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Intern (m/f/d) in the project “Health System Strengthening and Epidemic Prevention (HSSEP III)” in Sierra Leone
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Ein besseres Leben für alle und sinnstiftende Aufgaben für unsere Mitarbeiter*innen – das ist unser Erfolgsmodell. Seit mehr als 50 Jahren unterstützt die Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) als Unternehmen der Bundesregierung bei der weltweiten Umsetzung entwicklungspolitischer Ziele. Gemeinsam mit Partnerorganisationen in 120 Ländern engagieren wir uns in unterschiedlichsten Projekten. Wenn Sie etwas in der Welt bewegen und sich selbst dabei entwickeln möchten, sind Sie bei uns richtig.

Job-ID: V000062255
Einsatzort: Freetown
Einsatzzeitraum: 01.09.2025 – 28.02.2026
Fachgebiet: Nachwuchs
Art der Anstellung: Vollzeit
Bewerbungsfrist: 25.07.2025

Tätigkeitsbereich

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) is commissioned by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) to work in cooperation with the Sierra Leonean Ministry of Health and Sanitation (MoHS) together with other partners towards a resilient health system that is responsive to its demands. GIZ supports the MoHS in the strengthening Human Resources in Health, Maternal- and Neonatal Care, Quality Assurance and Epidemic Prevention taking the One Health Approach into consideration.

Ihre Aufgaben

As part of our team, you’ll be involved in a variety of exciting tasks that will help you develop essential skills and gain hands-on experience on German Technical Cooperation. You’ll work closely with a supportive and diverse team and have opportunities to make a real impact. Here’s what you’ll be working on:

Training & Workshop Support: Help organize and run engaging training sessions, workshops, and meetings across Freetown and key districts – Kambia, Kailahun, and Pujehun.
Stakeholder Engagement: Assist in handling inquiries from BMZ (or other stakeholders), including preparing reports and providing advisory comments. Your communication skills will be key as you help manage relationships with important partners.
Knowledge Management Support: Help maintain the quality and accessibility of our project’s knowledge base by supporting knowledge sharing and documentation.
Public Relations & Communications: Contribute to our public relations efforts by creating engaging content and sharing project updates with the public. This is an excellent opportunity to build your writing and media relations experience.
Tender Process Facilitation: Assist in supporting the tender process, helping the team prepare and manage procurement activities. This task will give you insight into project management and procurement processes.

Ihr Profil

We’re looking for someone who is passionate about international development and eager to make a difference. If you meet the following qualifications, we’d love to hear from you:

Academic Background: You are currently studying in the third semester or higher in International Development, Public and International Health, Development Studies, or a related field.
Strong Communication Skills: You have excellent written and verbal communication skills and are fluent in English and German
Understanding of Participatory Methods: You have a solid understanding of participatory methods and sustainable planning, with the ability to apply these concepts in practical settings.
Team Player: You enjoy working collaboratively in diverse teams and are open to learning from people from different cultural backgrounds.

Hinweise

GIZ is a signatory of the Diversity Charter. Recognition, appreciation and inclusion of diversity in the company are important to us. All employees shall be valued – regardless of gender and gender identity, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, social background, age or sexual orientation.

Please be informed that you are only allowed to apply for this internship, if you are currently enrolled as a student or graduated not longer than six months ago from the start of your internship.

We pay a monthly stipend of €2.205,04 (gross). Depending on the country of assignment a monthly expatriation allowance (gross), predetermined by GIZ will be paid on top.

We support equal opportunities and welcome applications from people with disabilities.

For further information, please contact Ms. Yvonne Schönemann (Mail: [email protected]).

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements