Insufficient access to finance for infrastructure projects, particularly for innovative and transformative projects addressing climate change, is one of the most critical barriers hindering sustainable urban development. The C40 Cities Finance Facility (CFF) as part of the Climate-resilient Infrastructure Investments in Cities (CIVIC) programme platform seeks to overcome this gap by enabling cities to prepare and deliver their ambitious climate actions. We support our partner cities through tailored capacity development, knowledge exchange and technical assistance around project preparation and infrastructure finance. The CFF was launched in 2015 as a multi-donor initiative. The CFF is jointly implemented by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH and the C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group (C40).

The intern supports the project team in the technical, content-related and organisational implementation of project activities, especially in the areas of 'Project Preparation' and 'Capacity Development'. You will work closely together with the CFF-team in Bonn, Berlin, Eschborn and London, as well as with the Senior Project Advisors in our partner cities.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support the implementation of CFF activities in our partner cities globally, especially in the preparation and delivery of technical assistance
• Assist the preparation and implementation of advisory services to partner cities
• Support the CFF city operations team in reviewing and standardising approaches to capacity development and technical assistance to improve the governance of urban infrastructure planning and service delivery
• Taking on tasks related to the day-to-day business of the CFF
• Prepare meetings, workshops and field missions as well as other tasks as necessary
• Compile and prepare presentations and other communication material on the CFF for outreach, knowledge generation and dissemination, and support in the organization of events, conferences and workshops

• University degree in urban planning, political science, international relations, economics, geography, or related fields, with a focus on urban development, climate change or infrastructure development/ finance.
• Practical experience in working with or for bilateral, multilateral, and other international organisations and private sector institutions, including development banks, international city networks, bilateral aid agencies or financial institutions.
• Working experience in the area of urban development and municipal infrastructure and services, as well as related policy fields being an advantage.
• Experience working in developing and emerging countries.
• Proven excellent communication skills with regard to internal and external communication, including with high-level partner organisations.
• Strong skills in fostering partnerships and collaboration both internally and externally.
• A positive attitude and a strong skill set for working in different cultural settings, adapting approaches, communication and activities to necessities on the ground, and thinking strategically in achieving overall project/program goals.
• Excellent oral and written English and Spanish skills. Other language skills, in particular German, Portuguese, and French are an advantage.

GIZ is a signatory of the Diversity Charter. Recognition, appreciation and inclusion of diversity in the company are important to us. All employees shall be valued - regardless of gender and gender identity, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, social background, age or sexual orientation.

Please be informed that you are only allowed to apply for this internship, if you are currently enrolled as a student or graduated not longer than six months ago from the start of your internship.

We pay a monthly stipend of €2.205,04 (gross).

We support equal opportunities and welcome applications from people with disabilities.

For further information, please contact Mr Gebauer (henri.gebauer@giz.de).