GIZ is Recruiting for an Intern in Financial Systems Development (monthly intern salary is €2,134.5)

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Closing Date: 17 September 2024

GIZ is Recruiting for an Intern in Financial Systems Development (monthly intern salary is €2,134.5)

Background

A better life for everyone and meaningful tasks for its employees – that is GIZ model for success. For more than 50 years, the German Society for International Cooperation (GIZ), as a German 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 have come to the right place

Field of activity

The Competence Center for Financial System Development is embedded in the Economic, Employment and Social Affairs Department. It deals with a wide range of topics, including digital financial services, sustainable finance, climate finance, financial inclusion, SME and agricultural finance, insurance, and the promotion of sustainable investments. The task of the Competence Center at GIZ is to develop topics, look for innovative solutions, plan projects and then provide technical and conceptual advice on their implementation. Active knowledge management and international dialogue with German development cooperation partners are of central importance here.

Intern in Financial Systems Development tasks

The Intern in Financial Systems Development will carryout the following roles:

You provide conceptual support on financial system topics and support the team through independent research work

You support the preparation and implementation of analyses and projects
You prepare presentation materials and concept papers on various topics of the competence center
You support your team in the content and logistical preparation of events and workshops

You support the team in knowledge management and information exchange
You take part in general meetings of the team and relevant departments in the company
You support communication work via social media

Your profile

You have just completed your Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in economics or related fields or are about to complete your Master’s degree
You can demonstrate initial experience in the financial sector/financial system development from internships or university work
You have gained experience through internships or exchange semesters in developing or emerging countries

You have very good written and spoken German and English skills. Knowledge of French is an advantage
Experience with social media in a professional context is an advantage
You have above-average organizational skills, think in a structured manner, work efficiently and in a self-organized manner and can familiarize yourself quickly and comprehensively with new topics

Last but not least, you enjoy teamwork and have good communication skills
They are available for 6 months

The internship is only possible if you are currently enrolled, are in further training of which the completion of an internship is an integral part, or if you graduated no more than 6 months ago at the start of the internship.