Intern (m/f/d) Support for Decentralisation Reform (SfDR) Programme at GIZ Ghana

Job Description

• Being the responsible focal point for the newly introduced collaboration tool Microsoft Teams; tasks include the administration of channels, support of existing/training of new staff and updating training concepts;
• Supporting staff in Governance in the introduction of Asana as a project management tool;
• Providing support to the components and assisting the knowledge management and communication system of GIZ Governance, particularly in the use of Microsoft SharePoint;
• Supporting the establishment of a Governance programme page on the GIZ platform “Integrated Digital Applications” (IDA);
• Assisting in the technical and organizational preparation, execution, documentation and evaluation of operational work plan activities of GIZ Governance, in particular in regard to e-participation and e-governance;
• Preparing work documents, overviews, presentations, lists, summaries etc. within the daily collaboration.

Requirement/Skills

• You hold a Bachelor degree or higher in a related field of IT, finance, economics, political science, administrative science, public policy or spatial planning.
• You graduated not more than six months ago by the start of the internship; or you are currently enrolled in a postgraduate programme.
• You have a strong affinity towards and gained extensive experience in the use of digital communication and project management tools.
• Good knowledge in Microsoft Teams, Microsoft SharePoint and/or Asana is a strong asset.
• You have a strong interest in the topics of governance including public finance, tax policy and administration, decentralisation, development planning and/or political economy.
• You are motivated and a team player who can adapt quickly to unfamiliar circumstances.
• You demonstrate strong interest in international and intercultural experiences and, ideally, you have already gained some practical experience in international organisations, governmental institutions or research.
• Your work approach is organized, independent and goal oriented and you are quick to grasp new and complex issues.
• You have strong written and oral communication skills in English as well as very good knowledge of MS-Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint).

We pay a monthly stipend of €1.580,- (gross). Depending on the country of assignment a monthly expatriation allowance (gross), predetermined by GIZ will be paid on top.

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