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Internship 

GIZ- External Vacancy Announcement #015/2025

Contract Duration:      31/08/2025
Application Deadline:   11/02/2025
Required Candidates:   1

Brief description of the programme 

The regional programme "Improving the Prevention of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in the Horn of Africa", funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), is committed to working alongside key stakeholders in Ethiopia, Somalia and Sudan to advance the prevention and abandonment of FGM and other related forms of gender-based violence (GBV). By strengthening the capacities of public institutions, civil society and local communities - and fostering their collaboration - we help build the momentum needed to shift social norms and eliminate harmful practices. 

At the heart of its efforts, FGM-Prev works hand-in-hand with national ministries to systematically transform harmful social norms and strengthen the prevention of harmful practices against women and girls. From impactful information and educational campaigns to embedding prevention measures into national policies, the programme ensures that FGM and GBV remain firmly on the political agenda. Equally important is the programme’s close collaboration with community-based organizations. By challenging patriarchal norms and power imbalances, these organizations play a key role in dismantling the root causes of FGM and related forms of GBV, such as child marriage, paving the way for safer and more equitable communities. 

Responsibilities & Duties

Knowledge and information management support 

• Support organizing, structure, and digitize project-related documents to ensure easy access to key resources. 
• Support file organization (renaming, classification), knowledge management processes, and migration of files to the designated storage system. 
• Assist in maintaining an updated inventory of project knowledge products, including images and relevant resources. 
• Ensure proper version control and metadata tagging for all files. 
• Extract and synthesize key insights from completed surveys to support the development of knowledge products. 
• Assist in taking minutes of meeting notes during knowledge and M&E exchange sessions and draft briefing points and minutes. 

Event and Workshop organization support 

• Assist in event planning and logistics (in presence and online), including material preparation, venue setup, and participant coordination. 
• Support the design, formatting, and printing of event-related documents to ensure high-quality outputs. 
• Assist in facilitating event-related arrangements, including booking flights and accommodations, and preparing visa support letters for staff and partners. 

Communication & PR Support 

• Assist the contribution to the project's internal and external communication efforts by drafting content for reports, concept notes, and PR materials for social media platforms. 
• Assist in content creation and design for project-related publications, presentations, and outreach materials. 
• Provide recommendations for enhancing communication strategies based on current trends and feedback.

Administrative and logistics 

• Assist in maintaining an efficient office environment, ensuring smooth daily operations. 
• Facilitate document workflows, including managing signatures for official documents across teams in Ethiopia and Somalia. 
• Support the preparation of required documents for the procurement of goods and services. 

Qualifications and experiences 

Education: 

• A bachelor’s degree in programme management, journalism and communication, international relations, political science, gender studies or a related field.  
• Only applicants that have recently graduated will be considered (Fresh Graduates of 2024 and 2025) 

 Professional experience 

• No professional experience required. 

 Skills and competencies: 

• Demonstrates initiative-taking ability with a goal-oriented approach. 
• Communicates effectively when working in teams and independently. 
• Detail-oriented and diligent, ensuring high-quality outputs. 
• Skilled in organizing and structuring varioustasks and responsibilities. 
• Proficient in report analysis and synthesizing key information.  
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills.  
• Experienced in managing social media. 
• Basic layout and graphic design skills; experience utilizing Adobe or Canva are an asset. 
• Excellent computer skills, particularly with Microsoft Office and software applications tailored for designing of communication materials

Experience and interests: 

• A strong interest in gender equality, women's rights and contributing to efforts addressing FGM and GBV.

Personal attributes: 

• Possesses strong interpersonal and communication skills.  
• Capable of working effectively in a multicultural environment.  
• Shows cultural sensitivity and a willingness to understand diverse perspectives.  
• Demonstrates openness to change and has the ability to integrate feedback.  
• Maintains a positive and results-oriented attitude.  
• Responds constructively to feedback and differing opinions.  
• Approach works with energy and a constructive attitude. 
• Skilled in meeting deadlines and anticipating future needs.  

How To Apply

Application procedure:

Interested and qualified candidates shall submit their motivation letter along with 
their non-returnable recent CV via Email: hreth@giz.de

Note:

Please make sure you mention your full name, the vacancy number and position title ‘Your Full Name _Intern-FGM #016/2025’ in the subject line of your email application.

Only fresh graduates with 0 years of experience 

Due to large number of applications, we categorize applications with the vacancy numbers.

Applications without vacancy number, position title and applicant’s name in subject lines might not be categorized in the appropriate folder and could be disqualified.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

We encourage persons with disabilities to apply for the position. In case of equal qualification, persons with disabilities will be given preference.

Applications from qualified women are encouraged.

“Please refer to our brochure to learn more about GIZ’s attractive benefit package.”