JORDAN: GREEN JOBS PROJECT INTERN
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.
The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) internship program provides a unique learning opportunity for students and recent graduates from diverse academic backgrounds. The program is designed for talented and motivated individuals skilled in areas relevant to GGGIโs operations. The program allows selected candidates to gain insight into the work of the Institute and provides assistance and training in various professional fields in a multicultural environment. We encourage qualified women and men, in particular, nationals of developing countries, with diverse professional, academic, and cultural backgrounds to apply.
The GGGI, headquartered in Seoul, Republic of Korea, is an intergovernmental organization founded to support and promote a model of economic growth known as green growth, which targets key aspects of economic performance such as poverty reduction and job creation, as well as social inclusion and environmental sustainability. GGGI works with countries around the world, building their capacity and working collaboratively on green growth policies that can impact the lives of millions. The organization partners with countries, multilateral institutions, government bodies, and the private sector to help build economies that achieve strong growth and are less carbon-intensive, more resilient to climate change, and more efficient and sustainable in the use of natural resources.
GGGI's Internship Program is a project-oriented learning opportunity for students and recent graduates (within the last 12 months) to gain experience through specific assignments based on GGGI's 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 green growth.
CURRENT OPPORTUNITY
We are looking for a talented and motivated individual to work with us fulltime for the Jordan Country Office Team in support of the \" Creating Sustainable Green Jobs for Refugees and Host Communities through the Green Economy in Jordan\" project (JO11) funded by Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA). The project aims to stimulate the creation of green jobs, particularly for Jordanian and refugee women and youth. GGGI is working in partnership with the Ministry of Environment and the Korean International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) to deliver the project during the period 2023-2026. The Ministry of Labor, as well as the local governments of four municipalities (Amman, Mafraq, Irbid, and Zarqa), are key implementation partners. The project focuses on increasing the green employability of job seekers and supporting the creation of innovative sustainable environmental businesses. The project leverages Jordanโs growing entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystem to enhance access to green jobs and to environmental services. It is rolling out a comprehensive green employment skill training program and green business incubation and acceleration program, with anticipated long-term impacts on innovation, green enterprise development, and green job creation.
The Intern will gain experience in project implementation as well as monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) processes within an international organization. The intern will support the team in collecting data, coordinating interviews, and providing other project-related support. More specifically, the assignment will include, but is not limited to, the following:
- Participate in monitoring visits to project sites and meetings.
- Provide logistical support for organizing MEL-related events and stakeholder consultations.
- Coordinate focus group discussions (FGD)s and key information interviews (KIIs) with stakeholders and beneficiaries with the project's team.
- Provide translation support and draft interview scripts between English and Arabic during FGDs and KIIs.
- Conduct telephone surveys with project stakeholders and beneficiaries as needed.
- Assist in preparing FGDs and KIIs reports with clear and concise narratives with summaries, infographics, and PPT presentations.
- Assist in the creation of dashboards and visualizations to present project findings.
- Engage with various stakeholders and government officials to support day-to-day activities monitoring, communication, and coordination.
- Provide additional support to the project team as required.
ELIGIBILITY
Applicants to the GGGI internship program must at the time of application meet the following requirements:
- Be enrolled in a Bachelorโs (final year), Masterโs or PhD program prior to internship assignment, or a recent graduate within the last 12 months.
QUALIFICATION
Academic background in statistics, environmental policy, sustainable development, public policy, international studies, economics, business, communications, or a related field preferred. Familiarity with or ability to quickly learn various topics of sustainable development and MEL-related activities. Excellent English communication skills, particularly writing and/or editing experience in one or more fields related to green growth or international topics in a professional context. Proficiency in both English and Arabic. Proven computer literacy in standard office software applications, standard Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook). Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) is a plus. Good interpersonal skills, ability to work collaboratively with colleagues from diverse cultural backgrounds and time zones.
SELECTION PROCESS
Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered. GGGI evaluates applications based on eligibility requirements, relevance of academic study and work experience (if any); and the level of interest and motivation to contribute to development work. Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Duration: The internship program is for at least three months and up to six months. Once selected, interns must begin their internship either prior to or within 12 months of graduation.
Stipend: GGGI interns receive a monthly stipend of USD $500 per month (unless agreed to be funded by sponsoring institutions). All costs related to travel, insurance, accommodation, and living expenses must be borne by either the interns themselves or sponsoring institutions.
Travel: Intern will arrange and finance their travel to the internship location.
Medical Insurance: Interns must present proof of valid medical insurance to GGGI upon returning the signed internship contract.
Confidentiality: Interns must 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.
Working Hours: Interns are expected to work during normal working hours of Jordan office. Leave should be pre-approved by the Intern Manager, and the latter should inform the Office of HR accordingly.
Learning Outcomes: Before completion of the internship, Intern Managers are expected to review the learning outcomes with the intern.
Certificate: Provided upon successful completion of the internship, upon request. Child protection โ GGGI is committed to child protection, irrespective of whether any specific area of work involves direct contact with children. GGGIโs Child Protection Policy is written in accordance with the Convention on the Rights of the Child.