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ANNOUNCEMENT FOR INTERNSHIP:

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, Regional Cooperation for EU Integration, in Skopje, offer the vacancy of:

Intern
(paid internship)

Duration: 6 months

Weekly working hours: 40 (full time position)

Band: 1

Background

The project Regional Cooperation for EU Integration (RCEI) initiates and promotes sustainable regional cooperation among the six Western Balkan countries (WB6) through relevant measures and instruments which aim to consolidate the EU accession process in selected domains of action. The countries of the WB6 have made different progress in the accession process; however, they face numerous common challenges, particularly in the areas of economic and political reform, and reforming public administration.

The project supports four regional institutional networks— the Network of Ministries of Foreign Affairs, EU integration authorities, IPA (Instrument for Pre-Accession) structures, and Parliamentary Committee Secretariats responsible for EU integration. These networks collaborate to develop unified positions on EU integration and regional cooperation, also within the Berlin Process.

In addition to the existing implementation structure – networks, the RCEI established structures that will support implementation of measures within the project EU4Digital – An accelerated digital transition for the Western Balkans – Phase I. The EU4Digital project became integral part of existing RCEI project, and it is jointly financed by the European Union and the Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). The overall objective of the EU4Digital initiative is to enhance digital connectivity and digital transition of the Western Balkan region, and an accelerated integration of the Western Balkans into the EU Digital Single Market.

The Project consists of three main components, and it aims to achieve the following specific objectives:

  • Development of secure and sustainable digital and telecom infrastructure across the region rolled out;
  • Interoperability and e-Governance of public services on the central and/or regional levels, and between the Western Balkans and the EU enhanced;
  • Digitalization of businesses in the Western Balkans supported.

The job description highlights the responsibilities and tasks of the Intern in North Macedonia, for the above described project.

Responsibilities:

In close coordination with the RCEI Head of Programme and the Advisor in North Macedonia the Intern is responsible for:

  • Support of the RCEI Head of Programme, Advisor and project team in the implementation of the project activities;
  • Providing administrative support services for the project and the country office in Skopje;
  • Closely liaising with the project’s administrative staff and Advisor in Skopje, as well as with colleagues across the Western Balkans and the Country Office.

Tasks:

 Networking, cooperation and coordination

  • Supports cooperation and dialogue between the project team and implementation partners, relevant organisations and individuals in the area of intervention of the project;
  • Supports coordination of project activities within the project team and with relevant other players development cooperation in North Macedonia and regionally.

 Support to partner institutions

  • Support to the development, implementation and monitoring of projects activities;
  • Support to summarising relevant documents for use in the project implementation;
  • Proactively supports the organisation and follow-up of partner meetings.

 Knowledge management and monitoring

  • Supports knowledge transfer within the project;
  • Assists in drafting reports from meetings, conferences and other types of events;
  • Assists with research activities on relevant political topics, initiatives and programmes;
  • Ensures that records of project activities are always kept up to date and in line with GIZ standards.

 Event management and logistics

  • Support the administrative and logistical aspects of project activities (event management, flights, airport transfers, accommodation, meetings, workshops, securing relevant equipment etc.);
  • Follow-up with project beneficiaries on activities.

 Administration

  • Provides short translation when necessary and conducts research if necessary;
  • Preparation of photocopies and scans of documents, if required, (events, workshops, team meetings), provides support to the team members in scanning, signing and sending documents;
  • Support the finance and admin officer for the preparation of project documentation;
  • Supports the team in integrating and applying the data protection rules and regulations.

Required qualifications, competences and experience:

Qualifications

  • Last year student or recently graduated from a university of law, international or European Law, political or social sciences or other related fields.

Professional experiences

  • Good working knowledge of ITC technologies (related software, phone, fax, email, the internet) and computer applications (e.g. MS Office);
  • Basic knowledge and experience in the filed of EU integration process, international relations and digital transformation is an advantage.

Other knowledge, additional competences:

  • Fluent written and oral knowledge of English language. Knowledge of local languages of the Western Balkans is considered is an advantage;
  • Good communication skills and organisational skills;
  • Willingness to do business trips abroad (Western Balkans region);
  • Should be able to work flexibly as part of a wider team in a challenging political environment;
  • Proactive and cooperative working style;
  • Willingness to upskill as required by the tasks to be performed.

How to apply:

Qualified candidates are invited to submit their electronic application in English language consisting of a Letter of Motivation, CV with detailed description of your experience and education and copies of supporting documents (university degree(s), reference letters and certificates) via white button Apply.

GIZ is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all interested groups without any discrimination!

Only selected applicants will be invited to an interview following the evaluation of application letters and CVs. Candidates who have not been contacted should consider that there will be no follow-up to their application.

Subject of the email: REF: Application – Intern Regional Cooperation for EU Integration

Deadline for the application: 05.06.2026