Professionals in Germany: Explore Sponsored Assignments in Your Country of Origin with Diaspora2030

About Us

Diaspora2030 is a platform for people in Germany with a migration history who are interested or engaged in the field of development. By leveraging their expertise and experience, the program aims to support sustainable development in partner countries.

“Shaping Development-Oriented Migration” facilitates short-term assignments that empower diaspora communities to make meaningful impacts, contributing to global development goals and fostering knowledge exchange. If you aspire to initiate change and support a future worth living for people in your country of origin, Diaspora2030 provides the opportunity to do so.

The Diaspora2030 website is run by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). The services and funding opportunities presented here are provided primarily through the Programme Shaping Development-Oriented Migration (MEG) which is currently active in 15 countries.

What We Offer

• Financial Assistance: Support towards your expenses during the assignment.
• Paid Travel Expenses: Coverage for your travel costs.
• Basic Insurance Package: Insurance coverage for the duration of your assignment.
• Referral Services: Connections to suitable organizations interested in your expertise.
• Local Support: Assistance from our team of coordinators during your assignment.

Your Profile

• Migration background: Currently living in Germany and have a migration history from one of the following countries: Albania, Cameroon, Colombia, Ecuador, Ethiopia, Georgia, Ghana, India, Kosovo, Nepal, Serbia, Tunisia, Ukraine or Vietnam
• Educational Background: Completed your vocational training or university degree in Germany, or your degree is recognized in Germany.
• Professional Experience: At least five years of relevant professional experience in Germany or another OECD country in the field you wish to work in during your assignment.
• Assignment Plans: Plan to undertake a short-term assignment of between two weeks and three months in a development-related area, especially in the priority areas of gender, climate protection, or health.

How to Apply

Please send your application to diaspora2030@giz.de. The application should include the following documents:

• Up-to-date CV
• Motivation Letter: Briefly explain your motivation to apply and your ideas for the assignment.
• Completed Expression of Interest

Application Deadline: Please send your application as early as possible (at least three months before your planned assignment).

*By sending your personal data via email, you agree that your personal data will also be processed by the Programme “Shaping Development-Oriented Migration” (MEG) and transmitted to other bodies as part of the placement. These include our partner institutions. This consent can be withdrawn at any time by sending an email to diaspora2030@giz.de.

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