communication and monitoring purposes; Evaluating current debates and worldwide developments in the field of good governance and public finances, with a special focus on tax and development; Supporting knowledge management, network management and the exchange of information within the team and towards external stakeholders; Supporting the ITC Secretariat and the SP GFG in its day-to-day administrative work. Your profile University degree in economics, political science, public administration, law, regional studies or another relevant discipline; at least equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree. Basic knowledge and vast interest in the fields of policymaking and governance, economic policy, tax policy and administration, and international development cooperation. You work in an organised, structured, independent, detail-oriented and results-driven way. You are able to work under time pressure and willing to quickly familiarise yourself with complex issues. Fluency in English is imperative, good knowledge in German and/or French is an advantage. Very good knowledge of the common MS Office programmes (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point) is a must. Experience in external communication and/or network management is a distinctive advantage. Experience in the administration and maintenance of websites is a distinctive advantage. 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 €1.608,- (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 Ms Brinkmann (lisa.brinkmann@giz.de). Our benefits