INTERNSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT

As an international cooperation enterprise for sustainable development with worldwide operations, the federally owned Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH supports the German Government in achieving its development-policy objectives. It provides viable, forward-looking solutions for political, economic, ecological, and social development in a globalized world. GIZ promotes complex reforms and change processes. Its corporate objective is to improve people’s living conditions on a sustainable basis. For more information about GIZ see www.giz.de

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, Entrepreneurship Promotion project is seeking to fill the position of:

Local Intern

 Support to the Entrepreneurship Promotion project on the implementation of activities

 The overall purpose of the assignment

 The intern will actively assist in the development and implementation of the activities of the project along with the needs of the private sector, business member organizations and chambers. The intern will be responsible for assisting the project members in developing, coordinating and implementing the activities with its political and implementing partners in the topics of Entrepreneurship, Industry, Trade, Innovation, Agriculture, Gender and Digitalization. The internship will also be an opportunity for the intern to gain hands-on experience in the topics covered by the project.

Main tasks and responsibilities

The local intern will:

• Assist in the implementation of project activities with business member associations, chambers, private sector and public institutions,
• Assist in organizing and participating in meetings, workshops, trainings, study visits, and capacity development measures as planned by the project, with a special focus on Entrepreneurship, Industry, Trade, Innovation, Agriculture,
• Assist in the development of reports, presentations, social media content and other relevant material for the project,
• Assist in the coordination and communication with consultants and partner organizations,
• Assist team members in various tasks, such as preparing materials for meetings, facilitating and documenting workshops, seminars, and other meetings with stakeholders at all levels, and coordinating logistics,
• Perform other duties and tasks at the request of project leaders and advisors.

Required qualifications, competencies and experience

Qualifications

·         Student or recent graduate with a bachelor’s degree in agriculture, economy, business management, or a related field.

Internship experience

·         Initial experience (internship or similar) in the above area would be an advantage.

Other knowledge, additional competences

• Very good knowledge of English (the German language is an asset)
• Proficiency in using basic office software (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Good interpersonal and organisational skills

Location:                              GIZ Office – Pristina

Expected start date:           September 2023

Duration:                              The internship will last 6 months.

This is a full-time internship (8 hrs per day, 40 hrs per week)

How to apply?

Interested and, suitably qualified and experienced candidates are invited to submit their electronic application in English, in PDF version, to application.kosovo@giz.de 

• CV (Europass template is recommended)
• Letter of motivation
• Diploma(s), references/recommendations (if in possession)
• Exclusively to ensure transparency and avoid any potential conflict of interest, please provide the name(s) of any individuals who are related to you or you may know that have either previously worked for or are currently employed by GIZ, to the best of your knowledge (GIZ, in this case, will act in accordance with Article 13 of the Law No. 06/L –082 on Protection of Personal Data)

• Subject of the email: Name & Surname – Local Intern – EP

Applications that do not meet these rules will not be considered!

Deadline for the application: 30^th of August 2023

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted and invited to the next stage of recruitment.

GIZ encourages female candidates, candidates from ethnic communities, and candidates with a disability to apply.

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You agree that your personal data will be used for the purpose of the recruitment process, only. The information will only be accessed by recruitment staff and panel members. You understand that your data will be held securely and will not be distributed to third parties. You have a right to change or access your information. You understand that your personal data will be deleted after six months when this information is no longer required for this purpose.

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