GIZ is offering a six-month, full-time communications internship in Brussels, Belgium, with the MobiliseYourCity Partnership for sustainable urban mobility. The placement runs from 1 January 2027 to 30 June 2027, pays a monthly stipend of €1,350 gross, and closes for applications on 05 November 2026.
At Youth Works Hub, we read the full vacancy and listed every task, requirement and condition below, so you can check your fit before you apply.
Internship Key Facts
🏢 Organisation: GIZ, a company of the German Federal Government
🚌 Partnership: MobiliseYourCity
🧭 Role: Intern (mf/d) Communications, MobiliseYourCity
📍 Location: Bruxelles (Brussels), Belgium
🗓️ Assignment period: 01.01.2027 - 30.06.2027
⏱️ Working hours: Full-time
🗂️ Job category: Trainees
🆔 Job-ID: V000065402
💶 Stipend: €1,350 gross per month
🛂 Work permit: Belgian work permit required
🔔 Application deadline: 05 November 2026
A Federal Government Company With a Global Reach
GIZ describes its model for success as a better life for everyone and purposeful tasks for its employees. For more than 50 years, the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), a company of the German Federal Government, has supported the implementation of development policy goals worldwide.
Together with partner organisations in 120 countries, GIZ is involved in a diverse range of projects. The vacancy invites people who want to make a difference in the world and develop themselves in the process.
What the MobiliseYourCity Partnership Is
Launched at COP21 in Paris, the MobiliseYourCity Partnership is a leading global Partnership for sustainable mobility with nearly 100 partners, including 86 city members and 16 country members.
The Partnership is supported by the European Union, the French Ministry of Ecological Transition (MTE), the French Facility for Global Environment (FFEM), the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection (BMUV), the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and the Agence Française de Développement (AFD). These institutions work in collaboration to enable positive global transformation.
Implementing and Knowledge Partners Led by AFD and GIZ
The implementing and knowledge partners, led by AFD and GIZ, work with cities and countries around the world to develop scalable solutions that improve mobility in complex environments.
What You Will Do as a Communications Intern
The vacancy lists seven tasks. Each one is described below as GIZ states it, and every one of them is a support role to the MobiliseYourCity team.
Planning and Running Partnership Events
🎪 You support the planning and implementation of MobiliseYourCity events and partner activities, including webinars, steering committee meetings and trainings.
Online and Offline Communication Activities
📢 You support the development and implementation of communication activities across online and offline channels. That includes the creation, publication and distribution of content for social media, newsletters, publications, Mailchimp campaigns and other outreach materials.
A Trilingual Website and Editorial Work
🌐 You support the updating and maintenance of MobiliseYourCity's trilingual website, and you support translation and editorial work for newsletters, knowledge products and other communication outputs.
Following Sustainable Urban Mobility
🔭 You support the monitoring of developments in sustainable urban mobility and produce short knowledge and communication materials based on desk research, partner project activities and internal content.
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Presentations, Visuals and Digital Assets
🎨 You support the creation of presentations, visual communication materials and other digital assets, using Adobe software where relevant.
Social Media Analytics and Improvement
📊 You support social media analytics reporting and the continuous improvement of digital communication activities.
Administrative and Organisational Support
🗃️ You provide administrative and organisational support as needed, including contact and mailing list management.
Studies GIZ Expects You to Have
🎓 You have ongoing or recently completed university studies in communications, journalism, international relations, political science, social sciences or related fields. Master's level studies are an asset.
Languages: English Plus French or German
🗣️ You are fluent in English and French or German. Knowledge of Spanish is an asset.
Interest in Sustainable Development and Mobility
🚲 You have a strong interest in sustainable development, urban mobility and international cooperation. Familiarity with climate policy or development cooperation is an asset.
Working Style: Structured, Independent and Reliable
🧱 You have a structured, independent and reliable working style, with autonomy, proactivity and the ability to use information and data effectively.
Office, Design Software and AI Tools
💻 You have good knowledge of standard Office programmes, especially Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
🖌️ You know design software such as Adobe InDesign and Photoshop.
🤖 You show openness to AI tools.
