The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH invites applications for the Transparency, Integrity and Accountability Programme (TIP) 2023.
The position reports to the Senior Technical Advisor (Output 3 Lead) and has a contract duration of six (6) months
ROLE /OVERVIEW
The Intern will assist the Output 3 task team of the Transparency, Integrity and Accountability Programme (TIP) with supporting the formation and formalization of multi-stakeholder partnerships (MSPs) composed of representatives from government, civil society and the private sector.
Output 3 focuses on MSPs to increase transparency, integrity and accountability in South Africa, specifically in the Gauteng Province.
The three focus areas of the MSPs are whistleblowing and corruption reporting, open public procurement and business integrity.
The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and co-financed by the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO), functions as a secretariat to the MSPs.
The longer-term goal is that the MSPs to develop instruments (guidelines, digital tools, policy research etc) contributing to the implementation of the National Anti-corruption Strategy (NACS).
RESPONSIBILITIES
- The intern will support output 3 by preparing, organizing and documenting meetings and other forms of engagement of the relevant stakeholders.
- The immediate objective of those meetings is the commitment to joint goals and the formulation of action plans to achieve those goals.
- GIZ also assists the (future) MSPs with training on stakeholder engagement methodologies and with clarifying their roles, rules and decision-making processes.
- The intern will support those processes.
TASKS
- Assist with the logistical preparation of meetings and workshops, including PowerPoint presentations and other documents, such as the agenda.
- Draft meeting minutes and coordinate their approval. Assist with managing the stakeholder compendium.
- Produce/suggest written communication materials according to demand.
- Assist with developing and maintaining a website and social media channels according to demand.
- Draft Terms of Reference (ToRs) if services are procured within Output 3. Assist with the monitoring of the action plans of the MSPs.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, COMPETENCIES AND EXPERIENCE
Qualifications:
At least an undergraduate degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, Political Science or any similar course.
Other Knowledge, Additional Competences:
- Experience with the organization of smaller events and/or workshops. Well-structured work style and the ability to fulfil tasks accurately.
- Experience with working in complex teams.
- Interest in international development cooperation. Good and clear writing style.
- Experience in facilitating exchange and dialogue between different actors is an asset.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- The position will be based at the GIZ Offices in Hatfield, Pretoria.
- The contract period for this Internship is Six (6) Months.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Suitable candidates should apply for this position by submitting:
A motivation letter (max. 1 page) stating why they should be the preferred candidate, and
A detailed CV indicating their nationality.
Applications should be submitted to: recruit-pretoria@giz.de with the subject line “Application for TIP Internship” for the attention of the Head of Human Resources.
Closing date for applications: 10th of January 2023.