Vocational education and training

Do you have a school leaving qualification? Are you interested in working for a company that operates internationally? Then GIZ is the place for you! From day one, you will do interesting work and gain valuable insights.

Vocational education and training for young, committed people is very important to us. We would like to encourage you, support your personal and professional development and make you a part of our team.

You can complete training in various areas of the company. Training opportunities are available in Eschborn, Berlin or Bonn. In addition, cross-locational training placements and assignments abroad are also possible.

GIZ encourages applications from people with disabilities.

Part-time training models are possible in certain situations, for example if you have a child or need to care for a relative.

GIZ provides training for its own needs and is interested in hiring trainees after they have completed their training. We advise you on choosing your training focus and regularly discuss individual development opportunities.

How and when can I apply?

All training opportunities are advertised between July and September of the previous year. Current advertisements for positions can be found on our job portal.

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What in-company training at GIZ looks like in practice:

What we offer during training

To ensure that you can successfully complete your training with us, we offer you*:

A personal contact partner throughout your training
An attractive training allowance as per our collective agreement – you start with a gross monthly salary of EUR 1,343 in the first year of training
A 13th monthly salary and leave allowance of EUR 250 gross per year
Employee savings schemes of EUR 26.59 per month
A meal allowance of EUR 60 gross per month
A book allowance of EUR 100 or provision of a framework for the start of training
Technical equipment (laptop, headset, etc.) to enable mobile working in accordance with GIZ guidelines
A free RMV job ticket (Eschborn), or a VRS job ticket (Bonn) or BVG (Berlin) or a Germany ticket (Bonn and Berlin). plus a travel allowance of EUR 30 per month (depending on location)
Discounts at selected fitness studios and company health management services to maintain a good work-life balance
A multicultural working atmosphere
Seminars and training courses
Broad scope for shaping and implementing your work
Cross-locational training assignments and a stay abroad are possible
Special leave for exam preparation
You can study on a part-time basis if you are unable to undertake full-time training for certain reasons, such as looking after young children or caring for family members

* As at: January 2025

Flexible working hours

Internationality

Vocational education and training

How and when can I apply?

What in-company training at GIZ looks like in practice:

Training opportunities at GIZ

Digitalisation management assistant

Office management assistant

IT specialist – system integration, application development or data and process analysis