Administrative Intern – Libya Cluster Service Unit

Context

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is an international cooperation organization for sustainable development operating worldwide. GIZ Tunisia – Libya Cluster implements projects in the context of Tunisian-German technical cooperation. Due to the fragile security situation in Libya, the GIZ Libya Programme manages its projects from Tunisia, with offices in Tripoli and Benghazi for fieldwork.

The Libya projects are organized within a cluster structure. Its administrative Service Unit supports projects in areas including procurement of goods and services, accounting, and event organization. The intern will be based in Tunis and will support the Head of the Service Unit and the wider team.

Internship objective

The intern will gain hands-on exposure to the full range of tasks carried out by the Service Unit and support colleagues across its different areas. The internship provides practical insight into how administrative and financial processes support project implementation.

Tasks and responsibilities

• Support the Office Manager with day-to-day office management, including visitor management, incoming and outgoing correspondence, and the organization of meetings.
• Assist the Service Unit with small-scale procurement of materials.
• Assist with maintaining files and documentation across the different work areas.
• Assist the Cluster Finance Manager with audit-proof filing of cluster-related records.
• Support the organization of events such as onboarding sessions, team workshops, and staff days.
• Provide support with other daily tasks as required.

Profile

• Enrolled in and advanced in a higher education program related to business economics and management, business administration, or finance.
• Strong organizational skills and a precise, detail-oriented working approach.
• Previous experience in administrative and organizational tasks.
• Good written and oral communication skills in English and Arabic.
• Experience using MS applications, especially MS Teams.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a team, including through virtual tools.

Important eligibility requirements

The internship is only possible if the candidate remains a student during the 2026/2027 academic year and can provide:

• A student card for the 2026/2027 academic year or a registration certificate for the 2026/2027 academic year.
• A copy of the internship application or regulation signed by the intern’s university.

Internship information

• Estimated start date: 01.01.2027
• Duration: 6 months
• Place: Tunis
• Type of contract: Internship contract

Required application documents

• Application letter in English.
• Curriculum vitae in English.
• Legalized copies of diplomas.
• Legalized copies of certificates of previous internships.
• Copy of the certificate of enrollment at the university for the 2026–2027 academic year and/or a copy of the student card for the 2026–2027 academic year.

The application deadline is 6 November 2026.