Communications Intern

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: COMMUNICATION INTERN

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is a German federal enterprise that supports the German Federal Government in achieving its objectives in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development. GIZ operates in more than 130 countries worldwide and has been active in Malawi for over 60 years.

Energizing Development (EnDev) is a multi-donor energy access partnership programme, financed by the governments of the Netherlands, Germany, Norway, and Switzerland. GIZ acts as the lead implementing agency for the programme, working in close collaboration with the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) and various local implementation partners. EnDev promotes sustainable access to modern energy services, with a particular focus on reaching poor and underserved populations.

Since its inception in 2005, EnDev has made significant contributions to expanding energy access globally. To date, the programme has delivered sustainable energy access to 33.9 million people across Africa, Asia, and Latin America, with a strong focus on areas where energy needs are most acute.

This overall achievement includes:

• 26.1 million people who have gained access to modern cooking solutions, supporting a transition from lower-tier to higher-tier clean cooking technologies.
• 7.8 million people who have gained access to electricity, including communities, micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMES), schools, and health centres, primarily through solar lamps, home systems, and mini-grids.

In Malawi, EnDev is implemented by GIZ using a market-oriented, country-wide approach. The programme comprises several components, including EnDev Core, which focuses on improved cookstoves, electric cooking, and solar energy. Additional co-financed components include Ag-Energy, co-financed by the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP), Putting Energy to Work, co-financed by the European Union, Energice, co-financed by the Embassy of Iceland in Malawi and Demand Side Subsidy (DSS), co-financed by the Government of the Netherlands

As the project nears completion and is scheduled to close in 2026, there is a strong focus on the development of knowledge products to support internal learning, share experiences with partners, and inform future programming.

To support this process, the project is seeking to recruit a Communications Intern to assist the communications team during the final months of implementation. The intern will be based in Lilongwe for a period of six months, from September 2025 to February 2026.

Job Title: Communication Intern
Reports to: EnDev Team Leader

Core Responsibilities:

The Communications Intern will support the Team Leader and Communications Specialist in executing communication activities across all six project components. The focus will be on knowledge management, visibility, and stakeholder engagement in line with EnDev branding guidelines.

Key tasks:

• Assist in drafting, editing, and formatting communication materials (e.g., reports, factsheets, case studies, brochures, toolkits).
• Collect, organize, and archive project data, photos, videos, and testimonials to enrich knowledge products.
• Conduct interviews and support field visits to document impact stories and lessons learned.
• Capture high-quality photos and videos that reflect project impact and activities.
• Ensure consistency in branding across all communication materials in line with EnDev and GIZ guidelines.
• Coordinate uploading of media assets (photos, videos, consent forms) on shared storage platforms.
• Draft and schedule social media content to highlight project milestones and knowledge products.
• Assist in preparing media kits and coordinating media engagement during events.
• Support the organization of learning events, stakeholder dialogues, and project closure activities.
• Facilitate partner engagement and coordination for communication input and story verification.
• Attend relevant GIZ/Cluster communications meetings.
• Support tracking and reporting of communication outputs, knowledge dissemination, and media coverage.

Requirements:

• Should have at least a Diploma or Degree in Journalism, Mass Media Communication or Public Relations.
• Capability to write in different styles and tones appropriate for various platforms (e.g., social media, press releases, internal communications).
• Ability to convey messages clearly and concisely.
• Attention to detail in all tasks to ensure accuracy and quality.
• Ability to handle feedback and setbacks constructively.
• Proficiency in grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Ability to come up with fresh, engaging content ideas.
• The intern’s IT skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, social media) are above average.
• Very good written and spoken English.
• A quick grasp and the pronounced ability to think analytically are among the interns’ strengths.
• The intern should also have a high level of patience, team spirit, flexibility, and commitment.
• Graphic designing and video editing abilities will be an added advantage

How to Apply

Interested candidates meeting the above requirements must submit the following:

• Electronic one-paged cover letter
• Electronic detailed curriculum vitae (CV) of not more than 2 pages.
• Copies of certificates.

The above documents should be sent to giz-malawi-hr@giz.de and the following reference code of the call for application is strictly to be indicated in the subject line of the applicant’s email: GIZ/EnDev/060/Name of applicant.

All applications should be addressed to:

The Head of HR
GIZ Malawi
P.O. Box 31131
Lilongwe 3.

The deadline for receiving applications is 19th December 2025. Only shortlisted candidates who meet the above criteria will be contacted.

Should you not receive communication from us by 1st February 2026, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

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 we are committed to creating a work environment where all employees are valued and respected.