Intern
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Advisor – Gender Equality and Inclusion
Cluster or office: Economic Transformation Cluster (ETC)
Project name: Jobs&Skills4Climate – Ethiopia / STEP IV – Sustainable Training and Education Programme
Duty station: Based in Addis Ababa with regular travel within Ethiopia as required.
End date of contract -6/30/2028
Brief and attractive description of the project/ unit
The special initiative Jobs and Skills 4 Climate, under the Ethio-German Sustainable Training and Education Programme (STEP IV), strengthens the role of green jobs and skills in partner countries’ transitions towards low-carbon, climate-resilient economies. The project links investments in green skills with climate and socio-economic benefits, integrates national climate and labour policies with local training programmes, and enables international knowledge exchange. It places particular emphasis on ensuring that women, youth and other relevant target groups participate in and benefit from emerging employment and skills opportunities.
The Gender Equality and Inclusion Advisor provides technical advice and coordination support to strengthen gender equality, social inclusion and equal access to skills development and employment opportunities across relevant policies, TVET programmes and labour market interventions. The position supports the integration of gender-responsive, inclusive and gender-transformative approaches into policies, programmes and institutional processes, with particular attention to groups that face structural barriers to participation and advancement.
The Advisor works closely with government institutions, TVET authorities and institutions, private sector actors, employers, development partners, civil society and other stakeholders to identify and address barriers to inclusive participation in skills development and the labour market. The position contributes to evidence generation, monitoring, learning and knowledge management on gender equality and inclusion and supports the documentation and scaling of effective approaches.
Responsibilities and Duties
Key Functions
- Provide technical advice to MoPD, MoLS and relevant TVET institutions on integrating gender equality and social inclusion into skills development, TVET, labour market and employment measures.
- Support the design and implementation of gender-responsive and inclusive approaches within green skills and employment interventions.
- Identify structural, institutional and socio-economic barriers affecting women, youth and other underrepresented groups in access to skills development, training and employment.
- Advise partners on strengthening equal participation and representation in TVET institutions, training programmes and decision-making structures.
- Coordinate multi-stakeholder processes involving government, TVET institutions, private sector, employers, CSOs and development partners to advance inclusive skills and employment measures.
- Generate and use gender- and inclusion-disaggregated evidence to inform programme design, implementation, monitoring and decision-making.
- Strengthen the integration of gender and inclusion indicators and targets into planning, monitoring, reporting and learning processes.
- Facilitate knowledge exchange and document good practices, lessons learned and scalable approaches related to gender equality and inclusion.
- Contribute to work planning, activity budgeting, procurement inputs and compliance with GIZ processes.
- Maintain cooperation and communication with implementing partners, private sector, TVET institutions and relevant development initiatives.
- Ensure quality assurance and gender responsiveness and inclusiveness of technical outputs.
Gender equality and inclusion policy and strategy advisory
- Review relevant national policies, strategies and programmes to identify entry points for strengthening gender equality and inclusion in skills development, TVET and labour market measures.
- Draft and review policy notes, action plans and implementation guidelines that integrate gender equality and inclusion objectives.
- Identify gender- and inclusion-related barriers and support partners in developing practical measures to address them.
- Advise on approaches to strengthen participation and opportunities for women and other underrepresented groups in training and employment.
- Support the development and application of gender-responsive and inclusive institutional and programme strategies.
Inclusive skills development and labour market linkage
- Conduct gender and inclusion analyses of TVET systems, training programmes, occupational areas and labour market pathways.
- Support TVET providers in integrating gender-responsive and inclusive approaches into curricula, training delivery, institutional management and student support systems.
- Promote measures that improve access, retention, completion and transition to employment for women, youth and other underrepresented groups.
- Advise on inclusive career guidance, employment services, apprenticeships and job placement mechanisms.
- Facilitate partnerships with employers and private sector actors to expand inclusive employment opportunities.
Institutional transformation and capacity development
- Support initiatives that strengthen women’s leadership and representation within TVET institutions and relevant decision-making structures.
- Assess institutional practices and organizational cultures that may create barriers to equal participation and advancement.
- Develop and facilitate capacity-building activities on gender equality, social inclusion and gender-transformative approaches.
- Support institutions in developing more inclusive, safe and supportive learning and working environments.
Evidence, M&E, and learning
- Establish gender- and inclusion-responsive baselines, indicators and targets to monitor programme results.
- Ensure systematic collection and analysis of sex-disaggregated and relevant inclusion data.
- Lead or commission gender and inclusion analyses, assessments, tracer studies and case studies.
- Synthesize evidence and lessons learned for decision-makers and contribute to technical briefs, reports and learning products.
Coordination and Operational contributions
- Convene and facilitate technical working groups, stakeholder consultations, workshops and trainings on gender equality and inclusion.
- Coordinate with MoPD, MoLS, TVET agencies, private sector actors, employers, CSOs and development partners.
