GIZ Vacancy Fresh Graduates – Internship

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is a German implementing organization that provides services worldwide in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development. We work to shape a future worth living in over 120 countries around the world.

Sustainable Economic Growth is one if the five key sectors that drives economic resilience, innovation, and employment opportunities to ensure long-term prosperity for African societies, and regional economic integration. The sector has seven projects under it which have a combined volume of EUR 140.2 million and is co-funded by the European Union and the German.

Position: Knowledge Management Intern

Qualifications and Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in development studies, social sciences, communication, M& E, political science, natural resource management, gender, digitalization, public administration, or related field.
• Only recent graduates are eligible.

Professional Experience

• No prior work experience required; previous internships in M&E, communication, digital knowledge management, or gender-related work are an asset.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong interest in M&E, knowledge management, communication, gender equality, and digital tools, including AI prompt writing.
• Ability to analyze information and summarize key points clearly.
• Good writing, editing, and basic design/layout skills (Canva or Adobe are an asset).
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Good computer literacy, especially in Microsoft Office and digital collaboration tools.
• Experience with social media content or digital communication is an advantage.

Personal Attributes

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a multicultural environment.
• Proactive, well-organized, and able to meet deadlines.
• Culturally sensitive, open to feedback, and willing to learn.
• Positive attitude, flexibility, and strong motivation to contribute to evidence-based and gender-responsive knowledge management.

Formal requirements

• The candidate must be a fresh graduate with graduation less than 6 months in the past.

The candidate must hand in at least an application letter and CV in neat layout and professional writing including correct addressee and document naming

Duty station: Jigjiga

Deadline: June 19, 2026