Industries worldwide – from flower growers to textile manufacturers – need energy for their manufacturing operations. As energy prices rise and the supply of predominantly fossil fuel-based energy sources becomes increasingly unstable, the appeal of captive renewable energy solutions grows. Coordinated and funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy, the German Energy Solutions Initiative promotes the global dissemination of technologies and expertise in climate-friendly energy. Decades of support for sustainable energy innovations have established a successful German industry known for its top-tier technologies. The initiative is based on continuous collaboration with the German business sector. As part of this initiative, the Project Development Programme (PDP), implemented by GIZ, operates at the intersection of development cooperation and private-sector engagement at the local level. The PDP team works with local commercial and industrial companies in selected developing countries to pre-develop climate-friendly energy projects. The focus lies on climate friendly solutions for electrical and thermal energy supply technologies. It provides free and neutral advice to local companies, facilitates connections with solution providers registered under the German Energy Solutions Initiative, and promotes market development through trainings, studies, and reference projects. Thus, the project contributes to economic development as well as global economic relations, and climate change mitigation.
Your tasks
You will support the project team during the internship with both organisational and content-related tasks, including:
Extract and analyse measured or recorded energy consumption data (e. g., load profiles) from online portals and conduct quality checks on the data
Extrapolate future energy consumption profiles based on available measured or recorded weekly, monthly, and annual data
Prepare load profiles by modelling energy consumption from key equipment and their operational patterns over daily, weekly, and monthly cycles
Assist with technical data validation for renewable technologies, such as solar PV, energy efficiency measures, process heat, and green hydrogen
Support project development activities in the commercial and industrial (C&I) sector, including preparing tender documents, evaluating offers, and assisting with deal closure activities
Perform research on renewable energy topics and develop country-specific profiles to aid in project planning and decision-making
Provide general support for project management tasks across various phases of project implementation
Assist in managing content on web-based platforms for training and project development purposes
Your profile
You are currently studying in the field of natural science, engineering or economics and have gained initial experience in the field of renewable energies and/or energy efficiency
Good overview technical knowledge of the different renewable technology solutions for electrical and thermal energy supply and the associated business models
Knowledge in the fields of energy efficiency, decentralized electrification and industrial self-consumption is desirable
As the project works closely with German renewable energy and energy efficiency companies and the relevant industry associations, knowledge of the industry structure is an advantage
Previous knowledge in the use of simulation software for renewable systems, especially PV(-hybrid), Thermal supply and Hydrogen such as HOMER and/or TopEnergy is desirable
Prior experience in the field of financial modelling of renewable energy projects is an advantage
Very good Microsoft office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
For the internship, very good English skills (language level C1) are necessary for internal and external communication; knowledge of German and French/Spanish at language level C1 is an advantage
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 €2.205,04 (gross).
We support equal opportunities and welcome applications from people with disabilities.
For further information, please contact Ms Katharina Hay (katharina.hay@giz.de) or Ms Paula Alfonso (paula.alfonso@giz.de).
Application deadline: 10/05/2025
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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