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As an international cooperation enterprise for sustainable development with worldwide operations, the federally owned Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH supports the German Government in achieving its development-policy objectives. It provides viable, forward-looking solutions for political, economic, ecological and social development in a globalised world. GIZ promotes complex reforms and change processes. Its corporate objective is to improve people’s living conditions on a sustainable basis. For more information about GIZ see: www.giz.de

The DeutscheGesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, Fit for Jobs project is seeking to fill the position of:

Local Intern

The overall purpose of the assignment

The Intern will mainly assist in implementing and rolling out activities with pilot schools and support the GIZ team and its partner the Ministry of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation (MESTI) in planning and implementing the foreseen activities on the local and central level.

Main tasks and responsibilities

• Assist in conducting planned activities with the lower secondary schools and follow up on processes at the school level,
• Take minutes during meetings with MESTI and other partners and write summary reports of the meetings,
• Support with the translation of internal documents/materials (from English to Albanian and vice versa),
• Assist in the coordination and communication with pilot schools,consultants and partnerorganizations,
• Assist in organizing and participating in meetings, workshops, study visits, and capacity development measures as planned by the project,
• Provide logistic supportin organizing meetings and ensure follow-up meetingswith the partner,
• Assist in collecting and preparing visibility materials/information for social media.

Required qualifications, competencies and experience

Qualifications

• Student in the last year of studies or recent graduates with a Bachelor’s degree in education, or related social science.

Experience

• Initial experience (internship or similar) in the related area, would be an advantage.

Other knowledge, additional competences

• Very good knowledge of English
• Good working knowledge of computer applications (e.g. MS Office)
• Basic knowledge of the education sector in Kosova
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Strong ethics, integrity, reliability and confidentiality
• Motivated team player with sound judgment and problem-solving skills
• Friendly and helpful attitude; good interpersonal skills.
• Good communication and presentation skills.

Location: GIZ Office - Pristina

Expected startdate: June 2023

Duration: The internship will last 6 months.

This is a full-time internship (8 hrs per day, 40 hrs per week)

How to apply?

Interested and, suitably qualified and experienced candidates are invited to submit their electronic application in English, in PDF version, to [email protected]

• CV (Europass templateis recommended)
• Letter of motivation
• Diploma(s), references/recommendations (if in possession)
• Exclusively to ensuretransparency and avoid any potentialconflict of interest, please provide the name(s) of any individuals who are related to you or you may know that have either previously worked for or are currently employed by GIZ, to the best of your knowledge (GIZ, in this case, will act in accordance with Article 13 of the Law No. 06/L –082 on Protection of Personal Data)
• Subject of the email: Name & Surname– Local Intern – Fit for Jobs Applications that do not meet these rules will not be considered!

Deadline for the application: 3rd of May 2023

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted and invited to the next stage of recruitment.

GIZ encourages female candidates, candidates from ethnic communities, and candidates with a disability to apply.

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Declaration of Consent

You agree that your personal data will be used for the purpose of the recruitment process, only. The information will only be accessed by recruitment staff and panel members. You understand that your data will be held securely and will not be distributed to third parties. You have a right to change or access your information. You understand that your personal data will be deleted after six months when this information is no longer required for this purpose.