The Global Carbon Market project (GCM) assists public sector decision-makers around the world in implementing and using market-based instruments in their national climate projects and plans such as Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), Long-Term Strategies (LTS), and climate change policies and legislation.
With studies, capacity-building activities and pilot programs, the project also supports the strategic development of new instruments for cooperative approaches under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement. It likewise promotes private sector involvement in the development and implementation of market-based solutions and advises both public authorities and private enterprises on the potential benefits of market-based instruments to mitigate climate change.
Other project components include the provision of trainings to prepare government representatives in the partner countries for the climate change negotiations and providing support for regional cooperation in the carbon market. The project works with countries in Eastern Africa, the Caribbean and Southeast Asia.
Your tasks
During the internship, you will work on the following tasks:
You conduct research tasks and prepare relevant information on international climate policy with a focus on market-based instruments.
You support the organization and implementation of national, regional and international conferences, workshops and other (online) events.
You support the project management and administration, including the preparation and documentation of meetings as well as knowledge management.
You support the public relations work of the project, including the preparation of communication materials.
Your Profile
You are a student or recent graduate in the field of environmental, political, social and economic sciences or in another relevant subject related to climate and environmental issues and/or international politics.
You have acquired initial relevant expertise or work experience in the field of international climate policy, climate negotiations and the Paris Agreement.
You are interested in the topics of international cooperation; initial work experience, especially in developing and emerging countries, is an advantage.
You have initial experience in project management and the planning and organization of events.
You have very good organizational and communication skills.
You are willing to work in a team and take on short-term assignments.
Your English skills are fluent, German skills are a plus.
You are familiar with standard work tools such as MS Office (especially Word, PowerPoint, Excel, MS Teams) and ideally virtual communication platforms.
Notes
GIZ is a signatory of the Diversity Charter. Recognition, appreciation and inclusion of diversity in the company are important to us. All employees shall be valued - regardless of gender and gender identity, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, social background, age or sexual orientation.
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 €2.349,- (gross).
We support equal opportunities and welcome applications from people with disabilities.
For further information, please contact Mr Malte Plewa (malte.plewa@giz.de).
DEADLINE: February 9, 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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