Job Description

About GIZ

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 work with businesses, civil society actors and research institutions, fostering successful interaction between development policy and other policy fields and areas of activity. In Sierra Leone, the GIZ has been working since 1963 in the following areas: Employment promotion and agriculture, strengthening the health care system, resource governance and sustainable energy access.

GIZ is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals regardless of gender, disability, race, ethnicity, religion, age, or any other protected characteristic. We embrace diversity and believe that inclusivity in the workplace is essential to our success and are committed to creating a work environment where all employees are valued and respected.

Qualified women are particularly encouraged to apply.

• Women’s perspectives are vital to our success.
• Enjoy flexible hours and part-time work opportunities to help balance professional and personal commitments.
• Benefit from family-friendly policies

Overview

Around 760 million people worldwide still lack access to electricity, while approximately 2.6 billion people do not have access to clean cooking solutions. Access to affordable, reliable and sustainable energy is a prerequisite for social and economic development and for achieving the

Sustainable       Development        Goals       and        the       Paris       Climate       Agreement.

The bilateral programme “Sustainable Rural Development through Renewable Energy with Special Focus on Women-Led Enterprises in Sierra Leone (SURE)” promotes sustainable access to climate-friendly and demand-driven energy services for rural households, social institutions and MSMEs, with particular attention to women-led enterprises.

SURE promotes renewable energy solutions, productive use of energy, institutional capacity development, technical and vocational education and training, and an enabling environment for sustainable energy markets. The programme is co-financed by the European Union and implemented by GIZ in close cooperation with the Ministry of Energy, the Ministry of Technical and Higher Education and other public and private partners.

The Intern supports the implementation of SURE activities from the programme office in Freetown.

We encourage women, people with disabilities and minority groups to apply for this position. GIZ is committed to equal opportunities and diversity of perspectives at the working place.

1. Responsibilities/Key Learning Areas
   • Support day-to-day implementation of SURE activities.
   • Assist in planning, coordination and monitoring of renewable energy interventions.
   • Support preparation of reports, presentations, communication and visibility materials.
   • Support stakeholder coordination with government, private sector and development partners.
   • Assist in organising workshops, trainings and field missions.
   • Support procurement, contract management and consultant coordination.
   • Contribute to monitoring, evaluation, data collection and knowledge management.
   • Support gender-responsive activities and women-led enterprise initiatives.
   • Ensure compliance with GIZ rules and administrative procedures.

 The Intern performs the following tasks:

1. Tasks
2. Intern

The Intern is located in Freetown:

• Support technical and administrative implementation of programme activities.
• Assist with reporting to BMZ, the European Union and other partners.
• Prepare meeting minutes, presentations and technical documentation.
• Support field monitoring visits and quality assurance of project activities.
• Assist in coordinating capacity development activities with TVET institutions, universities and the future Centre of Excellence.
• Support communication, documentation and visibility activities.
• Maintain electronic and hard-copy filing systems.
• Support recruitment and onboarding of interns where required.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by programme management.

2. Other duties/additional tasks

Performs other duties and tasks at the request of management.

1. Required qualifications, competences, and experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree studies in Renewable Energy, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Science, Development Studies, Economics or related field. A reasonably equivalent qualification would be evaluated.

 Professional experience

• Previous internship, volunteering or research experience in renewable energy, international development or project management is an advantage.

 Other knowledge, additional competences ▪ Excellent written and spoken English.

• Good MS Office skills.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in multicultural teams.
• Knowledge of monitoring, data analysis or communication tools is an asset.
• Willingness to travel within Sierra Leone.

How To Apply 

• Applications (cover Letter, CV & Copies of Certificates) should be in ONE DOCUMENT and a MAXIMUM OF 5 PAGES only and sent electronically, quoting the position
• Please include name and contact details of three references. One official reference from your current workplace or previous company where you had your Traineeship is a MUST.
• Eligible candidates are encouraged to apply to The Human Resources Specialist by email to recruitmentsl@giz.de
• Suitable candidates are invited to apply not later than 13^th of July 2026 with this reference: SURE-INTERN-SL

Please note: This is a national position. Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

 Disclaimer: GIZ DOES NOT charge any kind of FEE(s) at whichever stage of the recruitment process.