Intern (mf/d) Communications | MobiliseYourCity

GIZ; Brussel Hoofdstad; Hybrid; EUR 14,000 - 16,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly stipend €1,350 gross

Job summary

GIZ is offering an internship in Brussels to support MobiliseYourCity communications and events. The role involves content creation, social media, and coordination across online and offline channels, with emphasis on sustainability and mobility policy.

You will gain hands-on experience in a diverse international team, working on editorial tasks, translations, and digital asset development, under Belgian law.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed university studies in communications, journalism, IR, political science or related fields.
• Fluency in English and French or German; knowledge of Spanish is an asset.
• Strong interest in sustainable development, urban mobility, and international cooperation.
• Structured, independent and reliable working style with autonomy and proactivity.
• Proficient in Word, PowerPoint, Excel; knowledge of design software and openness to AI tools.
• Experience with project management tools (e.g., Monday) is an asset.
• Affinity for digital media, social media, websites, and strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning and implementation of MobiliseYourCity events and partner activities, including webinars and trainings.
• Support the development and implementation of communication activities across online and offline channels (social media, newsletters, publications, Mailchimp).
• Support updating and maintaining MobiliseYourCity’s multilingual website and assist with translation/editorial work.
• Monitor developments in sustainable urban mobility and produce concise knowledge materials from desk research and partner activities.
• Create presentations and visual assets using Adobe software where relevant.
• Assist social media analytics reporting and improve digital communication activities.
• Provide administrative support including contact and mailing list management.

Skills

English fluency

French or German

Spanish asset

Office suite (Word/PowerPoint/Excel)

Adobe Photoshop/InDesign

AI tools openness

Data and information handling

Education

Ongoing or recently completed university studies in communications/journalism/IR/political science/social sciences

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Photoshop

PowerPoint

Monday

Job description

Our model for success is a better life for everyone and purposeful tasks for our employees. For more than 50 years, the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), as a company of the German Federal Government, has been supporting the implementation of development policy goals worldwide. Together with partner organisations in 120 countries, we are involved in a diverse range of projects. If you want to make a difference in the world and develop yourself in the process, you've come to the right place.

Our Offer

Launched at COP21 in Paris, the MobiliseYourCity Partnership is a leading global Partnership for sustainable mobility of nearly 100 partners, including 86 city and 16 country members. The Partnership is supported by the European Union, the French Ministry of Ecological Transition (MTE), the French Facility for Global Environment (FFEM), the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection (BMUV), the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), and the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) which are working in collaboration to enable positive global transformation. The implementing and knowledge partners led by AFD and GIZ work with cities and countries around the world to develop scalable solutions that improve mobility in complex environments.

Your tasks

• Support to the planning and implementation of MobiliseYourCity events and partner activities, including webinars, steering committee meetings, and trainings.
• Support to the development and implementation of communication activities across online and offline channels, including the creation, publication, and distribution of content for social media, newsletters, publications, Mailchimp campaigns, and other outreach materials.
• Support to the updating and maintenance of MobiliseYourCity’s trilingual website, and support translation and editorial work for newsletters, knowledge products, and other communication outputs.
• Support monitor developments in sustainable urban mobility and produce short knowledge and communication materials based on desk research, partner project activities, and internal content.
• Support the creation of presentations, visual communication materials, and other digital assets, using Adobe software where relevant.
• Support to social media analytics reporting and support the continuous improvement of digital communication activities.
• Provide administrative and organisational support as needed, including contact and mailing list management.

Your Profile

• Ongoing or recently completed university studies in communications, journalism, international relations, political science, social sciences, or related fields. Master’s level studies are an asset.
• Fluency in English and French or German; knowledge of Spanish is an asset.
• Strong interest in sustainable development, urban mobility, and international cooperation; familiarity with climate policy or development cooperation is an asset.
• Structured, independent, and reliable working style, with autonomy, proactivity, and the ability to use information and data effectively.
• Good knowledge of standard Office programmes (especially Word, PowerPoint, and Excel), as well as design software (e.g. Adobe InDesign, Photoshop), and openness to AI tools. Experience with project management tools (e.g. Monday) is an asset.
• Affinity for digital media and communication formats (e.g. social media, websites), combined with strong organisational skills and a reliable, team-oriented way of working.
• Ability to work in a decentralised international and multicultural environment
• Great communicator, with excellent writing and visual skills.
• Initial practical experience in communications, public relations, content creation, and/or event coordination is considered an asset, particularly in an international or sustainability-focused environment.
• Experience in content creation for digital channels, such as social media, newsletters, or websites.
• Experience in organising and implementing events, both online and on-site.
• Creativity and enthusiasm for developing new communication formats and ideas.

Notes

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.

Candidates must also hold a Belgian work permit, which in case of non-EU nationality must be uploaded when applying.

We pay a monthly stipend of €1.350,- (gross). Please note that the contract will be concluded under Belgian law.

We support equal opportunities and welcome applications from people with disabilities.

For further information, please contact Mr. Cruz Gonzalez ([e-mail]).