The Global Shield against Climate Risks (GS) was launched by the G7 under Germany’s presidency in 2022 in close partnership with the Vulnerable Twenty Group of finance ministers (V20). Through this collaborative partnership, the V20 and the G7 want to scale up further action and support to address the urgent needs of vulnerable people and countries facing increasing risks of losses and damages from climate change. The GS aims to provide more and better financial protection, and thus enable quick and reliable funding before or just after disasters happen, and protect governments, communities, businesses, and households against the impacts of disasters.
Information on the project and the topic can be found at: www.globalshield.org

During your internship you have the following tasks:

• support of communication and public relations strategy and products (annual report, social media, newsletter, website) and set up and support of events
• set up own social media ideas for communication of the Global Shield
• Support in the processing of one of the thematic focal points of the secretarial work as well as the onboarding of new partners and engagement with all partners of the Global Shield
• preparation and monitoring of internal meetings and meetings with members and partners. Supporting preparing the content and organisation of the regular meetings of the initiative’s strategic groups

• Applicants are currently studying in the fields of communication, marketing, public relations, international cooperation / international studies, political science or economics, or other relevant subjects
• Initial experience in topics such as adaptation to climate change, international climate policy, disaster risk management, climate or is an advantage
• Fluent in English. Good knowledge of German and good knowledge French is an advantage
• Applicants have gained initial experience in developing or emerging countries (e.g. through internships, semesters abroad, etc.)
• Good self-organization and ability to work independently
• High ability to work in a team and communication skill

Please be informed that you are only allowed to apply for this internship, if you are currently enrolled as a student or graduated not longer than six months ago from the start of your internship.

We pay a monthly stipend of €2.134,52 (gross).

GIZ would like to increase the proportion of employees with disability, both in Germany and abroad. Applications from persons with disabilities are most welcome.

For further information, please contact Mrs. Kaiser (delia.kaiser@giz.de)