Communication Intern at the Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)

The Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH (German Agency for International Cooperation) is an international enterprise owned by the German Federal government, operating in many fields across more than 130 countries. In Nigeria, GIZ's portfolio includes among others, a programme to support the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in its regional integration goals. The programme aims to strengthen sector-specific capacities in the areas of Peace and Security, Customs and Trade as weir as Strategic Management and Organizational Development in the ECOWAS Commission.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Communication Intern

Vacancy No: 070
Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full-time

Background

• As a service provider in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development and international education work, we are dedicated to shaping a future worth living around the world.
• GIZ has over 50 years of experience in a wide variety of areas, including economic development and employment promotion, energy and the environment, and peace and security.
• The diverse expertise of our federal enterprise is in demand around the globe – from the German Government, European Union institutions, the United Nations, the private sector, and governments of other countries.
• We work with businesses, civil society actors and research institutions, fostering successful interaction between development policy and other policy fields and areas of activity. Our main commissioning party is the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).
• The registered offices of GIZ are in Bonn and Eschborn. Our approximately 23,500 employees, almost 70 percent of whom are national personnel, work in a round 120 countries (July 2020) GIZ has worked in Nigeria since 1974.
• From 2004, GIZ has maintained a country office in the capital city Abuja.
• Currently 361 national and 66 international employees, 19 regional staff, 4 integrated specialists and 3 development workers are working in the country (June 2020).

The Project
Nigerian Energy Support Programme (NESP):

• Nigerian Energy Support Programme (NESP) The Nigerian Energy Support Programme (NESP) is co-funded by the European Union and the German Government through its Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development.
• The programme is implemented by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Power (FMP). NESP is a technical assistance programme which aims to foster investments in the Nigerian renewable energy (RE) and energy efficiency (EE) sectors.
• The Programme is structured into four components: 1. Sustainable Energy Access; 2. Enabling Environment for EE Investments; 3. Electrification Planning; and 4. Capacity Development and Certification.

Responsibilities

• As an intern, you will work on the overall programme level.
• Your job will be to support the different components of the programme and communication experts of the Just Transition and Inclusion cluster.
• You will also be responsible for supporting each of the Advisors in the coordination of their communication related activities.

Tasks:

• Below is a non-exhaustive list of the areas on which you will assist:
• Communication and M&E
• Content Development for Social Media Channels
• Development and quality control of communication materials
• Internal communication strategies
• Coordination of Knowledge Management Activities within the NESP Components and Programme Management
• Programme management activities (Team Meetings, Internal Server etc.)
• Assists with the monitoring of project plans and reporting of project activities.

Event Organisation:

• Organising and managing events as required

General Obligations:
The Intern: 

• Is familiar with all components of the Programme, concepts and status of implementation and knows the corresponding experts and staff.
• Represents the interest of the GIZ and the Programme and always acts on its behalf.
• Carries out important tasks for the Programme, even if these are not explicitly cited in the job description; performs other duties and tasks at the request of the Management.

Required Qualifications, Competences, and Experience
Qualifications:

• A University degree in Communication, and any related fields (social science, humanities etc).
• A Master’s degree is an asset.

Professional Experience:

• Not more than 1 year experience 

Desired additional qualifications, competencies, and experiences:

• Fluent written and oral knowledge of English. Knowledge of local languages would be an asset.
• Advanced knowledge on MS Office(MS Teams, Word, PowerPoint and Excel).
• Basic graphics design and video editing skills for creating visually appealing content. Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Adobe InDesign are desirable.
• Ability and willingness to travel regularly to intervention areas of the programme (including rural areas).

Application Closing Date
19th July, 2024.