📋 Experience with project management tools such as Monday is an asset.
Digital Media and Team-Oriented Organisation
📱 You have an affinity for digital media and communication formats, such as social media and websites. You combine it with strong organisational skills and a reliable, team-oriented way of working.
Working in a Decentralised, Multicultural Environment
🧩 You can work in a decentralised international and multicultural environment.
Writing and Visual Communication
✍️ You are a great communicator, with excellent writing and visual skills.
Practical Experience That Counts as an Asset
🧰 Initial practical experience in communications, public relations, content creation and/or event coordination is considered an asset, particularly in an international or sustainability-focused environment.
📝 Experience in content creation for digital channels, such as social media, newsletters or websites, is also listed.
🏟️ Experience in organising and implementing events, both online and on-site, is listed as well.
Creativity for New Communication Formats
💡 You bring creativity and enthusiasm for developing new communication formats and ideas.
Who Is Allowed to Apply: Students and Graduates of the Last Six Months
You are only allowed to apply for this internship if you are currently enrolled as a student, or if you graduated not longer than six months before the start of your internship. With a start on 1 January 2027, that is the date to check against your graduation.
Belgian Work Permit: Required and Not Covered by GIZ
There is no nationality restriction in the vacancy. However, candidates must hold a Belgian work permit, and in the case of non-EU nationality the permit must be uploaded when applying.
GIZ does not cover the costs of the work permit, so you need to have the permit in place yourself before you apply.
Monthly Stipend and Contract Under Belgian Law
GIZ pays a monthly stipend of €1,350 gross. The contract will be concluded under Belgian law.
If you are comparing offers, our guide to paid internships abroad for students explains how funded traineeships work and how they differ from a grant.
Six Months, Full-Time, in Brussels
The assignment period is 01.01.2027 to 30.06.2027, with full-time working hours. The place of work is Bruxelles, and the vacancy is listed under the Trainees job category.
A Diversity Charter Signatory
GIZ is a signatory of the Diversity Charter. Recognition, appreciation and inclusion of diversity are important to the company, and all employees are valued regardless of gender and gender identity, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, social background, age or sexual orientation.
Applications From People With Disabilities Are Welcome
GIZ states that it supports equal opportunities and welcomes applications from people with disabilities.
Questions About the Internship
For further information, you can contact Mr. Cruz Gonzalez. His email address is listed in the Links section below.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the MobiliseYourCity communications intern do?
The intern supports the MobiliseYourCity team with events and partner activities, social media, newsletters, Mailchimp campaigns and the trilingual website. The role also covers desk research on sustainable urban mobility, visual materials, social media analytics and administrative support.
How much does the internship pay?
GIZ pays a monthly stipend of €1,350 gross. The contract is concluded under Belgian law.
Who can apply for this internship?
You can apply only if you are currently enrolled as a student or graduated not longer than six months before the start of the internship. The vacancy points to studies in communications, journalism, international relations, political science, social sciences or related fields.
Do I need a Belgian work permit?
Yes. Candidates must hold a Belgian work permit, and non-EU nationals must upload it when applying. The vacancy sets no nationality restriction, and GIZ does not cover the costs of the permit.
Which languages do I need?
You need to be fluent in English and French or German. Knowledge of Spanish is an asset.
Do I need work experience?
The vacancy asks for ongoing or recently completed university studies. Initial practical experience in communications, public relations, content creation or event coordination is considered an asset, not a requirement.
Where and when does the internship take place?
The internship is full-time in Bruxelles (Brussels), Belgium, from 01.01.2027 to 30.06.2027.
When is the application deadline?
The application deadline is 05 November 2026. You can browse more roles like this one in the internships section of Youth Works Hub.
Deadline
⏳ 05 November 2026
Links
🔗 Full vacancy (GIZ job portal, Job-ID V000065402): https://jobs.giz.de/index.php?ac=jobad&id=79481
🖥️ Online application (GIZ job portal): https://jobs.giz.de/index.php?ac=application&jobad_id=79481
📧 Contact for further information (Mr. Cruz Gonzalez): nicolas.cruz@giz.de
