The capacities of partner countries and their institutions must be strengthened for the effective financing and implementation of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). GIZ’s Partnering for Readiness team aims to provide partner countries and their national and regional institutions with the necessary institutional and technical expertise to access climate finance independently. Our mission is to build a knowledge hub for access to and readiness for climate finance and to create a platform where partner countries and institutions can learn from each other. A particular focus is on financing adaptation to climate change. Our field of responsibility is divided into three parts: firstly, we implement GIZ-financed global knowledge sharing and learning activities under the Partnering for Readiness measure, the next phase of which is currently being launched. Secondly, we implement GCF Readiness grants for and with partner countries, in collaboration with GIZ country offices. Finally, the team acts as Key Account Management (KAM) for GCF Readiness matters within GIZ.

Under the guidance of a supervisor, you will contribute to tasks in the area of climate finance with a focus on the GCF and its readiness programme. You will support colleagues in their work with partner countries and in knowledge preparation and exchange on topics such as direct access modality of GCF, climate finance access of SIDS, transparency and integrity in the management of financial resources, green financial systems, and climate finance training. In doing so, you will get to know the administrative and organizational processes of GIZ’s operations. During your internship, you will gain an insight into the day-to-day business of the team, participate in, plan and prepare for meetings and discussions.

Your duties will include:

• Accompanying the development, implementation and reporting of activities in the context of GCF Readiness
• Support in researching and producing information and working materials, e.g. on GCF Board meetings, GCF Readiness Programme processes and needs and options for Readiness implementation
• Information and communication management
• Support with the preparation and follow-up of workshops and working meetings
• Preparation of presentations and meeting protocols
• Presentation of GCF Readiness-related activities of GIZ for internal and external communication media

• First experiences in the field of climate change, especially international climate finance and policy, climate change adaptation and / or mitigation, and / or green financial systems
• Understanding of development cooperation
• Initial practical experience – also abroad – in the context of relevant internships or part-time jobs
• Analytical thinking, structured working method and good oral and written expression skills
• Ability to work independently, also under time pressure
• Business fluent in English. French and/or Spanish language skills are an advantage
• Good knowledge of common MS Office programs (Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)