Internship Opportunity - Activity Coordination, Technical Support and Knowledge Management

PARtner II is seeking an intern to support the coordination and implementation of project activities, technical documentation, knowledge management, and communication and visibility. The intern will contribute to activity planning and progress tracking, meeting and event coordination, preparation of agendas and minutes, follow-up on action points, maintenance of expert and stakeholder databases, and the preparation and formatting of project documents and communication materials. The internship will provide practical experience in project coordination, stakeholder engagement, and knowledge management within an international development cooperation project.

GIZ offers a 6-month internship opportunity, remunerated with a stipend and governed by an internship agreement.

About the Project

The project “Improved Governance for the Support of Reform Projects in Jordan” (PARtner II) is commissioned by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and will be implemented from April 2026 to March 2030. On behalf of the German Government, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH implements the project in partnership with the Prime Ministry of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.

Building on the achievements of its predecessor project, PARtner I, the project supports the continued modernisation of Jordan’s public sector. Aligned with the Public Sector Modernisation Roadmap and the Economic Modernisation Vision, it aims to strengthen the capacities of public institutions and contribute to a more efficient, effective, transparent, and citizen-oriented administration. Through its support to reform implementation and evidence-informed decision-making, the project contributes to Jordan’s broader reform agenda and sustainable development goals.

Who Are We Looking For?

• Recent graduates (within 24 months) or master’s students in fields such as social sciences, public administration, international relations, communications, development studies or a related field.
• Interest in governance, public sector reform and international development cooperation.
• Strong academic performance and analytical skills
• Fluency in English and Arabic (written and spoken)
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Proficiency in MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word)
• Proactive, reliable, and eager to learn
• Willingness to travel within Jordan if required

Roles and responsibilities

Interns will support the PARtner II team with the following tasks:

• Maintain activity calendars, timelines and progress trackers, and follow up on pending actions with colleagues and partners.
• Support the organisation of meetings, workshops and events, including invitations, participant lists, logistics and travel documentation.
• Draft meeting agendas and minutes, document decisions and track follow-up actions.
• Proofread and format project documents in English and Arabic, including ToRs, letters, reports and presentations.
• Maintain expert and stakeholder databases and organise project documentation and activity evidence for reporting.
• Support communication and visibility materials, including activity summaries, photographs and social media inputs.

How to Apply

Submit your CV (max. 2 pages) and a cover letter (max. 1 page)

In your cover letter, explain your motivation to join the PARtner II project

Applications will be accepted for two weeks (after posting date). Initial reviews will occur in one week while remaining applications will be retained for future consideration

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview which will be conducted in English.

Deadline for applications: Nov 11^th, 2026.

We look forward to receiving your application.