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About GIZ

GIZ offers customised solutions to complex challenges.

About GIZ
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Profile

The services provided by GIZ draw on a wealth of regional and technical expertise and tried-and-tested management expertise.

Identity

GIZ works to shape a future worth living around the world. Its corporate actions are guided by the principles of sustainability.

Organisation

In addition to two registered offices in Germany and two representations in Berlin and Brussels, GIZ operates from around 90 offices worldwide.

Organisation
To overview page Management Board

In addition to the shareholder and the supervisory board, the management board is one of the three statutory organs of a limited liability company under German law (GmbH). The Chair of GIZ's Management Board is Tanja Gönner.

Management Board
To overview page Tanja Gönner Thorsten Schäfer-Gümbel

Shareholder

GIZ's sole shareholder is the Federal Republic of Germany.

Stakeholdings

We hold shares in sequa gGmbH. GIZ is also a member of EUNIDA.

Stakeholdings
To overview page sequa gGmbH

Organisation chart

Here you can find GIZ’s organisation chart in several languages.

Corporate reports

GIZ makes data and documents available to the general public on its work, the impact of its work, financial results and staff numbers.

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Official bodies

Together with the Shareholder Meeting and the Management Board, the Supervisory Board is one of the three official organs of GIZ GmbH.

Official bodies
To overview page Supervisory Board

The GIZ Supervisory Board consists of ten shareholder representatives and ten staff representatives.

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees advises the company on key issues relating to its development. The Board has up to 40 members who are appointed for a five-year term and who act in an honorary capacity.

Private Sector Advisory Board

The Private Sector Advisory Board provides a platform for dialogue between the private sector and international cooperation organisations. It consists of representatives of business and industry associations.

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Gender

Cost-effectiveness and compliance

Efficiency and compliance are key to GIZ’s effectiveness and long-term viability. They form the basis for the trust placed in us by our clients, partners and staff.

Cost-effectiveness and compliance
To overview page Integrity Advisor

Integrity is especially important for GIZ’s work. Our integrity advisors are are impartial, autonomous and bound by confidentiality. They can be contacted by clients and GIZ staff alike.

Ombudsman

The main duty of the ombudsman is to receive in confidence information regarding economic crimes such as corruption, breach of trust or fraud. GIZ has entrusted Dr. Edgar Joussen with this task.

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Transparency

Easy access to information increases transparency in international cooperation, and GIZ supports this with the information it provides.

Transparency
To overview page The transparency policy of GIZ

By communicating and publishing information, GIZ promotes the exchange of knowledge and lessons learned with other organisations. GIZ supports the implementation of international agreements on transparency.

Agenda 2030

The Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development is the new overarching framework for international cooperation.

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Our services

GIZ offers clients a wide range of services, methodologies and approaches.

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Our services
To overview page Core competence

'Strengthening partners - developing potential' is GIZ's basic principle for sustainable development.

Products and expertise

GIZ has a wealth of international experience and provides advisory services and projects in more than 120 countries around the globe.

Products and expertise
To overview page Rural development

GIZ offers regionally adapted strategies with a view to securing the right to food and making rural development a driver of economic growth.

Sustainable infrastructure: water, energy, transport

GIZ supports sustainable infrastructure projects that stimulate economic activity and provide the basis for better living conditions.

Project management

In carrying out its work, GIZ can draw on a wealth of tried-and-tested strategies and methodologies and harness its expertise in a variety of different thematic areas.

Security, reconstruction and peace

We support our partner countries in alleviating the structural causes of violent conflict and developing capacities for peaceful conflict transformation.

Social development

We strive to promote basic social values such as equal opportunities, solidarity and participation, which form the basis for a peaceful society worth living in.

Governance and democracy

GIZ assists its partners in establishing democratic systems and networks across all social groups.

Climate, environment, management of natural resources

GIZ supports its partners in identifying the many causes of environmental risks and helps modernise environmental policy at all levels.

Economic development and employment

GIZ assists its partner countries in improving economic framework conditions, removing bureaucratic obstacles and establishing suitable support structures.

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Focus: Displacement and Migration

Never before have there been as many refugees as there are today. GIZ works across the globe to provide support for refugees and migrants, stabilise host countries and tackle the root causes of displacement.

