Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) - is a public-benefit federal enterprise working in more than 100 countries worldwide. We work on behalf of the German Government and support public and private sector clients in a wide variety of areas, including economic development and employment, energy and environment, and peace and security. Our activities cover three priority areas: Energy and Climate, which deals with renewable energy and energy efficiency; Training and Sustainable Growth for decent Jobs, and Peaceful and Inclusive Societies, which focuses on good governance

Project Brief:

• The project is supporting the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition in Ghana on developing renewables and integrating them into the grid to promote the financial sustainability of the energy sector and the development of the economy

Scope of Role:

• As Student Intern - Communication, you will be responsible for providing support in dealing with activities arising in supporting the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition in Ghana

Tasks:

• Assists with coordinating all communication activities including events, workshops, publications, photography and videography.
• Assists project staff with all communication activities.
• Assists with the necessary coordination processes to produce high-quality publications and materials in accordance with GIZ standards (corporate design, standards for content)
• Passes on information and supports dialogue between various internal and external stakeholders.
• Assists with the production and organization of communication material for promotion and mobilization of stakeholder meetings, events and conferences through videos, training manuals and field visits.
• Participates in team and stakeholder meetings.
• Performs other duties and tasks at the request of project’s management team

Qualification Required & Experience

• Currently in the penultimate or final year studying towards a BA/BSc degree in Communication, Mass Media, Public Relations or comparable subject area
• Previous internship or similar experience in new media, journalism, advertising, brands management or similar topic
• Good communication and excellent writing and management skills
• Excellent working knowledge of ICT technologies (related software, phone, fax, email, the internet) and computer applications (e.g. MS Office)
• Ability to prioritize and work under pressure.
• Very good knowledge of the English language.
• Proactive attitude towards personal growth and institutional changes
• Willingness to upskill as required by the tasks to be performed – corresponding measures are agreed with management

Location: Wa

How To Apply For The Job

Interested and suitable applicants are to forward their Curriculum Vitae (C.V.) and a one-page cover letter stating their motivation to the position and added value to the project to:

recruitment-ghana@giz.de quoting the Job Code 2025/Intern-SE4C/16/04. If you do not hear from us two (2) weeks after the deadline, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Closing Date: 30 May, 2025

GIZ is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity. All qualified candidates regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, race, and religion are encouraged to apply.