Supporting the Transformation of Food Systems in Malawi

STEP UP! (Supporting the Transformation of Food Systems in Malawi) is a GIZ-implemented project that supports governance and systems thinking across Malawi’s food systems. The project aims to strengthen both national and district-level structures to promote inclusive, sustainable, and nutrition-sensitive transformation.

STEP UP! works across four key intervention areas:

The project operates in Mzimba, Dedza, and Chikwawa districts and engages nationally with the Department of Nutrition (DN) as the main political partner, alongside the Ministry of Agriculture (MoA) and the National Planning Commission (NPC).

To nurture future talent, the project offers internship opportunities to recent graduates in Food Science and Nutrition to enhance their readiness for professional roles in Malawi’s food systems and development sectors.

RESPONSIBILITIES 

The internship aims to provide a practical learning platform for a fresh graduate by supporting the STEP UP! team in project coordination, documentation, learning, and stakeholder engagement at both district and national levels.

The intern will work under the guidance of the project team to perform the following tasks:

Coordination and Logistics

Documentation and Learning

Communication and Stakeholder Support

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Data Support

Learning and Professional Growth

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

DURATION

The internship is for six (6) months, starting from the date of appointment.

LOCATION

The intern will be based in Lilongwe, with frequent travel to Mzimba, Dedza, and Chikwawa districts.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates meeting the above requirements must submit the following:

The above documents should be sent to 

Email: giz-malawi-hr@giz.de 

and the following reference code of the call for application is strictly to be indicated in the subject line of the applicant’s email: GIZ/STEP UP/030/Name of applicant. 

All applications should be addressed to:

The Head of HR
GIZ Malawi
P.O. Box 31131
Lilongwe 3.

The deadline for receiving applications is 8th June 2025. Only shortlisted candidates who meet the above requirements will be contacted. 

GIZ is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals regardless of gender, disability, race, ethnicity, religion, age, or any other protected characteristic. We embrace diversity and believe that inclusivity in the workplace is essential to our success, and we are committed to creating a work environment where all employees are valued and respected.