GIZ’s work is centered on sustainable development for a future worth living
As a service provider for international cooperation for sustainable development and international educational work, we are committed to a future worth living around the world.
have more than 50 years of experience in a wide range of fields, from economic and employment promotion to energy and environmental issues to the promotion of peace and security.
The diverse know-how of the federal company GIZ is in demand around the world – by the German Federal Government, institutions of the European Union, the United Nations, the private sector and governments of other countries.
We cooperate with companies, civil society actors and scientific institutions and thus contribute to a successful interaction between development policy and other fields of politics and action. Sustainability is the guiding principle of our actions. Our main client is the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).
All clients and cooperation partners place their trust in GIZ to work with them to develop, plan and implement ideas for political, social and economic changes. As a non-profit federal company involved in international cooperation for sustainable development, we stand for German and European values.
Together with our partners in national governments worldwide and with cooperation partners from business, science and civil society, we work flexibly on effective solutions that offer people prospects and permanently improve their living conditions.
Sustainable development worldwide. GIZ is based in Bonn and Eschborn. Our business volume in 2021 was around 3.7 billion euros. Of the 25,422 employees who work for sustainable development in around 120 countries, almost 70 percent work as national employees on site.
As a recognized provider of the development service, we are currently sending 353 development workers.
In addition, the Center for International Migration and Development (CIM), a joint venture between GIZ and the Federal Employment Agency, placed 143 integrated and 257 returning experts with local employers in the countries of assignment in 2022 or supported them financially or with advice and services.
GIZ is Hiring x151 Open Positions Globally – APPLY NOW!
Simon Tyrus Caine is a solar energy expert with more than 10 years experience in the solar sector. Simon has worked and lived in more than 5 countries. Simon has been involved in solar installations, solar project development, solar financing as well as business development in the solar sector. At SolarEyes International, Simon manages content development and day to day operations of the organisation.
