Overview

Place & Modality Local Position: Full time; based in Saint Lucia.
Duration June 2026 to June 2027

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented professional to support communication, visibility, and monitoring activities across the GIZ Caribbean portfolio. The Junior Communication Specialist will assist in strengthening portfolio-level coordination, knowledge management, and stakeholder engagement, working closely with project teams and under the guidance of the senior advisers responsible. This position offers an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in regional development cooperation, strategic communication, and results-based monitoring within a dynamic, multi-project environment until June 2027.

Duties Key Responsibilities

  • Support the development and implementation of a portfolio-level communication approach, ensuring coherence across the six projects.
  • Assist in creating and adapting communication materials (e.g. factsheets, social media content, presentations, and success stories) in line with GIZ and BMZ visibility guidelines.
  • Contribute to the development of a shared narrative highlighting the portfolio’s impact on climate resilience, green growth, and sustainable development in the Caribbean.
  • Support coordination of communication activities across project teams, including content planning and information sharing.
  • Assist in maintaining and updating digital communication channels, including social media and web content.
  • Support monitoring and evaluation (M&E) activities, including data collection, documentation of results, and tracking of indicators.
  • Contribute to the preparation of reports, briefs, and knowledge products that capture lessons learned and best practices.
  • Provide logistical and coordination support for events, workshops, and stakeholder engagements.
  • Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including project partners and service providers.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned to support the effective implementation of the portfolio.

Profile requirements (I)

Qualifications & Professional Experience

  • University degree in Communications, Development Studies, Social Sciences, Environmental Studies, or a related field.
  • 1–2 years of relevant experience (including internships or volunteer work) in communication, public relations, monitoring and evaluation, or development cooperation.
  • Candidate must be a Citizen of St. Lucia or hold a valid work permit for this country.

What is provided by us?

Technical Knowledge

  • Strong interest in climate change, sustainable development, and regional cooperation in the Caribbean.
  • Experience in content creation writing, social media, or basic design.
  • Familiarity with monitoring and evaluation concepts and tools is an advantage.
  • Excellent organizational, coordination, and analytical skills.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills in English; knowledge of Spanish or French is an asset.
  • Ability to work effectively in a multicultural and multidisciplinary team environment.

Our Offer

  • An opportunity to work within a regional portfolio addressing critical development challenges in the Caribbean.
  • Practical experience in strategic communication and results-based monitoring.
  • Exposure to a wide range of regional stakeholders and development partners.
  • Professional mentorship and capacity development within an international organization.

Application Information

Documentation

  • CV (max. 2 pages), Motivation letter & one (1) reference letter.
  • All in PDF & in English, max size 4MB

How to apply Applications are received only via e-mail by 10.05.2026 to the following address:
HRCaribbean@giz.de Reference “Junior Communication Specialist – Green & Blue Skills and Blue Economy”

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