GIZ Climate Adaptation Internship 2027

Interested in climate policy, international development, or working with a major German development agency? Here's one worth looking at.

GIZ (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit) is hiring an Intern to support the preparation of a climate adaptation project in Chad, with a focus on mobilising international climate finance — including through the Green Climate Fund (GCF).

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineSeptember 9, 2026
• Study LevelInternship
• SponsorDeutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit GmbH
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

•  We pay a monthly stipend of €2.349,- (gross).

Requirements

• Ongoing university studies in environmental or climate sciences, international development, political or social sciences, economics, geography or another relevant field, ideally with a focus on climate change, climate policy or sustainable development
• Good understanding of climate change and development issues and a strong interest in climate adaptation and international climate finance
• Good analytical and writing skills and the ability to research, structure and summarise information clearly
• Good organisational skills, attention to detail and a proactive and solution-oriented working style, with the ability to take ownership of assigned tasks and follow them through reliably
• Good command of Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint, Word and Excel, and ability to prepare clear and well-structured presentations, briefings and workshop materials
• Excellent command of English and French, both written and spoken, and good command of German
• First practical exposure to climate adaptation, climate finance or related topics
• First practical experience in international cooperation or project-related work, e.g. through internships, student jobs or volunteering
• Experience in preparing presentations, briefings and/or workshop materials
• Good command of Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint, Word and Excel, and familiarity with digital collaboration and research tools
• Interest in Chad, the Sahel and/or Francophone Africa

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Application Deadline

How To Apply

For more information, kindly visit the GIZ webpage.