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The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is a federal enterprise with worldwide operations. GIZ supports the German Government in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development. GIZ has been working as a development partner of Bangladesh since 1972 under bilateral agreement. Currently, we are working in the areas of renewable energy, adaptation to climate change, private sector development and technical education, biodiversity, as well as good governance and displacement.
GIZ Bangladesh is currently seeking applications for the position of “Intern” from candidates who are attending a course of further study of which the completion of an internship is an integral component or have graduated no more than six months before commencing the internship for ‘Skills Development for Sustainable Energy Solutions (Skills4SE)’ project under ‘Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (REEE)’ cluster.
Number of Position: 01
Job Location: Dhaka
Contract Duration: Maximum Six Months
A. Responsibilities:
The incumbent of this position shall perform the following responsibilities:
- Assist with the knowledge management of the projects
- Assist the team with relevant data collection and analysis
- Assist in arranging meetings, presentations, workshops etc., and preparing meeting minutes or any other documents
- Provide support in conducting necessary qualitative and quantitative research
- Assist in internal and external communication (project team and other stakeholders) as & when required.
In this context, Intern will perform the following tasks:
B. Tasks:
Core Tasks
- Support project team in the implementation of program interventions and events (workshop, FGD, training, study trips, etc);
- Assist in the monitoring of project activities through coordination with task leaders and following up with stakeholders/beneficiaries.
- Assist respective task leaders in organizing meetings with partners and stakeholders at local and national levels;
- Assist in collecting relevant data/information on different activity areas from counterparts, ministries, divisions/departments, development partners, NGOs, universities, and other relevant civil society organizations and associations;
- Assist in organizing capacity development and awareness initiatives including training, discussion sessions, and workshops of the project;
- Provide support in finalizing reports, publications, and presentations as required;
- Assist in the translation of project-related documents/letters from Bengali to English and vice-versa;
- Assist in the preparing meeting minutes, presentations & documentation of the different activities, events, meetings, workshops, etc;
- Assist in developing a knowledge product in the form of an article, case study/ report etc. as the final output of the internship.
Knowledge management
- Assist with the knowledge management of the project
- Assist in ensuring knowledge transfer of project information to partners and other relevant stakeholders.
Other duties/additional tasks
- Assist all team members and perform any other tasks assigned by the supervisor.
C. Required qualifications, competences and experience
Academic qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Development Studies, Environmental Science or other relevant subjects.
Other knowledge/ additional competencies
- Being proactive engaged and motivated to contribute and learn
- Good command of MS Office (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Good language skills in Bangla & English in oral and written form to express complex conditions
- Working knowledge of internet-based desk research
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Skills in graphic design, creative writing, photography, or videography will be an asset
- Independent, highly motivated team member who is willing to learn with and from different groups
- Familiarity with thematic issues such as good governance, sustainable development, gender mainstreaming, climate change, and environmental issues will be an added advantage
Learning Area
Learning about technical aspects of renewable energy and energy efficiency in the context of Bangladesh and the related policy framework, innovative approaches, and evolving outlook of the sector. Additionally, gather hands-on experience in event management, monitoring and evaluation, documentation, and external communication skills through:
- Participation in capacity development and awareness-raising activities
- Participation in the planning process of technical interventions, surveys, studies
- Technical exchange sessions on thematic issues
- Field visits in project sites when relevant
- Communication with diverse stakeholders
- Event planning, management, and documentation
We only accept electronic applications.
If you meet the above requirements, please, apply through the link below:
Apply here
Please submit your CV in .pdf format (word document will not be accepted)
Last Date of Application: 24 March 2026
No phone calls please. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
All applications will be treated according to the merit and with strict confidentiality.
GIZ is an equal opportunity employer.
Women and persons with disability are especially encouraged to apply and they will be selected in case of equal qualification with other candidates. |
