In the buildings and construction sector, all trends are pointing upwards with dramatic consequences for the climate. The Partnership for Energy Efficiency in Buildings (PEEB, www.peeb.build) aims to accelerate the transition to a zero-emission and resilient built environment. PEEB provides financing solutions for construction and renovation projects with a high climate impact potential, and targeted policy advice and capacity-building to improve the framework conditions for such projects. In its four programmes – PEEB Cool, PEEB Climate Finance Incubator (CFI), PEEB Med, and PEEB ASEAN – the Partnership works closely with governments in 21 partner countries, as well as financial institutions and the private sector. The intern will work for PEEB Cool and PEEB CFI.
PEEB Cool is implemented by the French development bank Agence Française de Développement (AFD) and GIZ. The PEEB Secretariat at the AFD headquarters in Paris and GIZ in Bonn coordinates its activities. Country activities are implemented via the offices of GIZ and AFD in the partner countries. At the international level, PEEB works closely with the Global Alliance for Buildings and Construction (GlobalABC).
During the internship, you will perform the following tasks:
Project implementation: Supporting team members with programme- or country-specific requests, including the preparation of standard services to be delivered and conceptualisation of work packages; also responsible for administrative support such as minute-taking, maintaining up-to-date records, and tracking project documentation
Communications and PR: Presentation of the project and its results through social media, website, communication materials; working with the PEEB team and external consultants
Studies and information: Research on Green Buildings for PEEB publications (e.g., NDCs, financing through Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, gender inclusivity in buildings and construction, calculating emissions from buildings and construction); preparation of presentations or background documents
Meetings and events: Contributing to PEEB’s participation, including the climate conferences and other international energy meetings; organising webinars and PEEB donor meetings
Stakeholder management: Liaising with country colleagues, internal staff, and consultants; supporting the drafting of terms of references and contracts
Monitoring: Updating partnership monitoring activities, including the overall operational plan, individual country workplans, workshops, events, and related tasks
During your internship, you will gain an insight into the work of GIZ and PEEB. You will work independently on your tasks, in close cooperation with PEEB team members and our communications consultant and learn about the dynamic field of Green Buildings at the international stage.
Your Profile
We are looking for analytic thinking, excellent writing skills, social media affinity and creativity, and a passion for the built environment
Studies in a relevant field, ideally with a focus on energy efficiency, climate and sustainability in buildings, climate and environment, urban planning, or communications for sustainability
Knowledge of international energy and climate challenges in the buildings sector; basic knowledge about development cooperation and climate governance
Experience with social media, graphic design or communications is an asset
Team player, proactive and curious self-starter
Organisational skills to manage tasks independently
Excellent language skills in English are required; knowledge of French/Spanish and German is an asset
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.
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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