- Draft terms of reference, review consultant deliverables and ensure compliance with GIZ quality standards.
- Provide inputs to annual and quarterly operational plans, budgets and activity implementation.
- Track progress and risks and contribute to reporting to commissioning parties and internal GIZ systems.
- Ensure adherence to GIZ procedures on procurement, data protection and compliance.
Requirements
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in gender studies, development studies, social sciences, economics, public policy, sociology, project management or a related field. Equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered.
Professional experience
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in gender equality, gender mainstreaming, social inclusion, inclusive development, TVET, skills development, employment or related fields.
- Proven experience in designing and implementing gender-responsive, inclusive or gender-transformative programmes and approaches.
- Experience conducting gender and inclusion analyses and translating findings into practical programme and policy recommendations.
- Demonstrated experience promoting women’s participation and leadership and/or improving access and opportunities for underrepresented groups.
- Experience working with Ethiopian government counterparts, TVET institutions and private sector stakeholders.
- Experience in multi-stakeholder coordination and donor-funded technical cooperation projects.
- Experience in monitoring and reporting gender and inclusion-related results, including the use of sex-disaggregated data.
Technical competencies
- Strong understanding of gender equality, gender mainstreaming, social inclusion and gender-transformative approaches.
- Knowledge of barriers affecting women, youth and other underrepresented groups in education, TVET, skills development and employment.
- Understanding of Ethiopia’s institutional, policy and socio-economic context related to gender equality, inclusion, skills development and employment.
- Ability to translate gender and inclusion analysis into practical policies, strategies, programmes and institutional measures.
- Strong knowledge of gender-responsive and inclusive planning, monitoring and results measurement.
- Strong analytical, drafting, facilitation and presentation skills.
Cross ‑cutting competencies
- Demonstrable commitment to gender equality, social inclusion and equal opportunities.
- Excellent facilitation, coordination and consensus-building skills.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- High level of organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Ability to work effectively with government, development partners, private sector, TVET institutions and civil society organizations.
- High level of professionalism and adherence to quality and compliance standards.
Languages
- Business Fluency in English and Amharic is required.
Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to apply by submitting their motivation letter and recent CV.
Please follow the Link below to submit your application.
Internal Applicants should seek approval from their supervisor before applying.
HR will contact the line manager before the interview.
GIZ is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified candidates, regardless of disability, age, sex, ethnicity, race, or religion, are encouraged to apply.
Policy Advisor About the JobPolicy Advisor on Multilevel Climate Action and Subnational Climate Finance (m/f/d)
GIZ project „CHAMP Implementation Programme“ (CHIP)
Level: Band 4 / national staff |
Working hours: full-time
Location: Addis Abeba
Assignment period: 01.12.2026 – 30.06.2028
The Coalition for High Ambition Multilevel Partnerships (CHAMP) brings together national governments committed to strengthening cooperation with cities, states and regions in the implementation of their national climate strategies and the latest round of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs 3.0). Ethiopia joined the CHAMP pledge during its launch at COP28 in Dubai in 2023.
The GIZ self-funded measure “CHAMP Implementation Programme” (CHIP) will support the implementation of multilevel climate action under CHAMP. Globally, CHIP will contribute to the global CHAMP ecosystem and link GIZ implementation experience with CHAMP workstreams, knowledge products and partner processes. In its country component, CHIP aims to strengthen country-level implementation in two selected CHAMP-endorsing countries: Ethiopia and the Philippines. In Ethiopia, CHIP will focus on enhancing frameworks for subnational climate action and finance.
Main Role
The Policy Advisor within the Ethiopian component of CHIP plays a multifaceted role in advancing subnational climate finance and strengthening multi-level climate action. The advisor will act as the primary working-level point of contact within GIZ for the implementation of CHAMP in Ethiopia. The position will deliver strategic advice to the national government on subnational climate finance, stakeholder engagement, multi-level NDC implementation as well as knowledge and peer-learning offers and project management.
Tasks:
In this role, the policy advisor will
- provide strategic advice and technical support to the national government and the CHAMP Focal Point to strengthen effective multilevel governance structures (both at the national level with other relevant government bodies and with subnational actors) and to improve frameworks for subnational climate action and finance in jointly selected areas.
- support and advise the Government in systematically involving subnational actors in the implementation of the NDC and NAP in climate-relevant sectors.
- convene and facilitate policy dialogues, peer exchanges and roundtables with relevant representatives for national and subnational government bodies, DFIs, development partners and cities to align pipelines and support for subnational climate action.
- coordinate an assessment of enabling framework conditions for urban climate finance in Ethiopia, covering climate policy, budget & finance (incl. climate budget tagging), climate data/MRV, vertical and horizontal coordination and potentially the subnational potential of Article 6 mechanisms for urban-relevant mitigation.
