The German Development Cooperation Agency (GIZ) is offering an internship with its BACKUP Health programme, which helps partner countries strengthen health systems and use international funding more effectively to address HIV, tuberculosis and malaria.
If you want to make a difference in the world and develop yourself in the process, you've come to the right place.
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Summary
- Application DeadlineOctober 21, 2026
- Study LevelInternship
- SponsorGerman Development Cooperation Agency
- Eligible CountryAll Countries
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Benefits
- Monthly stipend of €2,349
Requirements
- From the fifth semester onwards, you will study public health, health economics/financing, social or political sciences with a health-related focus, or a related field
- Strong interest in development cooperation, global health and international processes, ideally complemented by international experience, preferably in developing contexts
- Strong analytical and research skills, including literature reviews and synthesis of complex information
- Strong writing and editing skills, with the ability to communicate technical content in a clear, engaging and target-group-oriented way (incl. creating compelling presentations); initial experience in communications or public relations is an asset
- Highly organised, proactive and self-directed, with the ability to quickly familiarise yourself with new topics, drive tasks forward independently and collaborate effectively in virtual, largely remote international and multicultural teams
- Excellent Microsoft Office skills, including advanced PowerPoint, Excel (including dashboards) and the ability to link and integrate data across applications such as OneNote and Excel
- Fluent business English; German at C1 level (CEFR) or above. Additional language skills are an advantage
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Application Deadline
October 21, 2026How To Apply
For more information, kindly visit the GIZ webpage.
