Development Worker

About the Position

As a Development Worker in GIZ’s Development Service, you will help build a tolerant and open-minded society while working directly for our partner organizations worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Support partner organizations in devising innovative solutions and tackling barriers to development.
• Gain a fresh perspective and contribute newly acquired knowledge to your own society upon return.
• Promote ongoing development in partner countries and improve local living conditions.

Requirements

• Must be a citizen of Germany or another European Union member state.
• Must have an appropriate vocational qualification or academic training.
• Must have at least two years’ relevant work experience.
• Must have good foreign language skills and be willing to expand existing skills.
• Must have good social skills and be open to different cultures.
• Must be flexible, resilient, and keen to gain valuable experience.
• Must have a desire to use skills in an advisory, planning, or management role.

We Offer

• A comprehensive and attractive package of benefits based on the German Development Workers Act.
• Specific preparation for your assignment both in Germany and on arrival abroad.
• Support services, safety, and security.
• Various forms of support following your assignment and return.

About the Company

GIZ offers a wide range of development projects in areas such as peacebuilding, rural development, vocational education, democracy, forests, decentralization, private sector development, health, education, water management, energy, and environmental policy.

For more information, please refer to our info brochure.