Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is a global enterprise for international cooperation and sustainable development. Through its International Services (InS) unit in Brussels, GIZ implements projects funded by international donors such as the European Union.
 

GIZ International Services (InS) is looking for an Intern (m/f/d) for a 6-month period (with indicative start beginning of December). 


The internship will take place within the framework of the **Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) projects**, implemented by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH and funded by the European Union. These projects aim to strengthen CBRN risk mitigation, enhance national and regional capacities, and promote international cooperation to prevent, detect, prepare for and respond to CBRN-related threats and incidents.
 
The **GIZ CBRN Hub in Brussels** serves as a central coordination and operational support structure for the implementation of these projects. It facilitates cooperation with the European Union, international and technical partners, National Focal Points, and GIZ country offices. The Hub supports project management, expert mobilisation, the organisation of national and regional activities, monitoring and reporting, knowledge sharing, and the development of partnerships and new project opportunities.
 
The intern will contribute to the operational, administrative and coordination activities of the GIZ CBRN Hub in Brussels, working closely with the Project Managers and administrative staff, as well as with GIZ country offices, technical experts and relevant European and international partners. 

Your tasks:
  • Supporting the coordination and implementation of the CBRN projects from Brussels
  • Follow up on the Timesheets of the consultant
  • Assisting in the preparation of reports, background notes and briefings for the European Union
  • Contributing to the consolidation and formatting of project documentation and deliverables
  • Supporting monitoring and internal tracking of activities and timelines
  • Assisting in the preparation of meetings and follow-up notes
  • Supporting communication and coordination between Brussels and field-based experts
  • Contributing to knowledge management and document organisation
  • Supporting administrative tasks linked to project management and reporting
Requirements:
  • Enrolled in or recently graduated (max. 6 months) from a Bachelor’s or Master’s programme in international relations, political science, public administration, development studies or related fields
  • Excellent command of English (mandatory)
  • Good command of french (working knowledge required)
  • Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple parallel tasks in a structured manner
  • Very good command of MS Office (especially Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Comfortable working with digital collaboration tools (MS Teams, SharePoint, MS Lists or similar)
  • Reliable, proactive and able to work independently, strong attention to details
  • Interest in migration governance and international cooperation
  • Experience in document management and knowledge organisation is considered an asset
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.

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. Please clarify the exact date of your graduation in your CV and/or Motivation Letter. 

Candidates must also hold a Belgian work permit, which in case of non-EU nationality must be uploaded when applying. 
GIZ will neither cover costs nor apply for work permits for internships.  

We pay a monthly stipend of €1.350,- (gross). Please note that the contract will be concluded under Belgian law (Convention d'Immersion Professionnelle).  

GIZ would like to increase the proportion of employees with disability, both in Germany and abroad. Applications from persons with disabilities are most welcome.

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