Internship in the MGG Academy Team: International Cooperation and Event Management

The German Institute of Development and Sustainability (IDOS) is one of the world's leading research institutions in the field of sustainable development and international policy. Through excellent research, practice-oriented consulting, and innovative training, IDOS contributes to addressing global future challenges.

As part of our Managing Global Governance (MGG) programme, we collaborate with partner institutions from emerging and industrialised countries to promote the implementation of the 2030 Agenda. A central element of the programme is the MGG Academy – a training and dialogue programme for young professionals from emerging economies. The next Academy will take place from 4 September to 23 November 2025 in Bonn.

To support our team, we are looking for an intern (f/m/diverse) to assist in the preparation and implementation of the MGG Academy for a period of three months, starting 18 August 2025.

Your tasks:

• Support and assist participants of the MGG Academy during their stay in Bonn, including arrival and departure logistics as well as possible study trips (e.g., to Berlin or Brussels)
• Assist in the organisation and technical implementation of training sessions
• Support the implementation and further development of the social media and media plan
• Create photo and video materials and assist with editing for social media channels
• Support the preparation and formatting of teaching materials, evaluations, Excel data analyses, and other documents
• Assist with general project organisation and administration

Your profile:

• Enrolled as a Bachelor’s or Master’s student in any field
• Initial experience in event management and/or public relations
• Interest in international politics and global cooperation
• Experience working with international and diverse target groups is an advantage
• Excellent written and spoken English skills; additional language skills are welcome
• Proficiency in MS Office; experience with e-conferencing tools, e-learning platforms, and digital collaboration tools is desirable
• Strong organisational skills, a high degree of independence, creativity, and social and intercultural competence
• Willingness to be present at the IDOS office in Bonn

We offer:

• An exciting internship in an international and dynamic environment
• Flat hierarchies and a collegial team with room for your own ideas
• A monthly stipend of 450 € (for a full-time internship, 40 hours/week, three months)

Important notes:

• For Bachelor’s students, only a mandatory internship (required by your study programme) is possible.
• For Master’s students, both a mandatory or voluntary internship during the first Master's degree are possible.
• Please confirm in your application:
  • that you meet the above-mentioned criteria
  • whether you are applying for a mandatory or voluntary internship
  • your earliest possible starting date (preferably from 18 August 2025)
  • that you live in Bonn or the surrounding area or are willing to work regularly at the IDOS office in Bonn

Please send your complete application documents, including your current certificate of enrollment, no later than 23 May 2025 by email to mggacademy@idos-research.de with the subject line 'Internship MGG Academy'.

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