GIZ is hiring for a Global Initiative for Disaster Risk Management Intern (monthly intern salary of €2,205.04 ): Apply Now

Ednah Carrick September 17, 2025

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Closing Date: 26 September 2025

GIZ is hiring for a Global Initiative for Disaster Risk Management Intern (monthly intern salary of €2,205.04): Apply Now

Overview

A better life for everyone and meaningful work for its employees – that’s GIZ model for success. For more than 50 years, the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), a German Federal Government company, has been supporting the global implementation of development policy goals. Together with partner organizations in 120 countries, GIZ is involved in a wide variety 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.

Field of activity

Progress in areas such as health, nutrition, education, and climate protection is being undermined by existing and emerging risks. The risk of damage and economic loss from disasters is currently continuously increasing.

Decisions regarding development processes and investments can contribute to new risks if, for example, they lead to people settling in vulnerable areas, inadequately planning and managing infrastructure, or excessive strain on natural resources. This trend can be mitigated by incorporating climate and disaster risks into development decisions across various sectors. Risk-informed development requires new approaches to understanding and addressing systemic risks.

The Global Initiative for Disaster Risk Management (GIKRM) IV supports various partners in development cooperation, such as planning and finance ministries, line ministries, and regional organizations, in leveraging potential and synergies to secure long-term development success and promote risk-informed development. The global project is implementing measures in Bosnia & Herzegovina, Georgia, Colombia, Laos, Pakistan, and Southern Africa (SADC).

Your tasks

During your Global Initiative for Disaster Risk Management internship you will have the following tasks:

You will support the design of communication materials, especially in the development of eLearning
You support the implementation of classic communication measures (website, newsletter, presentations, fact sheets, and more) and in knowledge management and information exchange
You will support the content and logistical conception and organization of a final event and two project workshops
You will support the project by providing organisational and technical support for further measures, such as conducting research, analyses, technical assessments and processing information on issues relating to disaster risk management

Global Initiative for Disaster Risk Management intern profile

Studies in a relevant discipline related to disaster risk management, international cooperation, communication or political science
Relevant expertise in the fields of disaster risk management, resilience and risk-informed development, development of digital learning formats
You have very good communication skills, both written and spoken, for different target groups
You have a good eye for appealing and creative design of communication materials (print and digital)
You are an organizational talent, keep an overview and have a structured approach
You have experience and/or interest in the organizational and logistical support of (international) training and exchange events
You are passionate about international cooperation and disaster risk management and enjoy working in an international team
You have very good English skills; German and Spanish skills are desirable
Careful communication, a confident demeanor, and an appreciative attitude and tone within the team are a matter of course for you

The GIZ internship is only possible if you are currently enrolled, are enrolled in a continuing education program that includes an internship, or if you have completed your studies no more than six months ago at the start of the GIZ internship.

The monthly intern salary is €2,205.04 (gross).

GIZ support equal opportunities and welcome applications from people with disabilities. For any questions regarding the content, please contact Ms. Begerow ([email protected]).