Focus: Displacement and Migration
To overview page Creating prospects

Creating prospects
To overview page Promoting employment in Tunisia Business development in Afghanistan Career perspectives in Morocco New companies in Tunisia Vocational training in Albania

Strengthening host regions

Strengthening host regions
To overview page Eastern Ukraine: Support for host communities Watermanagement in Jordan Vocational training in Iraq Chad as a host country: starting over across the border

Supporting refugees

Supporting refugees
To overview page Cash for Work in the Middle East Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Afghanistan Shaping the future through dialogue in Colombia Support for displaced persons in Africa

Shaping migration

Shaping migration
To overview page Migration advice Support for returnees Tunisia: Fresh start for returnees Going home – and taking knowledge with you

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Result

"Strengthening partners - developing potential" is GIZ's principle for sustainable development.

Result
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Core competence

Strengthening partners - developing potential' is GIZ's basic principle for sustainable development.

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Doing business with GIZ

GIZ offers a wide range of services to governments, companies, international institutions and private foundations.

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Doing business with GIZ
To overview page German Government

GIZ supports the German Government in achieving its objectives in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development.

German Government
To overview page Federal Foreign Office (AA)

Federal Ministry of Finance (BMF)

Federal Ministry of Justice and Consumer Protection (BMJV)

Federal Ministry of Defence (BMVg)

Federal Ministry of the Interior, Building and Community (BMI)

Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs (BMAS)

Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF)

Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL)

Federal Ministry for Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth (BMFSFJ)

Federal Ministry of Health (BMG)

Federal Ministry of the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMU)

Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure (BMVI)

Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ)

Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi)

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European Union

GIZ supports the EU in a variety of ways, from expert advice to practical project implementation.

International institutions

GIZ operates on behalf of not only the German Government, but also international organisations and other countries.

Companies and foundations

Cooperation with companies, trade associations and chambers of commerce is a key focus of GIZ’s work.

Companies and foundations
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Foundations

Foundations
To overview page Our services

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International Service

International Service
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Governments worldwide

Governments and institutions around the world commission GIZ to implement their national programmes for driving forward sustainable development.

Our feature projects

GIZ contributes to sustainable development around the world: some examples and tangible results are presented as feature projects.

Our feature projects
To overview page The 2030 Agenda, Mexican style

Green buildings – the sleeping giant in climate protection

Training and employment for refugees and the local population

1:0 – Sport opens up development prospects

AFRIKA KOMMT! (Africa is coming!) – a training programme for young managers

Africa: Tracking down offenders

Bangladesh: producing socially-conscious and eco-friendly clothing

Stay or leave? How the right advice is helping people build a future for themselves

The Pacific islands are adapting to climate change

An exchange full of unlimited possibilities

A building for peace and security

A marketing success: African cashew nuts

Green Mosques and the transition to clean energy

Behind the scenes at the museums

International cooperation works

Climate change: Mangroves for coastal protection

Manager Training: benefiting both sides

Higher income for rice farmers in Nigeria

Northern Iraq: A life after displacement

Prospects for refugees and migrants

Prospects for refugees and migrants
To overview page Supporting returnees – capitalising on the opportunities afforded by migration In action along the migration routes and in refugee camps Building host regions’ capacities Creating opportunities as an incentive to stay

Trade in raw materials: public database promotes transparency

Harnessing mineral wealth – also for the benefit of the Mongolian people

Opportunities for a fresh start back home

South Caucasus: Building confidence in the justice systems

Southeast Asia: Satellite data secures rice farmers' income

Supporting EU election observers

When everyone’s a winner – international nurses for Germany

Climate-friendly coffee from Costa Rica

COP 23

Sub-Saharan Africa: More jobs, higher incomes

Peace for Mali

Responsibility for Africa – Making migration safer and improving prospects for the people

More jobs. Better jobs.

Bright prospects for clean energy

Individual support measures for a fresh start back home and prospects for staying

Arbitrators, bakers and more: progress in Afghanistan

Digital skills for entrepreneurial women

Made in Ghana: making textile production socially and ethically responsible

Protection with immediate effect: climate risk insurance for farmers in Zambia and Peru

Ready for change: Chile is on course for a future with renewables

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Procurement and Financing – GIZ as a public contracting authority

GIZ works with suitable companies from the private sector in its programmes and projects.

Procurement and Financing – GIZ as a public contracting authority
To overview page Tenders

Framework conditions for procurement and financing

Sustainable procurement

Notices on awarded contracts and financing

Contracts for services and construction as well as development partnerships: Contract management, invoicing and accounting procedures

Contracts for services and construction as well as development partnerships: Contract management, invoicing and accounting procedures
To overview page Invoices and accounting procedures

Contracts for supplies (equipment and materials): Contract management, invoicing and accounting procedures

Financing: Contract management and proof of use of funds

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Our feature projects

GIZ contributes to sustainable development around the world: some examples and tangible results are presented as feature projects.

