GIZ, the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit, is offering a paid six-month internship in Bonn, Germany, working on carbon markets and sustainable development in Africa. The placement runs from 01 February 2027 to 31 July 2027, is full-time, and pays a monthly stipend of €2,349 gross. A valid EU work permit is required to apply. Applications close on 15 November 2026. At Youth Works Hub, we reviewed the full job ad and set out every task, requirement and application detail below.
About GIZ
For more than 50 years, the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), a company of the German Federal Government, has been supporting the implementation of development policy goals worldwide. Together with partner organisations in around 120 countries, it is involved in a diverse range of projects. Its model for success is a better life for everyone and purposeful tasks for its employees.
The Internship at a Glance
🆔 Job ID: V000065439
📍 Location: Bonn, Germany
📆 Assignment period: 01 February 2027 to 31 July 2027
🏷️ Job category: Trainees
⏰ Working hours: Full-time
💶 Monthly stipend: €2,349 gross
About the Article 6 Connect Project
The internship is embedded in the project "Article 6 Connect - Sustainable Development through Carbon Markets in Africa," a global project with a team based in Germany, Ethiopia, and South Africa. The project supports participation in carbon markets in line with the sustainability and integrity requirements of Article 6 of the Paris Agreement.
Article 6 Connect supports governments in Ethiopia, South Africa, and potentially other African countries in developing the institutional frameworks and capacities needed for carbon market readiness. At the same time, the project works to establish overarching cooperation mechanisms at a regional level. It also supports the development of a joint EU approach and advises the German Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) on the potential of international carbon markets. The project further supports digital innovations and global platforms for carbon markets and provides exchange formats for partner countries, regions, and regional institutions.
What You Will Do: Internship Tasks
During the six-month internship, you will gain insight into the day-to-day business of GIZ's internal and external structure and the work of a global project. The tasks include:
📊 Support content preparation for meetings with international stakeholders in partner countries, such as preparing presentations, concept notes, and minutes
📢 Support the communication work of the project, including drafting official communication documents such as progress reports, social media posts, and newsletters
🔬 Conduct research and develop technical documents, such as factsheets, in the areas of climate action, carbon markets, international climate policy, and sustainable development
🗓️ Support the organisation of events and workshops on carbon markets with international participants, both in Germany and in project partner countries: logistical and technical support, invitation management, and drafting concept notes
👥 Stakeholder management of the project
🗃️ Support project knowledge management, including drafting minutes of team meetings and uploading materials on the data management website
Who Can Apply: Required Criteria
To be eligible for this internship, you must meet all of the following criteria:
🎓 Currently enrolled in a degree programme (preferably a master's degree) or a recent graduate (preferably with a master's degree) in a relevant discipline related to climate change, climate policy, development cooperation, or international cooperation, within the last six months from the internship start date of 01 February 2027
🛂 Valid work permit for the EU
💻 Very good knowledge of common MS Office programmes: Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
🏛️ Knowledge of development cooperation and/or administrative sciences or regulatory policy and/or climate policy
🗣️ English at a fluent level
🌏 Experience in working in an intercultural setting and communicating with several stakeholder groups
✍️ Analytical thinking, a very structured working style, and very good oral and written communication skills
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Desirable Criteria
The following are not required but will strengthen your application:
🧳 First practical experience, including abroad, for example in project management support, communication, or stakeholder management
🤝 Interest in the project's gender work
⚡ Ability to work on own initiative, also under time pressure, and high self-organisation
🇩🇪 Good German skills are listed as an advantage
EU Work Permit Requirement
GIZ requires applicants to hold a valid work permit for the EU. Candidates from outside the EU should verify their permit status before submitting an application, as the ilan does not indicate that GIZ supports or funds work permit applications.
Stipend and Working Conditions
GIZ pays a monthly stipend of €2,349 gross for the full six-month assignment from 01 February 2027 to 31 July 2027. The internship is full-time and based in Bonn, Germany.
For background on how paid traineeships and stipend-based internships abroad work, the Youth Works Hub guide to paid internships abroad covers what stipends cover and how they differ from grant-funded placements.
Diversity, Inclusion, and Equal Opportunities
GIZ is a signatory of the Diversity Charter. Recognition, appreciation, and inclusion of diversity in the company are important to GIZ. All employees shall be valued regardless of gender and gender identity, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, social background, age, or sexual orientation. GIZ actively supports equal opportunities and welcomes applications from people with disabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Article 6 of the Paris Agreement and what does the GIZ project do?
Article 6 of the Paris Agreement establishes mechanisms for countries to cooperate on achieving their nationally determined contributions through international carbon markets. The GIZ project "Article 6 Connect" supports governments in Ethiopia, South Africa, and potentially other African countries in building the institutional frameworks and capacities needed for carbon market readiness, while also advising on a joint EU approach and supporting digital innovations in this space.
What is the monthly stipend for this GIZ internship?
GIZ pays a monthly stipend of €2,349 gross. The assignment runs from 01 February 2027 to 31 July 2027 on a full-time basis in Bonn, Germany.
Do I need an EU work permit to apply?
Yes. GIZ requires applicants to hold a valid work permit for the EU before applying. The ilan does not state that GIZ supports or funds work permit applications. Candidates from outside the EU should verify their permit status before applying.
Can I apply as a recent graduate rather than as a current student?
Yes. Recent graduates are eligible, provided graduation occurred no more than six months before the internship start date of 01 February 2027. This means applicants who graduated after 01 August 2026 qualify as recent graduates for this application.
What background and study field is preferred?
GIZ prefers a master's degree, or current enrolment at master's level, in a discipline related to climate change, climate policy, development cooperation, or international cooperation. Knowledge of development cooperation and/or climate policy is listed as a required criterion.
What are the language requirements?
Fluent English is required. Good German skills are listed as an advantage but are not mandatory.
What practical experience does GIZ look for?
GIZ requires experience in working in an intercultural setting and communicating with several stakeholder groups. First practical experience, such as in project management support, communication, or stakeholder management, including abroad, is listed as desirable but not required.
What kind of tasks will I work on during the internship?
Tasks span several areas of the global project: preparing presentations and concept notes for stakeholder meetings, drafting communication materials such as newsletters and social media posts, conducting research and developing technical documents such as factsheets, supporting the organisation of events and workshops on carbon markets, managing stakeholder relations, and contributing to knowledge management activities.
Where can I find other internship opportunities like this?
Youth Works Hub lists internship positions from GIZ and other international development organisations. Browse the Internship & Traineeship section for currently open positions.
Deadline
⏳ 15 November 2026
Links
📝 Apply: https://jobs.giz.de/index.php?ac=application&jobad_id=79518
📄 Job posting: https://jobs.giz.de/index.php?ac=jobad&id=79518
📧 Contact for further information: leda.ankel@giz.de (Ms Leda Ankel, Article 6 Connect Project)
