GIZ is recruiting an Article 6 Connect intern in Bonn, Germany, for a full-time placement from 1 February to 31 July 2027. The monthly stipend is €2,349 gross. Applications close on 15 November 2026.
Opportunity overview and benefits
Vacancy V000065439 supports carbon-market cooperation involving African partners. Work includes policy research, communications, stakeholder coordination, workshops and knowledge management.
Who can apply?
Applicants need relevant current studies or graduation within six months of the start date, plus a valid EU work permit. A master’s background is preferred. Fluent English, Office skills, relevant policy knowledge, intercultural experience and strong analytical and communication abilities are required. German is advantageous.
Application documents and deadline
Use the official vacancy below and follow its application instructions by the stated deadline. The notice does not provide a complete document checklist; check the portal rather than treating an unofficial list as mandatory. Questions may be directed to leda.ankel@giz.de.
Before deciding to apply
Editorial guidance: Start with the eligibility conditions, not the stipend. Compare your graduation date with the placement’s starting date and establish whether your existing authorisation covers the proposed work. If either point is unclear, seek clarification before spending time on a detailed application. Do not infer that a project’s work in African countries means its internship is based there.
A gross figure is not a take-home-income promise. When assessing affordability, prepare your own budget for housing, utilities, food, local transport and initial moving expenses. Keep confirmed funding separate from hoped-for support. The vacancy should be your reference for employment terms; do not assume accommodation, flights or relocation are included.
How to prepare a relevant application
The following suggestions are application-writing advice, not additional GIZ selection rules. Choose two or three genuine examples that show how you organise information and explain complicated material clearly. A university research project, volunteer assignment or previous workplace task can be useful if you describe your own contribution precisely.
For each example, explain the question you worked on, the evidence you used, what you produced and how someone used the result. A concise, well-supported description is more convincing than calling yourself passionate or hardworking without an example. Do not turn a group achievement into a personal claim.
Review the vacancy while editing your CV. Give relevant activities enough detail to be understood, but remove unrelated material that makes the important evidence difficult to find. If you mention software, languages or subject expertise, use an accurate level of proficiency. Keep dates consistent across your CV and portal entries.
Before submission, check that uploaded files open correctly, are clearly named and belong to the right application. Save any confirmation you receive. Submit through the employer’s official route rather than sending sensitive documents to a third-party opportunity publisher.
Frequently asked questions
Is this the same opportunity as another GIZ climate internship?
No. Match the job reference in the overview with the employer page. Similar subject matter does not make two vacancies interchangeable.
Does a paid internship mean all living costs are covered?
No. Evaluate the stated payment separately from any additional assistance. Only count benefits confirmed in the relevant vacancy or subsequently confirmed by the employer.
What should I do if the application form asks for additional documents?
Follow the official portal’s requirements. Recheck each attachment and answer before submitting; a summary article cannot replace the employer’s application form.
Summary
This is worth considering if your academic background, practical examples and work authorisation match the advertised conditions. Read the complete notice, check the reference and submit a focused application. Opportunities Feed is an independent publisher and does not recruit or make selection decisions for GIZ.
View official vacancy and apply
Checked 1 November 2026. Verify the latest requirements with GIZ before applying.
