Transport is responsible for around a quarter of energy-related CO2 emissions worldwide. To achieve the Paris climate targets, a transport transition and extensive decarbonisation of transport by 2050 is necessary. As part of the GIZ’s Infrastructure and Mobility cluster, the Transport and Climate Change team aims to enable the rapid development of zero emission transport systems to shape a liveable and just future by providing advisory services, knowledge exchange, peer learning, data-driven insights to partners in countries of the Global South. Most projects are funded by the International Climate Initiative (IKI) and are implemented on the African Continent, in Latin America and in Asia.
We are looking for a motivated, organised and detail-oriented intern with a keen interest in sustainable transport policy and proven digital communication skills. For this role, you should enjoy putting creative ideas into practice every day in an agile, fast and conscientious manner and work efficiently, solution-orientated and independently. Working with data is an asset as it is key for several of our activities.
Your tasks
During the internship, you will perform the following tasks:
Assisting project teams in research, analysis and technical evaluations, primarily in the areas of transport and climate, urban mobility, digitalisation and open data as well as vehicle efficiency standards
Supporting the external and internal communication of the “Changing Transport” brand by creating and maintaining content for the website changing-transport.org, the social media channels and newsletters
Supporting the planning and implementation of online events in the areas of communication, programme design, and participant management
Conception and implementation of online campaigns
Providing input and support for specialist consulting services on international climate and transport policy issues
Supporting the Transport Data Commons Initiative (https://tdc.unece.org) in stakeholder management and in the further development of a database prototype
Supporting analysis of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) in transport to achieve the Paris climate targets in cooperation with partner organisations for the “Tracker for Climate Strategies in Transport” (www.changing-transport.org/tracker) and its further development (text mining)
Supporting the project team with administrative tasks
Your profile
Completed or ongoing studies (undergraduate or bachelor’s degree preferred) in the field of transport science (transport planning, transport engineering, transport geography), economics, environmental/climate science, communication, media, political science/international relations (focus on climate policy), geography, urban/spatial planning, or a related field
You also have an interest in development policy and a basic understanding of the challenges in the transport sector in emerging and developing countries, and/or knowledge of international climate policy and approaches to reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the transport sector
You have a high degree of digital affinity and enjoy working with websites and social media
You have great organisational and time-management skills and enjoy being part of the preparation and implementation of online events with a hands-on mentality
You have a very good command of written and spoken English and one additional language (German, Spanish and/ or French would be an advantage); you have a very good sense of language and are adept at writing and editing texts
You are analytical and structured in your approach to new tasks and challenges
You are no stranger to working with data and handling extensive Excel spreadsheets
You are experienced in using Office programmes (especially Word, PowerPoint and Excel); knowledge of design programmes such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign is an advantage
You enjoy working in an international and multidisciplinary team and have a good sense of for intercultural and target-group oriented communication
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 €2.205,04 (gross).
We support equal opportunities and welcome applications from people with disabilities.
For further information, please contact Ms Anne-Sophie Tobar-Malagueno (anne-sophie.tobar-malagueno@giz.de).
Application deadline: 09/23/2025
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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