Intern (m/f/d) in Communications for Study Abroad Programmes and Regular Migration

During your internship, you will assist with the following tasks, among others:

• Provide direct support to management, facilitating efficient operations of the team through meeting preparation and moderation, minute-taking and workflow coordination
• Support with research work and technical evaluation as well as information processing
• Contribute to editorial planning and communication insights, assisting in shaping content and monitoring communication channels
• Craft compelling content, writing articles and social media posts to keep our audience informed
• Support during outreach sessions across Ghana to inform on study abroad opportunities
• Support knowledge management, assisting in onboarding and implementing new knowledge management tools and strategies within the programme

• You are studying from at least the sixth semester in Communications, International Relations, Political Sciences, Development Studies, Business Administration or a related field
• Interest in the field of international mobility of skilled workers and studying abroad programmes
• You have knowledge and/or experience with the Erasmus programme, other international exchange formats and international scholarships
• Knowledge of the topic of regular labour and educational migration is desirable
• Strategic, conceptual thinking and organisational talent
• Outstanding communication skills, very good negotiating skills (proactive/communicative nature)
• Commitment, flexibility, ability to work under pressure and independence
• Prior experience with and interest in communication tasks, in particular drafting texts for social media, web and articles
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with social media platforms (e.g. LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and German (at least C1)

In general, the security situation is calm. GIZ staff must adhere to security measures at all times. Please also check the county-specific information provided by the German Federal Foreign Office. A contact person for security risk management is appointed at the local GIZ office.

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 €2.134,52 (gross). Depending on the country of assignment a monthly expatriation allowance (gross), predetermined by GIZ will be paid on top.

We support equal opportunities and welcome applications from people with disabilities.

For further information, please contact Mr Berding (andreas.berding@giz.de).