The position will mainly support the Sino-German Cooperation on Climate Change, specifically the following projects:
Sino-German Cooperation on Climate Change - Climate Partnership
Sino-German Cooperation on Climate Change - NDC Implementation
Sino-German Cooperation on ETS, Carbon Market Mechanisms, and Non-CO2 Greenhouse Gas Mitigation
In addition, the intern will also lend a hand to the coordination team of the “Climate, Energy, Environment and Biodiversity” cluster of GIZ East Asia.
The Sino-German-Cooperation on Climate Change facilitates bilateral exchange on NDC implementation and climate governance between the Chinese and German government. At the national level, it supports policy dialogue and enhances the exchange of experiences and best practices. At the local level, activities contribute to the enhanced implementation of climate policies (mitigation, adaptation, finance) and measures in China’s 14th and 15th Five-Year Plan. GIZ implements the project as part of Germany’s International Climate Initiative (IKI) on behalf of the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Climate Action, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMUKN).
Your tasks
Communication-related tasks, including the maintenance and updating of the internet presence, PR and information materials, IKI newsletters and presentation slides.
Research assignments on European, German and Chinese climate policy and support in closely following and reporting on climate-related policy developments.
Assistance in the preparation, implementation and follow-up of project activities (including but not limited to meetings, bilateral dialogues, expert workshops, networking, conferences, study tours etc.) and related documentation of project results for internal and external use.
Support tasks for the “Climate, Energy, Environment and Biodiversity” cluster of GIZ East Asia by supporting targeted research on cooperation potentials with multilateral development banks, preparing and maintaining monitoring and management tools, designing presentations, drafting, translating and editing publications.
Support the gender-responsive implementation of the projects, including data monitoring, research and awareness-raising.
Translations between German and English (and Chinese).
Support of administrative project tasks.
Your Profile
required criteria
Currently enrolled in a Master’s degree or recently graduated (within last six months) in a field relevant to both projects, e.g. Climate/Energy Policy, Environmental Economics, Political Science, International Relations or Regional Studies.
Understanding of international climate change policies and instruments, in particular in the EU, Germany and China.
Reliable, independent, results-oriented, structured working style and able to meet tight deadlines.
Team player, enthusiastic, and with good communication skills.
Working proficiency in German and English.
Desirable criteria
Prior work experience/internships in the area of climate change, international cooperation and/or prior work experience/internships in China.
Experience in writing and using WordPress CMS.
Knowledge of Mandarin.
Duration: March 11, 2026 - Sep 9, 2026
DEADLINE: Feb 17, 2026
About the Organization
Broad-based expertise for sustainable development – under one roof
Working efficiently, effectively and in a spirit of partnership, we support people and societies in developing, transition and industrialised countries in shaping their own futures and improving living conditions. This is what the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) is all about. Established on 1 January 2011, it brings together under one roof the long-standing expertise of the Deutscher Entwicklungsdienst (DED) gGmbH (German Development Service), the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Technische Zusammenarbeit (GTZ) GmbH (German Technical Cooperation) and Inwent – Capacity Building International, Germany. As a federally owned enterprise, we support the German Government in achieving its objectives in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development. We are also engaged in international education work around the globe.
Making development effective
Our partners want to take responsibility for achieving their own long-term development goals. We support them by offering demand-driven, tailor-made and effective services for sustainable development. We apply a holistic and value-based approach to ensure the participation of all stakeholders. In doing so, we are always guided by our concept of sustainable development. We take account of political, economic, social and ecological dimensions as we support our partners at local, regional, national and international level in negotiating solutions in the broader social context. This is how we drive development.
GIZ operates in many fields, including economic development and employment; governance and democracy; security, reconstruction, peace building and civil conflict transformation; food security, health and basic education; and environmental protection, resource conservation and climate change mitigation. We also provide management and logistical services to help our partners perform their development tasks. In crises we carry out refugee and emergency aid programmes. As part of our development services, we also second technical advisors to partner countries.
We advise our clients and partners on drawing up plans and strategies, place integrated experts and returning experts in partner countries, and promote networking and dialogue among international cooperation actors. Capacity building for partner-country experts is a key component of our services, and we offer our programme participants diverse opportunities to use the contacts they have made. We also give young people a chance to gain professional experience around the world – exchange programmes for young professionals lay the foundations for successful careers in national and international markets.
Who we work for
Most of our activities are commissioned by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). GIZ also operates on behalf of other German ministries – in particular the Federal Foreign Office, the Federal Environment Ministry and the Federal Ministry of Education and Research – as well as German federal states and municipalities, and public and private sector clients both in Germany and abroad. These include the governments of other countries, the European Commission, the United Nations and the World Bank. We work closely with the private sector and promote results-oriented interaction between the development and foreign trade sectors. Our considerable experience with alliances in partner countries and in Germany is a key factor for successful international cooperation, not only in the business, academic and cultural spheres but also in civil society.
The company at a glance
GIZ operates in more than 130 countries worldwide. In Germany we maintain a presence in nearly all the federal states. Our registered offices are in Bonn and Eschborn. GIZ employs approximately 17,000 staff members worldwide, more than 60 % of whom are local personnel. In addition, there are 1,135 technical advisors, 750 integrated and 324 returning experts, 700 local experts in partner organisations and 850 ‘weltwärts’ volunteers. With an estimated turnover of EUR 1.9 billion as at December 2010, GIZ can look to the future with confidence.
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