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Intern (m/f/d) at the Tropical Timber Trade Facility Bookmark jobad Share jobad
Our model for success is a better life for everyone and purposeful tasks for our employees. For more than 50 years, the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), as a company of the German Federal Government, has been supporting the implementation of development policy goals worldwide. Together with partner organisations in 120 countries, we are involved in a diverse range of projects. If you want to make a difference in the world and develop yourself in the process, you've come to the right place.
Job-ID: V000061926 Location: Eschborn Assignment period: 07/14/2025 - 01/09/2026 Field: Trainees Type of employment: full-time Application deadline: 06/26/2025
Job description
The Tropical Timber Trade Project (TTT), a project commissioned by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and implemented by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, works in supporting both governmental and private sector stakeholders to improve the sustainability, traceability and legality of timber trade in the Congo Basin.
Your tasks
As part of your internship, you will have the following tasks, among others:
Support to the TTT team with project operations, event preparation, and coordination between international partners Conducting research and preparing materials (e.g., reports, presentations) that will inform on project activities and decision Supporting internal communications and facilitating dialogue across different cultural and linguistic groups, fostering an understanding of cross-cultural management and international cooperation Providing technical support in preparing tenders and consultant service contracts, helping the project team ensure effective consultant engagement and project delivery
Your profile
Study from the fifth semester in Forestry, Resource Management, International Trade, Business Economics and related fields of specialization Good working knowledge of German, English and French Willingness to move temporarily to Eschborn and to travel to the countries of the Congo Basin
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 Mr Uncovsky (stepan.uncovsky@giz.de).