- work with partners to explore a climate and/or subnational dimension within Ethiopia’s Integrated Sustainable Financing Framework (EISFF) Country Platform and assess options for anchoring multi-level aspects in a national funding or support mechanism like the National Urban Development and Infrastructure Fund
- contribute to the development of joint or complementary knowledge products, reports, implementation briefs, tools, peer-learning events or stakeholder engagement formats that showcase Ethiopia’s journey regarding subnational climate finance and multilevel partnerships
- act as the primary working-level point of contact within GIZ for the implementation of CHAMP in Ethiopia and ensure the planning and monitoring of the CHIP country component based on the strategic and operational priorities of the Ethiopian partners and in close coordination with the CHIP global team.
- take on further tasks on CHAMP implementation in Ethiopia and globally, as required
Required:
- University degree in economics, finance, environmental or climate science, urban planning, or a comparable field relevant to the tasks
- At least 5 years of relevant professional experience, with demonstrated technical knowledge in both:
- climate finance and subnational finance; and
- subnational climate action, multilevel governance, NDC implementation and/or urban climate sectors.
- Strong understanding of Ethiopia’s political administrative system in general, climate governance landscape and public finance context
- Excellent coordination and partner-engagement skills at the interface between different organisations and government levels, with the ability to build trust-based relationships and work independently.
- Strong strategic, policy analysis and advisory skills, with demonstrated experience in developing knowledge products and policy briefs adapted to specific audiences
- Experience developing and delivering presentations and facilitating sessions (panels, roundtables, working groups).
- Ability to track work plans and develop key deliverables according to an agreed timeline; proactive, highly organized and manages time efficiently.
- Solid knowledge of IT tools (especially Microsoft Office programs: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, etc.)
- Excellent written and spoken English and Amharic.
Desirable:
- Knowledge of the CHAMP context or comparable climate and multilevel governance initiatives
- Technical knowledge of urban climate project preparation and financing instruments (grant/blended finance, national/regional climate funds, climate budget tagging) and familiarity with Article 6 carbon market mechanisms and its potential for urban applications.
- Experience with country platform design or finance coordination mechanisms (e.g. ISFF-type platforms, climate funds)
Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to apply by submitting their motivation letter and recent CV.
Please follow the Link below to submit your application.
Internal Applicants should seek approval from their supervisor before applying.
HR will contact the line manager before the interview.
GIZ is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified candidates, regardless of disability, age, sex, ethnicity, race, or religion, are encouraged to apply.
Intern About the JobJob title: Intern
Cluster or office : Climate Change Cluster
Project name: CLM II
Duty station : Addis Ababa
Desired contracts start date: November 15, 2026
Contract end date: May 15, 2026
Job Description
Brief Description of the project/ unit
The project ‘Climate Sensitive Innovations for Land Management II’ (CLM II) promotes the policy and institutional implementation of Integrated Landscape Management (ILM) and the conservation and sustainable use of natural resources at the national, regional, and local levels. ILM aims for the sustainable development of rural areas in an integrated, multidisciplinary manner.
Moreover, the program promotes nature conservation, adaptation to climate change impacts, gender equality, and the enhancement of community livelihoods through empowerment and collaboration with both governmental and non-governmental actors.
The Climate-Sensitive Innovations in Land Management (CLM II) project, a continuation of its predecessor CLM I, builds on these efforts by strengthening the capacities of actors at all levels to implement integrated landscape management. Emphasis is placed on gender-responsive natural resource management and livelihood development in selected landscapes.
The CLM II project is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Intern to support our team in executing key deliverables.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Payment for Ecosystem Services (PES) & Policy Support:
- Support the team’s collaboration with the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) in designing national PES guidelines.
- Assist in facilitating and developing project proposals to leverage platforms like the Great Ethiopian Run for piloting PES mechanisms under Ethiopia’s new PES Proclamation.
- Stakeholder Engagement & Capacity Building:
- Coordinate with the Ministry of Agriculture (MoA) Natural Resource Management (NRM) sector to facilitate the rollout and familiarization of policy guidelines and strategies across regional ILM stakeholders.
- Assist in organizing workshops, multi-stakeholder consultations, and technical working group meetings.
- Help document the learning events, including taking notes and compiling follow-up briefs.
- Event and Logistics Support
- Prepare workshop materials and support coordination of participants.
- Coordinate logistics for meetings, travel, and field missions as needed.
- Support day-to-day office and coordination tasks within the Addis-based component team.
- Help ensure events promote inclusive participation and gender-sensitive facilitation.
- Perform other duties as deemed necessary
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, Forestry, Sustainable Development, Environmental Economics, or a related field.
Professional Experience
- No prior work experience required. The candidate must be a fresh graduate with graduation less than one year in the past.
Skills & Competencies:
- Strong interest in policy implementation, biological soil and water conservation, and ecosystem service finance.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Amharic.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).
- Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills with high attention to detail.
- Proactive, well-organized, and able to meet deadlines.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team and engage effectively with institutional partners.
Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to apply by submitting their motivation letter and recent CV.
Please follow the Link below to submit your application.