Intern – Green Climate Fund Business Development

About the role

The Green Climate Fund (GCF) Liaison Office within GIZ’s Client and Business Development Department is looking for a motivated intern to support business development activities. You will gain insight into international development cooperation, climate financing, and GIZ’s project work on mitigation and adaptation.

Key responsibilities

• Assist project development managers with concept development, coordination, and drafting terms of reference.
• Review studies and baseline documents, performing plausibility checks.
• Conduct targeted research and prepare background briefings in French and English.
• Prepare presentation materials, project plans, and support meeting organisation with internal and external stakeholders.
• Participate in workshops, team meetings, and knowledge‑management activities within the GCF Business Development Unit.

Required profile

• Enrolled in a study program related to environmental or climate sciences, development studies, political science, geography or a similar field.
• Strong interest and knowledge of climate change, climate finance, early warning systems, and land‑use dynamics.
• Initial experience in project management or development cooperation.
• Structured, proactive, and able to work independently and flexibly.

Required skills

• Research and analytical abilities.
• Strong written communication in French and English.
• Proficiency in preparing briefing documents and presentation materials.

What we offer

• Hands‑on experience with GCF project development and climate finance.
• Exposure to international development processes and multi‑stakeholder collaboration.
• Opportunity to work in a multicultural environment at GIZ’s Eschborn office.