GIZ- Internal/External Vacancy Announcement ‘# vacancy number 147/2023’

CDSDR III Project- Climate Cluster

Contract End Date - 15.02.2023 

Brief Description of the project/ unit

The Climate Change Cluster comprises a dynamic assembly of 15 projects, all focused on tackling the multifaceted challenges posed by climate change. These initiatives are strategically aligned with four key thematic areas: Low Land Rehabilitation, Land Governance, Energy Portfolio, and Natural Resource Management. Rooted in a commitment to sustainability, each project collectively aim to forge a more resilient and climate-responsible future while also pioneering innovative solutions to transform agriculture and food systems. Understanding the important connection between climate change and agriculture, the cluster is committed to new and innovative ways to enhance agricultural practices, ensure food security, and strengthen resilience against changing climate conditions.

Job Description: Knowledge Management Intern

We're in search of a motivated and enthusiastic Knowledge Management Intern to become a part of our team. Working closely with our knowledge management expert, you'll be responsible for creating, collecting, sharing, and documenting organizational knowledge in an accessible and user-friendly manner. Collaborating with the project team, you'll take charge of developing a peer-to-peer exchange format and suggest various tools and applications for this knowledge-sharing initiative. Additionally, you'll have the responsibility of monitoring and analyzing the different communication channels and activities, thereby crafting best practices and identifying areas that require improvement.

• Content Organization: Assist in categorizing and organizing internal documents, resources, and knowledge assets in a user-friendly manner to ensure easy accessibility and retrieval.

• Database Management: Support the development, maintenance and update of knowledge databases, ensuring accuracy and relevancy of information.

• Content Creation: Collaborate with team members to generate interactive and new content, such as biannual newsletter, guides, and tutorials, to enrich our knowledge base.

• Information Sharing: Facilitate the sharing of best practices, lessons learned, and expertise among team members through various communication channels.

• Project Support: Assist projects in finding and utilizing relevant knowledge resources, providing guidance on accessing information effectively.

• Training: Assist in organizing training sessions or workshops to promote effective knowledge management practices within the cluster. 

Other duties/additional tasks

• The knowledge management Intern performs other duties and tasks at the request of the management

Job Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with reference to Communication, Journalism, Knowledge Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline.

• Proven experience in content development, writing and/or editorial work.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Proficiency in using digital tools for content organization and database management.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• A proactive and collaborative approach to working within a team.

• Basic research skills and the ability to gather information from various sources.

• Ability to efficiently use standard IT applications (i.e. MS Office365, Outlook, Word, Excel, OneNote, etc.), communications-related applications (Adobe InDesign, communications product design, etc.) and digital media, including modern video conferencing tools;

• Familiarity with knowledge management concepts is a plus.

• Experience in working on GIZ projects and familiarity with GIZ’s rules and regulations is appreciated.

• Initial experience, in an NGO or International cooperation I slightly appreciated (even as an intern)

Professional experience

• No work experiences.

Other knowledge, additional competencies

• High level of motivation, proactivity, self-discipline, integrity and accountability

• strong team spirit, a high level of initiative, the ability to work under pressure, flexibility, analytical thinking and a high level of commitment.

• Attention to detail and accuracy.

• Very good English and Amharic written and verbal language skills (C1)

• German language skill is an advantage.

• Interest in digital knowledge management tools.

• Conduct research on new trends in knowledge management practices, tools and approaches. 

How to Apply

Application procedure:

Submit your motivation letter along with your recent CV via Email: hreth@giz.de

Please make sure you mention the vacancy number and position title ‘Intern-Knowledge Management #147/2023_Full Name’ in the subject line of your email application. Please note that, due to urgency of the vacancy selection will be done on a rolling base. Applications without vacancy numbers in subject lines might be disqualified. 

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

We encourage persons with disabilities to apply for the position. In case of equal qualification, persons with disabilities will be given preference.

Applications from qualified women are encouraged.

“Please refer to our brochure to learn more about GIZ’s attractive benefit package.”

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