Interested in energy, climate protection and international cooperation? Want to support us in promoting Power-to-X and green hydrogen as part of the global energy transition? Our policy team stays up to date on policy regulations in Germany and the EU, advises cooperation countries in the Global South in setting up regulatory frameworks for the evolving PtX market, upholds sustainability criteria by applying our EESG framework to facilitate PtX trade. Sounds interesting?
Internship in Bonn from April 1 to September 30, 2025
As part of the policy team, you will be responsible for the following tasks during the internship.
Your tasks
- Independently research and analyse topics related to green hydrogen and PtX, such as international (primarily EU) policies and regulatory frameworks for sustainably produced synthetic e-fuels and feedstocks
- Proactively contribute to the successful delivery and implementation of projects with an special focus on the intersection of carbon pricing (specifically CBAM (EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism) and PtX
- Actively contribute to the successful conception, organisation, and implementation of internal and external events, such as bilateral and regional country dialogues (mostly virtual)
- Support the team in creating presentations, flyers and knowledge products on policies for green hydrogen and PtX products with a special focus at the intersection of carbon pricing (specifically CBAM and PtX)
- Contribute to the training material of the PtX Hub
- Support team members in administrative and coordinative tasks
Your profile
- Completed undergraduate degree (Bachelor) in the field of energy, environment, political science, international affairs, economics or other relevant fields
- Basic technical understanding and interest in the topic of synthetic fuels and feedstocks and renewable energy (green hydrogen, PtX)
- Interest in international (development) cooperation and policy development
- Working fluency in spoken and written English; knowledge of German, French and/or Spanish is an asset
- Excellent written communication skills, analytical thinking, and ability to work in a structured manner and ability to translate complex topics into simple language
- Good MS Office skills (particularly Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Teams) and good self-organisation, ability to work under pressure, flexibility and initiative
- Familiararity with the fundamentals of carbon pricing and the European Union Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism; familiarity with the EU legislative processes; familiarity with trade-related databases such as UN Comtrade, Trade Map or Eurostat; familiarity with GHG emission methodologies such as the GHG Protocol is an asset
Click here to find out more about the requirements and application process. Applications need to be handed in via the GIZ job portal.
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, contact Mr Jan-Hendrik Scheyl (jan-hendrik.scheyl@giz.de).
Regarding the location, Brussels is under special circumstances also an option. Bonn is preferred.
