GIZ Internship 2027: Team Europe Democracy Initiative in Germany

Overview

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit is recruiting an intern for the Team Europe Democracy Initiative Secretariat located in Bonn, Germany. This placement provides students and recent graduates with practical experience in democracy support, human rights, governance, and European international cooperation. The role involves supporting the secretariat's work at the intersection of European institutions, ministries, non-governmental organizations, and think tanks.

Who can apply

Applicants must hold at least a bachelor’s degree in disciplines such as political science, public administration, social sciences, law, economics, business administration, or a comparable subject. Candidates must also be currently enrolled students or have graduated no more than six months before the internship begins. Enrolment in or completion of a relevant master’s degree is considered an advantage. Candidates should demonstrate strong English communication skills, while German language proficiency, knowledge of international development cooperation, and practical experience in developing countries are noted as advantageous.

What you get

The internship provides a monthly gross stipend of 2,349 EUR. Participants gain exposure to projects involving European institutions, civil society organizations, and international development partners, as well as opportunities to participate in professional meetings and strengthen their research, communication, analytical, and organizational skills.

Requirements

Candidates are expected to have strong analytical and organizational abilities, effective teamwork, excellent time management, and the capacity to deliver quality work under pressure. Applicants should be comfortable using common information technology applications, particularly Excel, while data analysis and visualization skills are also beneficial.

How to apply

Applicants should search for the Team Europe Democracy Initiative internship in the official GIZ careers portal using job ID V000065334, review the vacancy requirements, and submit an application before the stated deadline.

Key dates

The application deadline is 1 November 2026.