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Worldwide

GIZ's diverse expertise is in demand in around 120 countries worldwide.

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Worldwide
To overview page Africa

Africa
To overview page African Union

Egypt

Algeria

Algeria
To overview page Algérie (français) الجزائر

Ethiopia

Benin

Benin
To overview page Bénin (français)

Botswana

Burkina Faso

Burundi

Burundi
To overview page Burundi (français)

Côte d'Ivoire

Ghana

Ghana
To overview page Market Entry into Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency for the Productive Sector and TVET

Guinea

Cameroon

Kenya

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Democratic Republic of the Congo
To overview page République démocratique du Congo (RD Congo)

Lesotho

Liberia

Libya

Madagascar

Madagascar
To overview page Madagascar (français)

Malawi

Mali

Mali
To overview page Mali (français)

Morocco

Morocco
To overview page Maroc (français)

Mauritania

Mauritania
To overview page Mauritanie

Mozambique

Namibia

Niger

Nigeria

Rwanda

Zambia

Senegal

Sierra Leone

Somalia

Somalia
To overview page Soomaaliya (somali)

South Africa

South Africa
To overview page Latest news and publications

Sudan

Sudan
To overview page السودان

South Sudan

Tanzania

Togo

Togo
To overview page Togo (français) Nouvelles!

Chad

Tunisia

Tunisia
To overview page Tunisie (français) Nos offres d'emploi

Uganda

Central African Republic

Regional Cooperation

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Asia

Asia
To overview page Afghanistan

Bangladesh

China

India

India
To overview page News & Events Career Opportunities: GIZ India

Indonesia

Indonesia
To overview page Indonesia (indonesia) News and Events Career Opportunities: GIZ Indonesia Bidding Opportunities: GIZ Indonesia

Iraq

Yemen

Jordan

Kazakhstan

Cambodia

Kyrgyzstan

Laos

Laos
To overview page ປະເທດ ລາວ News 2018

Lebanon

Malaysia

Maldives

Mongolia

Myanmar

Nepal

Pakistan

Palestinian territories

Oceania

Philippines

Philippines
To overview page News and Events Opportunities Downloads Completed Projects

Saudi Arabia

Sri Lanka

Syria

Tajikistan

Thailand

Timor-Leste

Uzbekistan

United Arab Emirates

Viet Nam

Regional Cooperation

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Europe

Europe
To overview page European Union

European Union
To overview page News and Events GIZ in Brussels

Albania

Armenia

Azerbaijan

Belarus

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bosnia and Herzegovina
To overview page Bosna i Hercegovina

Bulgaria

Georgia

Greece

Kosovo

Moldova

Moldova
To overview page Moldova

Montenegro

Montenegro
To overview page Crna Gora

North Macedonia

Romania

Russian Federation

Serbia

Turkey

Ukraine

Ukraine
To overview page Україна Новини Події Вакансії

Regional Cooperation

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North and Central America

North and Central America
To overview page Costa Rica

Costa Rica
To overview page Costa Rica (español)

El Salvador

El Salvador
To overview page El Salvador (español)

Guatemala

Guatemala
To overview page Guatemala (español)

Honduras

Caribbean

Mexico

Mexico
To overview page México (español) Noticias de la GIZ México Novedades y eventos

Nicaragua

United States of America

Regional Cooperation

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South America

South America
To overview page Bolivia

Brazil

Brazil
To overview page Brasil (português)

Chile

Chile
To overview page Chile (español)

Ecuador

Ecuador
To overview page Ecuador (español)

Colombia

Colombia
To overview page Colombia (español) Noticias de la GIZ Colombia Novedades y Eventos

Paraguay

Peru

Peru
To overview page Perú

Regional Cooperation

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Germany

Germany
To overview page Registered offices

Berlin Representation

Regional Offices Germany

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Faces and stories

Faces and stories
To overview page Egypt: Sayed Mahmoud Ahmed, café shift supervisor

