GIZ is offering an internship within its EU Division and Representation in Brussels, Belgium. The division serves as GIZ's central link with the European Union, supporting cooperation on policy dialogue, international partnerships, funding arrangements and development initiatives.
Selected interns will work across three teams: Policy and Partnership Management, Key Account Management, and Administration and Events. This provides an opportunity to understand how international development cooperation is coordinated between European institutions and organisations working around the world.
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Summary
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Benefits
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Monthly stipend of €1,350 gross.
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Practical experience in EU development cooperation and international policy.
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Exposure to European institutions and international stakeholders.
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Opportunities to develop research, communication, analytical and event coordination skills.
Requirements
- Advanced studies (at least fifth semester) or recent graduation in international relations, development cooperation, political science, European studies, law, economics, social sciences, or a comparable field.
- Good understanding of EU institutions, policy processes and/or international partnerships, and a strong interest in international cooperation and the European Union, demonstrated through academic, professional, volunteer, or extracurricular engagement.
- Experience in independently managing tasks and delivering results in academic, professional, volunteer, or student-led contexts.
- strong analytical and communication skills, including the ability to structure, summarize, and present complex information clearly.
- Very good command of English (minimum C1) and German (minimum C1); additional EU languages (especially FR and ES) are an asset.
- Confidence in working collaboratively in diverse teams while also taking ownership of individual responsibilities.
- Advanced digital literacy and strong command of Microsoft 365 applications, including advanced skills in Excel (e.g. formulas, sorting, filtering, pivot tables, and data visualisation), Outlook and PowerPoint, and confident use of Teams and SharePoint for collaboration and document management.
- Curiosity, initiative and a hands-on approach to tackling new challenges in a dynamic international environment.
Your application should include:
- A CV in English or German.
- A motivation letter in English (maximum 500 words).
In your motivation letter, please:
- Explain your interest in GIZ, the European Union and international cooperation;
- describe one academic, professional, volunteer, or extracurricular experience in which you took initiative, worked collaboratively and contributed to achieving a concrete result;
- Briefly outline a current challenge for the EU's international partnerships and how organisations such as GIZ can contribute to addressing it;
Mention the two aspects of the internship that interest you most from the list below:
- Policy monitoring & analysis
- Briefing writing
- Newsletter writing
- Presentation design
- EU contracts
- Training delivery
- Event organisation
- Stakeholder relations
- Office coordination
Throughout the selection process, including the written assessment and interview, we will assess the competencies and experiences described in your application. We therefore encourage you to provide concrete examples that demonstrate your skills, initiative and motivation.
Application Deadline
November 12, 2026How To Apply
For more information, kindly visit the GIZ webpage.
