24/08/2026
Vacancy Announcement
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is an international enterprise for cooperation and sustainable development, owned by the German Federal
Government and active in 120 countries worldwide. On behalf of German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, GIZ has been working in Tajikistan since 1995.
The project “Green Transition through the Cotton Value Chain in Tajikistan” is co-financed by the European Union and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development
(BMZ) and implemented by GIZ within the framework of the BMZ project “Integrative and Climatesensitive Land Use in Central Asia (ILUCA)”. The project implementation period is from 1 March 2025 to 28 February 2030.
The project supports a green transition in Tajikistan’s cotton value chain by promoting sustainable and climate-resilient cotton-based farming systems, strengthening linkages between producers,
intermediaries and processors, and supporting value addition in the domestic textile and clothing sector. The overall objective is to contribute to socio-economic development and poverty
reduction by boosting sustainable productivity growth, climate resilience and cotton-based value chains.
The project is implementing a broad range of activities aimed at promoting sustainable cotton production, improving farmers’ access to digital solutions, strengthening cotton processing, and
fostering cooperation with textile companies. As a relatively small project team, we are managing numerous activities simultaneously across the cotton value chain.
The project invites applicants for the following vacant position of:
Intern
The Intern will provide administrative and technical assistance to the project team to facilitate the effective implementation, monitoring, and coordination of project activities in the Khujand office.
The contract duration will be three months, with the possibility of a three-month extension.
However, the total number of working days under the contract will not exceed 120 days. The internship is expected to commence on 1 October 2026 .
Area of responsibility
Under the overall supervision of the Senior Advisor/Team Leader of the Khujand Office and the direct guidance of the designated Project Advisor(s), the intern will support the project team
by carrying out the following tasks:
General tasks
• Support the preparation, organization, logistics, and documentation of meetings,
workshops, conferences, training events, and field visits.
• Assist in the planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of project activities.
• Compile, organize, and maintain project documentation, records, and correspondence
with project partners and stakeholders.
• Conduct desk research and collect relevant information and data to support project
implementation, analysis, and planning.
• Support project activities related to sustainable cotton production, export development,
and cooperation with textile companies and other value chain stakeholders.
• Assist with market research, data collection, and basic data analysis relevant to project
objectives.
• Support project monitoring by collecting, organizing, and verifying project data in
collaboration with implementing partners and the project’s Monitoring and Evaluation
Advisors.
• Provide written translation and, where required, interpretation support in Tajik, Russian,
and English.
• Perform other day-to-day administrative, logistical, and project-related tasks as assigned
by the supervisor.
• Other tasks on ad-hoc basis.
Requirements
• Candidates currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree programme in Business
Administration, Management, Finance, Economics, Data Analytics, Agribusiness
Development, Environmental Sciences, or another relevant field, and who are required to
complete an internship as part of their studies, are particularly encouraged to apply.
Recent graduates in one of these fields may also be considered, provided that their
degree was completed no more than six months prior to the start of the internship.
• The internship must form part of the applicant’s academic programme and during the
internship period, the intern shall be available to undertake the internship on a full-time
basis and should not have academic commitments that interfere with the successful
completion of the internship.
• Good command of Tajik, Russian, and English, both spoken and written, is required.
• Knowledge of German is considered an asset.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Microsoft Excel, Word, and
PowerPoint.
• Ability to collect, organize, and analyze data with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Basic understanding of business processes, reporting, and research methodologies.
• Interest in digital tools, data analysis, and process improvement is desirable.
• Previous internship, volunteer work, academic projects, or participation in student
organizations related to business analysis, data management, research, finance, or
project support will be considered an asset.
• First theoretical or practical experience in the cotton and textile sector is an advantage,
preferably in fair trade, organic or BCI cotton.
Application process
Applications must be submitted in English and should include the following documents:
• CV
• Cover letter
• Proof of enrollment
• Internship requirement certificate
Recent graduates should provide proof of graduation confirming that their degree was completed no more than six months prior to the start of the internship.
Application must be received via email at [email protected] no later than September 1st, 2026, 08:00 am. In the subject line, please refer to “Intern”.
GIZ pays great importance to data protection. Your personal data is collected and processed in compliance with the applicable data
protection regulations, in particular the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). By sending your job application, you consent
to the collection, use and transfer of your information in accordance with GIZ Data Protection Declaration. If you wish to object to the collection, processing or use of your data by us in accordance with this data protection declaration as a whole or for individual measures, you can address your objection to [email protected].
GIZ is committed to achieving diversity of its workforce and equal opportunities for all employees. We invite applications by qualified
persons independent of gender, age, religious and ethnic background and disabilities.
ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview