GIZ is offering a six-month, full-time internship in Brussels, Belgium, at the MobiliseYourCity Secretariat, where the intern supports capacity building for sustainable urban mobility. The internship runs from 1 January 2027 to 30 June 2027, pays a monthly stipend of €1,350 gross, and is open to current students and graduates of the last six months who hold a Belgian work permit. Applications close on 05 November 2026.
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Assignment Details at a Glance
🏢 Organisation: GIZ (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit)
🚲 Programme: MobiliseYourCity Secretariat
🧭 Role: Intern (m/f/d) Mobility Capacity Building
📍 Location: Brussels (Bruxelles), Belgium
🗓️ Assignment period: 01.01.2027 - 30.06.2027
⏱️ Working hours: Full-time
🗂️ Job category: Trainees
🆔 Job-ID: V000065401
💶 Stipend: €1,350 gross per month
⚖️ Contract: Concluded under Belgian law
🛂 Work permit: Belgian work permit required
🎓 Student status: Enrolled student, or graduated no longer than six months ago
⏳ Application deadline: 05 November 2026
A Federal Government Company Working in 120 Countries
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 of nearly 100 partners, including 86 city members and 16 country members.
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.
Who Supports the Partnership
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 partners work in collaboration to enable positive global transformation.
Training Workshops, Online Courses and Peer Learning
📚 You assist in the development and implementation of capacity-building activities, such as training workshops, online courses and peer-to-peer learning, for urban mobility practitioners and policymakers in Latin America and the Caribbean, Asia and Africa.
Planning and Moderating Training Series
🎯 You support the conceptualisation, planning and moderation of training series, either virtual or face-to-face, including preparation documents such as invitations, agendas and presentations.
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Methodological Guidelines and Communities of Practice
🎟️ You support the organisation of events, such as the presentation of methodological guidelines for urban mobility and communities of practice events.
Research and Data Collection on Urban Mobility
🔎 You assist with research and data collection on topics and projects related to urban mobility in Latin America, Asia and Africa.
Technical Articles, Guidance Documents and Presentations
✍️ You prepare and contribute to writing short technical articles, guidance documents and presentations for external and internal project communication.
📱 You also support the content and presence of the website, social media and intranet.
Joint Communication Materials
📰 You contribute to the development of joint communication materials, such as newsletters, website content and social media messages.
Fact Sheets, SUMP and NUMP Summaries, Lessons Learned
📑 You support the development of fact sheets, SUMP and NUMP summaries, and lessons learned documents.
Knowledge Management and Network Management
🕸️ You support knowledge management, network management and the exchange of information within the team and towards external stakeholders.
Facilitating Working Groups With Knowledge and Network Partners
🛠️ You support the facilitation of working groups with knowledge and network partners on priority topics for MobiliseYourCity, including organising meetings, desk research and similar tasks.
What Studies Fit This Internship
🏫 The vacancy asks for ongoing or recently completed university studies in transport, economics, engineering, politics, communication, urban or social sciences, or related fields.
Student Status Is a Hard Requirement
🧾 You must be a student or have completed your studies in the last six months. The vacancy states that you may apply only if you are currently enrolled as a student or graduated not longer than six months before the start of the internship.
Language Requirements
🗣️ You need to be business fluent in German and English. Knowledge of French and Spanish is a plus.
Knowledge of Urban Mobility in the Global South
🌆 Knowledge of the challenges of sustainable urban mobility, especially in the Global South, is required.
Experience That Counts as an Advantage
💼 First relevant professional experience in international development cooperation is preferred, especially in the field of climate change and transport and urban mobility.
Digital Media, Organisation and Teamwork
🧩 The vacancy asks for affinity and enjoyment of working with digital and social media, organisational skills, commitment, and an independent, reliable and team-oriented way of working.
Writing and Editing Skills
🖊️ You need a good feeling for language and must be skilled in writing and editing texts.
Autonomy, Proactivity and Data Use
💡 The role calls for autonomy, proactivity and the ability to effectively use information and data.
Office Programs, Design Software and AI
💻 You need good knowledge of standard Office programs, especially Word, PowerPoint and Excel, and of design software such as Adobe InDesign and Photoshop. The vacancy also asks for an openness to AI software.
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Stipend and Contract
GIZ pays a monthly stipend of €1,350 (gross). The contract is concluded under Belgian law.
Belgian Work Permit
🛂 Candidates must also hold a Belgian work permit. If you are a non-EU national, the permit must be uploaded when you apply.
Diversity and Equal Opportunities
🤝 GIZ is a signatory of the Diversity Charter. Recognition, appreciation and inclusion of diversity in the company are important to GIZ, 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 supports equal opportunities and welcomes applications from people with disabilities.
How to Apply
Apply online through the GIZ job portal using the application link below. If you are a non-EU national, upload your Belgian work permit with your application.
Questions About the Internship
For further information, you can contact Mr. Cruz Gonzalez at nicolas.cruz@giz.de. This address is for questions about the internship; the application itself goes through the online portal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Mobility Capacity Building intern do?
The intern supports capacity-building activities for urban mobility practitioners and policymakers in Latin America and the Caribbean, Asia and Africa. Tasks include training series, events, research, technical articles, fact sheets, knowledge and network management, and working group facilitation.
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 names studies in transport, economics, engineering, politics, communication, urban or 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.
Which languages do I need?
You need business fluency in German and English. Knowledge of French and Spanish is a plus.
Do I need professional experience?
First relevant professional experience in international development cooperation is preferred, especially in climate change and transport or urban mobility. Knowledge of the challenges of sustainable urban mobility, especially in the Global South, is required.
Where and when does the internship take place?
The internship is full-time in 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
Link
🔗 Online application (GIZ job portal, Job-ID V000065401): https://jobs.giz.de/index.php?ac=application&jobad_id=79482
📄 Full vacancy (GIZ job portal): https://jobs.giz.de/index.php?ac=jobad&id=79482
📧 Contact for questions about the internship (Mr. Cruz Gonzalez): nicolas.cruz@giz.de
