Internship in the GIZ Country Office

GIZ- Internal/External Vacancy Announcement ‘#111/2022’

GIZ Country Office 

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is a German service provider in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development and international education work. We work to shape a future worth living in over 120 countries around the world.

The GIZ Office in Addis Ababa oversees projects in Ethiopia and Djibouti where GIZ works on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), the German Federal Ministry of Nutrition and Agriculture (BMEL), and other commissioning parties.

Based on GIZ corporate policy guidelines, the GIZ Office in Addis Ababa supports the preparation and implementation of international cooperation projects in Ethiopia and Djibouti, as well as the administrative implementation on site. The GIZ Office represents the GIZ to government authorities and national partners in Ethiopia and Djibouti and maintains close communication with the German Embassy and other German implementing organizations as well as with international donors, as well as with the GIZ headquarters in Germany.

GIZ seeks a qualified candidate for the position of Internship in the GIZ Country Office

• Contract Duration: 6 months

Overall Responsibilities

The intern is responsible for providing administrative support to the GIZ Ethiopia and Djibouti management, particularly the Country Director of the GIZ Office in Addis Ababa. S/he works closely with the Country Director, the Deputy Country Director, and various units of the Country Office as well as with the GIZ Management Team in Ethiopia and Djibouti.

Responsibilities and Tasks

• Supporting general office processes and secretariat including correspondence in English
• Quality checking of documents, printing, and stamping
• Management of diaries and organizing appointments and meetings
• Support of information and knowledge management, including the filing of documents
• Assistance in preparation of (confidential) documents
• Writing meeting minutes, reports and preparing presentations
• Support to coordinating/forwarding/distributing requests and tasks; following up on agreements according to deadlines
• Assisting and/or carrying out other office activities and any other tasks as assigned.

Job Requirements

Required Qualifications and Competencies

• University degree (minimum B.A.) in administration or a related subject
• Fluent in writing, reading, and speaking in English and Amharic, German is an advantage
• Study experience in an English or German-speaking country is an advantage
• Excellent text comprehension and written and oral communication/expression
• Excellent working knowledge of modern telecommunication systems (telephone, fax, e-mail, and internet)
• Very good working knowledge of computer software (e.g. MS Office) and experience with document management systems; digital literacy
• Excellent organizational skills, ability to multitask, prioritize and meet deadlines
• Teamwork, pro-active approach, resilience, and flexibility; ability to work in an international team
• High level of service-orientation
• Discretion, loyalty, and integrity
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and efficiently in a very fast-paced office environment
• High motivation and willingness to learn and improve skills as required by the tasks to be performed

How to Apply

Application procedure:

Interested and qualified candidates shall submit their motivation letter along with their recent CV via Email: [email protected]. 

Please make sure you mention the vacancy number and position title ‘Internship #111/2022' in the subject line of your email application. Applications without vacancy numbers in subject lines might be disqualified. 

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.