Ethiopia: Ato Gebremichael Gidey Berhe, village chief

Afghanistan: Basir Sowida, Unternehmer

Afghanistan: Shukoor Ullah Yaar, air traffic controller trainee

Albania: Gjergj Luca, fishing entrepreneur

Bangladesh: Nazma Akter, labour union leader

Benin: Otis Diogo, hotelier

Bolivia: Eliodoro Uriona Pardo, mayor of Toro Toro

Burkina Faso: Abdoul Dramane Bamogo, Social Worker

Costa Rica: Héctor Alvarado Cantillo, arbitrator

Chakrit Chaiyawuttaparuk, electrical engineer, Thailand

Dewi Rizky Octarina, construction engineer, Indonesia

Hachem Chaabane, construction engineer from Tunisia

Markus Szirmay, German business development manager in Sibiria

Nan Tint Tint Khaing, vocational school teacher from Myanmar

Steve Ngatia Maina, alumnus of ‘Afrika kommt!’ from Kenya

Vanessa Preclaro, nurse from the Philippines

Yanqing Chang, environmental technologist from China

Georgia: Nino Elbakidze, lawyer and women’s rights advocate

Ghana: Kwabena Taylor, Manager of a Cashew Processing Company

Guinea: Aïssatou Cissoko, schoolgirl

India: Bhagwanti Portay, entrepreneur

Japan: Fred Martin, engineer

Jordan: Ferial Salem Al Jahran, plumber

Kenya: Lydia Kimani, stove installer

Colombia: José Harrinson Zuluaga, Orthopaedic Technician

Liberia: Ernestine K.B. Dowie, probation officer

Morocco: Farid El-Houzia, founder of a start-up

Morocco: Jamila Raissi, Managing Director of an argan oil cooperative

Morocco: Yassine Alj, energy entrepreneur

Mongolia: Dariimaa Jamba, community worker

Pakistan: Asmat Perveen, public prosecutor

Pakistan: Sanita, freelancer

Palestinian territories: Jamal Mustafa Abu Salim, medical doctor

Palestinian territories: Oday Abu Karsh, founder of the organisation ‘REFORM’

Philippines: Datu Mara Buan, tribal chief and coffee grower

Rwanda: Sylvie Abagayire, car mechanic

Saudi Arabia: Nayef Yar, technical trainer

Sri Lanka: Gordon de Silva, Manufacturer

South Africa: Wandile Fana, founder of the Skawara News

Tanzania: Benson Kibonde, Selous Game Reserve Manager in Tanzania

Thailand: Premruadee Charmpoonod, former mayor

Timor-Leste: Jacinta de Sousa Pereira, ‘Superwoman’

Tunisia: Haythem Abidi, blogger

Uganda: Richard Henry Kimera, consumer advocate

Ukraine: Taras Poliovyi, restorer

Viet Nam: Thach Soal, vegetable farmer

Rose Swai, coffee producer in Tanzania

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Worldwide learning

GIZ’s exchange and scholarship programmes offer young professionals the opportunity to gain work experience around the world.

Worldwide learning
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Global

Global
To overview page Study: Germany in the Eyes of the World

Study: Germany in the Eyes of the World
To overview page Germany´s role in the world Culture and media State and values Displacement and migration Economy and education Methodology used in the study

Study: The future of energy systems in Germany, Europe and around the world in 2040

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Project data

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Faces and stories

GIZ’s work produces many stories of success. Whether in Afghanistan, Rwanda or Colombia, the protagonists of these success stories are the local people.

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Jobs and careers

GIZ is a forward-thinking company offering a range of job opportunities in diverse fields across the globe.

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Jobs and careers
To overview page Working for GIZ

GIZ offers personal career development, a work-life balance, and an exceptional package of social benefits.

Working for GIZ
To overview page GIZ - an award-winning employer

What our staff say

Information for applicants

Information for young talent

Information for young talent
To overview page Vocational traineeships Dual Study

Information for students and graduates

We are delighted that you are interested in our company. You can find out more about GIZ here.

Information for students and graduates
To overview page Internships in Germany and abroad Joining GIZ straight after your studies Development Cooperation Trainee Programme Commercial Trainee Programme Public relations traineeship Legal traineeships in Germany Doctorates

Information for experienced professionals

Events

GIZ reports regularly on job opportunities within the company for new recruits and existing staff members.

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GIZ job opportunities

Current vacancies - in Germany and abroad.

GIZ Development Service

GIZ is always on the lookout for experienced and committed individuals for its work around the globe.

GIZ Development Service
To overview page Information for applicants

What development workers say about the Development Service

Development Service job opportunities

Development Service job opportunities
To overview page Job Search