Internship Finance & Economy

Overview

Support the ITC, ATI, and NTO secretariats in implementing activities.

You have:

• University degree (equivalent to a bachelor's degree or higher) in economics, political science, public administration, law, regional studies, or other relevant disciplines
• Basic knowledge and vast interest in the fields of policymaking and governance, tax policy and administration, and international development cooperation
• Ability to work in an organised, structured, independent, detail-oriented, and results-driven way, while being able to work under time pressure
• Strong fluency in written and spoken English is required
• Good knowledge in French, Spanish, and/or German is a distinct advantage
• Very good knowledge of the common MS Office programmes (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point)
• Experience in external communication and/or network management is a distinctive advantage
• Experience in the administration and maintenance of websites is a distinctive advantage

Contract

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Tätigkeitsbereich

The International Tax Compact (ITC) is a neutral platform that aims to enhance domestic revenue mobilisation (DRM) in partner countries and to promote fair, efficient, and transparent tax systems. The ITC promotes networking, peer learning, and capacity development bringing together a large number of stakeholders working in the field of tax and development (e.g., policymakers, tax administrators, representatives from academia, civil society organisations, etc). The ITC Secretariat, which is part of the GIZ Sector Programme Good Financial Governance (SP GFG), manages the day-to-day activities of the ITC. Currently, the ITC hosts the secretariats of two international initiatives in the area of DRM – the Addis Tax Initiative (ATI) and the Network of Tax Organisations (NTO).

More information can be found at www.taxcompact.net, www.addistaxinitiative.net, and www.nto.tax.

Ihre Aufgaben

As an intern (m/f/d), you will support the ITC, ATI, and NTO secretariats implement the activities agreed upon in its work plan. These include:

• Implementing and further developing the Addis Tax Initiative (ATI), most notably by facilitating the cooperation and exchange within the ATI Steering Committee and ATI Consultative Groups;
• Implementing and further developing the Network of Tax Organisations (NTO), in line with its strategy and structure, most notably by facilitating the cooperation and exchange within the NTO member organisations;
• Supporting the organisation, implementation, and follow-up of (virtual/hybrid) international events (e.g., ATI General Assembly, NTO Technical Conference, NTO General Assembly and Council meetings, ATI/NTO side events in international conferences and workshops, webinars, presentations, etc.);
• Evaluating current debates and worldwide developments in the field of good financial governance and taxation, and assisting in the conceptual preparation of studies and peer-learning activities as well as conducting research and drafting briefs, factsheets, internet articles, etc;
• Managing and collecting data for external communication and monitoring purposes, notably in the context of the ATI;
• Supporting the external communication of the initiative by drafting website articles and other communication materials for the ITC, ATI, and NTO;
• Supporting knowledge management, network management, and the exchange of information within the team and towards external stakeholders;
• Supporting the ITC Secretariat and the SP GFG in its day-to-day administrative work.

Ihr Profil

• University degree (equivalent to a bachelor’s degree or higher) in economics, political science, public administration, law, regional studies, or other relevant disciplines;
• Basic knowledge and vast interest in the fields of policymaking and governance, tax policy and administration, and international development cooperation;
• Ability to work in an organised, structured, independent, detail-oriented, and results-driven way, while being able to work under time pressure and willing to quickly familiarise yourself with complex issues;
• Strong fluency in written and spoken English is required, while good knowledge in French, Spanish, and/or German is a distinct advantage;
• Very good knowledge of the common MS Office programmes (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point) as well as strong drafting and communication skills;
• Experience in external communication and/or network management is a distinctive advantage;
• Experience in the administration and maintenance of websites is a distinctive advantage.

Hinweise

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.

We pay a monthly stipend of €2.134,52 (gross).

GIZ would like to increase the proportion of employees with disability, both in Germany and abroad. Applications from persons with disabilities are most welcome.

Please submit your motivation letter and CV in English.

For further information, please contact Ms Altayesh Taddese Terefe ([email protected]) or Mr Artur Mueller-Nuebling ([email protected]).

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