HQ: INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY WITH THE STRATEGY UNIT
INTRODUCTION TO GGGI
The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) is a treaty-based international, inter-governmental organization dedicated to supporting and promoting strong, inclusive and sustainable economic growth in developing countries and emerging economies. To learn more please visit about GGGI web page.
BACKGROUND INTRODUCTION
The Office of the Director Generalโ ODG โ Division has five units: Governance, Partnerships, Strategy, Korea Liaison, and Communication & Knowledge Sharing Units. The ODG Division supports the Director General (DG) with partnerships, strategies, results, change management, communications, governance, and advisory services. The ODG Division is both internal facing, in that it supports GGGI as whole to fulfil its strategic vision, and external facing in that it supports the DG in developing and maintaining relationships with partners and mobilize resources. The ODG Division ensures the DG is effectively supported to play his role as the 'global voice' for green growth.
WHY BE AN INTERN AT GLOBAL GREEN GROWTH INSTITUTE?
If you are thinking of entering the world of international organizations and green growth, an internship at the GGGI could be the ideal start for you. The objective of the internship is to give you a first-hand experience of the day-to-day working at GGGI. The Internship Program is a project-oriented learning opportunity for graduate students to gain experience through research assignments based on GGGIโs current operational needs. GGGI welcomes motivated, open-minded, and self-directed individuals to apply. You will be given an opportunity to work directly with outstanding and inspiring Green Growth professionals, participate in workshops and meetings, and contribute to analytical work as well as innovative rethinking on sustainable green growth. Interns will be selected based on merit and cannot be children or siblings of current GGGI staff members.
CAN YOU BE A GGGI INTERN?
Are you enrolled in a Masters or in a Ph.D. program, or in the final year of a Bachelors program? Have you completed Bachelorโs, Masters or PHD Degree in last 12 months? Are you between a first degree and graduate school (gap year)? Do you have excellent command of English?
THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND FOR INTERNS
Duration: The internship program lasts for six months. Reporting: Position reporting to GGGIโs Head of Strategy. Cost: GGGI interns are paid USD$500 per month. All costs related to travel, insurance, accommodation, and living expenses must be borne by either the interns or their sponsoring institutions. Visa: GGGI will provide a supporting letter for visa. Interns will be responsible for obtaining and financing the necessary visas. Travel: Intern will arrange and finance their travel to the internship location. Medical insurance: Interns must present proof of valid medical insurance to GGGI. Confidentiality: Interns must be discreet and keep confidential any and all unpublished information obtained during the course of the internship and may not publish any documents based on such information. Academic Credit: Interns may get academic credit from their institution of higher education for the internship. Interns need to check with their university to confirm their academic credit policy for internships.
CURRENT OPPORTUNITY
Provide support on coordinating, designing, and preparing sessions for 2024 All Staff Meetings (March and August 2024) as well as provide logistical support Provide support on elaboration of GGGI\"s WPB 2025-2026 Work Program and Budget Provide support on drafting communication messages, powerpoint slides, word and excel document Provide support on coordination tasks where required, such as organizing meetings and providing summary after meetings for the Strategy Unit. Develop a single data base of historic projects for easy retrieval and compliance with IATI and OECD DAC reporting under the guidance of the Senior Results Reporting Officer. Support data compilation for GGGI's Results Dashboard update Support development of country and regional country score cards. Perform other tasks assigned from time to time by GGGI.
QUALIFICATIONS
Recent graduate in a Bachelorโs or Masterโs- or enrolled in a PhD-level program in economics, development economics, Information Technology, international development/science or related field preferred. Proven computer literate in standard office software applications skills, ability to quickly master other software Strong analytical skills, with a drive for data analysis, modelling and interpretation Excellent English communication skills, particularly writing and/or editing experience in the field of financial modeling or economic statistics Ability to work/deliver under time pressure. Good interpersonal skills, ability to work collaboratively with colleagues from diverse cultural backgrounds.