Communication Internship in Renewable Energy Development at GIZ 2025 (Paid)

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) is offering a paid communication internship in Berlin within its Project Development Programme (PDP), part of Germany’s Energy Solutions Initiative. Running from October 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026, this internship focuses on supporting sustainable energy project development and communications. It’s aimed at students or recent graduates with a background in communication, social sciences, or renewable energy. Interns will contribute to content creation, research, and internal communications while receiving a monthly stipend of €2,205.04. Applications are open until August 5, 2025.

Eligibility

• Must be currently enrolled at a university or have graduated within six months before internship start.
• Field of study: social sciences, communication science, natural science, engineering, or economics
• Some initial experience or coursework in renewable energy or energy efficiency
• Good understanding of renewable energy tech, basic business models, and supportive policies
• Knowledge of decentralized electrification, energy self-consumption is a plus
• Strong communication and MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) skills
• Language skills: German and English at C1 required; French or Spanish at C1 is advantageous

Program Date/Location

• Application Deadline: August 5, 2025
• Duration of Program: October 1, 2025 – March 31, 2026 (6 months full-time)
• Location: Berlin, Germany (at GIZ office in Berlin)

Program Benefit

• A gross monthly stipend of €2,205.04.

Internship Tasks

You will support the PDP team in areas including:

• Creating impact communication materials: success stories, visuals, image archive, modular presentations
• Quality checking studies and sector analyses for publication
• Researching political/legal frameworks and preparing country profiles
• Managing internal communication: intranet updates, drafting guidelines
• Refining visual/content layouts and editorial scheduling, plus basic project coordination support

Required Documents

• Cover letter (short but informative)
• CV outlining relevant academic and communication experience
• Optionally: writing or communications samples
• All documents must be within 2 MB total size

Application Process

• Must apply via GIZ’s online job portal (no unsolicited or emailed applications accepted)
• Register and fill in the online form; upload a concise cover letter, CV, and any work samples or references of your communication work

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