About us

Diaspora2030 is a platform for people in Germany with a migration background who are interested or engaged in the area of development. By drawing on their knowledge and experience, the programme aims to support sustainable development in the partner countries.

"Shaping Development-Oriented Migration" facilitates short-term tasks that empower diaspora communities to make significant impacts by contributing to global development goals and promoting knowledge exchange. If you want to initiate change and support a future worth living for people in your country of origin, Diaspora2030 offers the opportunity to do so.

The Diaspora2030 website is administered by 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 mainly provided through the Programme Shaping Development-Oriented Migration (MEG), which is currently active in 15 countries.

What we offer

• Financial Assistance: Support for your expenses during the task.
• Travelling expenses paid: Cover for your travel costs.
• Basic Insurance Package: Insurance cover during your mission.
• Reference services: Connections with appropriate organisations interested in your experience.
• Local Support: Assistance from our team of coordinators during your assignment.

Your profile

• Migration history: currently lives in Germany and has 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 training :You have completed your vocational training or university degree in Germany, or your degree is recognised in Germany.
• Professional Experience: At least five years of relevant professional experience in Germany or another OECD country in the area in which you wish to work during your assignment.
• Assignment Plans: Plan to carry out a short-term task of between two weeks and three months in an area related to development, especially in the priority areas of gender, climate protection or health.

How to register

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

• Updated CV
• Motivation letter: Briefly explain your motivation for signing up and your ideas for the task.
• Expression of Interest filled

Application deadline: Send your application as early as possible (at least three months before the planned task).

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

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