Internship Opportunity: Indo-German Partnership for Green and Sustainable Development
The Indo-German Partnership for Green and Sustainable Development was launched in May 2022 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. This partnership aims to meet the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and advance the Paris Climate Agreement. It fosters collaboration through various initiatives, focusing on climate change, sustainable development, and project building in India.
The partnership includes technical efforts like climate change mitigation, circular economy projects, natural resource management, and sustainable agriculture. These initiatives contribute to both national programs and international agreements on environmental protection.
In 2022, the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) tasked GIZ with implementing a project named “Support to the Green and Sustainable Development Partnership.” This project aims to enhance climate policy and promote SDGs through three key areas: providing support to GSDP political partners, climate adaptation, and localizing SDGs in India.
Internship Role
We are looking for an intern to assist with tasks related to SDG planning and implementation. The intern will spend half their time on technical and administrative tasks and the other half on project work. This experience will give the intern an understanding of Agenda 2030 and the SDGs, while also enhancing their organizational and communication skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Help prepare meetings with project partners.
- Support in organizing internal and external events in Delhi and other states.
- Assist with project and program management tasks.
- Create communication materials like fact sheets and press releases.
- Help manage daily operations within the Environment cluster.
- Provide technical support in areas like climate policy and rural development.
- Aid in translating documents between English and German.
Eligibility
Ideal candidates should meet the following criteria:
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Public Policy, Environmental Science, Business, or related fields.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English (and preferably German).
- Familiarity with sustainable development and climate issues.
- Comfortable using digital communication tools.
- Organized, flexible, and able to handle multiple tasks.
This six-month internship offers hands-on experience and an opportunity to engage with stakeholders in sustainability efforts.
For a deeper understanding of the UN SDGs and their importance, check out this UN Resource.
Interested candidates can email applications to gsdp@giz.de. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
