Kenya Green Hydrogen Intern
We are looking for a talented individual to work with us in the Kenya Country Program, to support the team by enabling all required operations, ranging from human resources, finance, procurement, travel, to any other administrative related requirements. To carry out his/her role, the intern will report directly to Head of the Kenya Program and will engage with other staff of the Finance & Corporate Services (FCS) at GGGIโs regional office and headquarter, when required.
Please note that the deadline is based on Korean Standard Time Zone (KST, UTC+9)
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 assignment will include the following but not limited to:
Support the onboarding process for new staff, including preparation of necessary materials and coordination of logistics. Assist with the planning and organization of meetings, seminars, workshops, and other events for the Kenya Country Program. Coordinate event logistics, including identifying suitable vendors, preparing value-for-money quotations, and supporting vendor selection in line with program requirements. Manage event-related tasks such as sending invitations, registering participants, making travel arrangements, and supporting on-site coordination during events. Provide support to the event coordinator, including preparing meeting minutes, post-event evaluations, and follow-up documentation. Assist in the development and administration of procurement plans and requisition processes, in alignment with the annual work plan and budget of the Kenya Country Program. Support invoice processing and payment requests, including workflow tracking, vendor communication, and documentation. Perform day-to-day administrative duties and contribute to the effective management of office space and resources.
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. Be engaged or recently engaged in academic study in a field directly related to the Instituteโs work. Possess an excellent command of English.
QUALIFICATION
Good understanding of public administration, economics, finance, or an interest and willingness to learn. Ability to work independently under pressure and tight deadlines, and to perform various tasks simultaneously. Strong analytical and organizational skills, and ability to deliver results on time. Excellent spoken and written English. Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite) Excellent written and verbal communication skills International exposure and interest in Africa.
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. 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.
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 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. 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.