Communication Internship in Sustainable Energy Project Development GIZ, Berlin (Paid)

Applications are now open for the Communication Internship in Sustainable Energy Project Development with the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) in Berlin, Germany. This internship is ideal for students or recent graduates in fields such as social sciences, communication sciences, natural sciences, engineering, or economics who are passionate about renewable energy and sustainable development.

Running from October 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026, this paid internship offers a monthly stipend of €2,205.04 (gross) with no application fee. Eligible candidates must be currently enrolled as students or have graduated within six months of the internship start date. The application deadline is August 5, 2025. You can check more internship opportunities here.

Key Details

• Organization: Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)
• Location: Berlin, Germany
• Duration: October 1, 2025 – March 31, 2026
• Type: Full-time internship
• Funding: Monthly stipend of €2,205.04 (gross)
• Eligibility: Current students or recent graduates (within 6 months) in social sciences, communication sciences, natural sciences, engineering, or economics
• Language Requirements: C1-level German and English; French or Spanish (C1) is an advantage
• Application Deadline: August 5, 2025
• Application Fee: None

About the Project

The Project Development Programme (PDP), implemented by GIZ, promotes climate-friendly energy solutions for commercial and industrial companies in developing countries. By providing free, neutral advice and connecting local businesses with German renewable energy providers, the PDP supports economic development, global energy relations, and climate change mitigation. The program focuses on renewable energy technologies, energy efficiency, and decentralized electrification.

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Your Role

As a communication intern, you will support the PDP team with a mix of organizational and content-related tasks, including:

• Content Creation: Develop success stories, collect data and visuals for reference projects, and manage an image archive. Create modular PowerPoint slides and project displays.
• Quality Control: Ensure studies and sector analyses meet methodological and formatting standards, preparing them for publication and marketing.
• Research: Conduct research on political and legal frameworks in partner countries, updating detailed country profiles with key data and insights.
• Internal Communication: Maintain project intranet pages, draft news updates, and establish communication guidelines based on best practices and team feedback.
• Visual & Content Streamlining: Update slides, documents, and templates by improving layouts, wording, and visuals for consistency.
• Editorial Planning: Assist with scheduling, ensuring deadlines are met, and support communication monitoring and reporting.
• Project Management: Help with planning, monitoring, and coordinating daily project activities.

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Eligibility Criteria

This internship is ideal for students or recent graduates (within 6 months of graduation) with:

• Current enrollment in social sciences, communication sciences, natural sciences, engineering, or economics.
• Familiarity with renewable energy technologies, their business models, and political approaches to promote them. Experience in energy efficiency, decentralized electrification, or industrial self-consumption is a plus.
• Skills:
  • Strong communication and organizational skills, especially for event coordination.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
  • Excellent German and English skills (C1 level). Knowledge of French or Spanish (C1 level) is an advantage.
• Passion for renewable energy and sustainable development.

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Additional Information

• GIZ is a signatory of the Diversity Charter, committed to inclusion and equal opportunities.
• Applications from people with disabilities are encouraged.
• For inquiries, contact Katharina Hay at [email protected].

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How to Apply

Apply by August 5, 2025, through the GIZ career portal. Ensure you are enrolled as a student or have graduated within the last six months to be eligible.