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Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
(
GIZ
)

We work to shape a future worth living around the world.

As a service provider in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development and international education work, we are dedicated to shaping a future worth living around the world. We have over 50 years of experience in a wide variety of areas, including economic development and employment promotion, energy and the environment, and peace and security.

Focusing on the following sustainable development goals (SDGs)

No Poverty
Zero Hunger
Good Health and Well-being
Quality Education
Gender Equality
Clean Water and Sanitation
Affordable and Clean Energy
Decent Work and Economic Growth
Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
Reduced Inequalities
Sustainable Cities and Communities
Responsible Consumption and Production
Climate Action
Life Below Water
Life on Land
Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Partnerships to achieve the Goals

How we work

We work with businesses, civil society actors and research institutions, fostering successful interaction between development policy and other policy fields and areas of activity. The guiding principle is sustainability. Together with our partners in national governments worldwide and cooperation partners from the worlds of business, research and civil society, we work flexibly to deliver effective solutions that offer people better prospects and sustainably improve their living conditions.

... and why

Our goal is to achieve sustainable development. We work with many different people to drive progress in a great variety of sectors across the globe. Our commissions are diverse, and we have wide-ranging skills. Our core values include human rights, the rule of law, gender equality and the commitment to a socio-ecological economic system.

Career opportunities

Seeking candidates mainly in

Agriculture and Forestry
Banking and Finance
Diversity Management
Economics
Education and Training
Environment and Disaster Risk Management
External Relations
Health and Nutrition
Human Resources Management
Human Rights, Law and Governance
Information and Communication Technology
Media and Communication
Migration
Monitoring and Evaluation
Political Affairs and Peacekeeping
Security and Safety
Social Development
Supply Chain Management

As a globally active company, GIZ stands for inclusion at home and abroad. Inclusion is in line with our values. We stand by our social responsibility, humanity and solidarity. The sustainable professional participation of people with disabilities is promoted by a cooperative and trusting relationship between all parties involved. No one may be disadvantaged because of their disability.

Opportunities offered

Internships for students yes
Traineeships/Talent programs for graduates yes
Positions/programs for young professionals yes
Staff positions for professionals yes
Senior or management positions yes
Consultancy opportunities no
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Type of organisation

Government

Field(s) of activity

Development Cooperation

Headquarters

Bonn, Germany

Region(s) of operation

Eastern Europe and Central Asia
Latin America and the Caribbean
Middle East and Northern Africa
North America
South/East Asia and Pacific
Sub-Saharan Africa
Western and Central Europe

Number of employees

In Switzerland:
None

Outside Switzerland:
More than 1000

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