HQ: CLIMATE RESILIENT GROWTH INTERNSHIP

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. 

GENERAL INFORMATION

• Application period for the program: 7th December
• Hiring manager:  Shivenes Shammugam
• Internship duration: 6 months, December 2023 –May 2024

The Global Green Growth Institute internship program (also called "Grow Green" 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 GGGI’s 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. 

CURRENT OPPORTUNITY

We are looking for a talented individual to work with us in the Climate Action and Inclusive Development (CAID) Unit at the GGGI Headquarters in Seoul to support the workstream of climate resilient growth.

The assignment will include the followings but not limited to:

• Conduct research activities relevant to climate adaptation actions and climate-resilient green growth. The research activities may cover the thematic areas of green growth strategies as well as climate adaptation policies;
• Provide support to the development of a National Adaptation Plan (NAP) assessment framework and to the publication of the results. Conduct comparative assessment and benchmarking on NAP assessment reports from other organizations;
• Actively assist in working with GGGI member country offices and other organizations, as appropriate, in collecting data and input on climate adaptation;
• Support planning and delivery of regional and global workshops targeted to both internal and external audiences; and
• Contribute to GGGI’s project implementation, support ongoing research, and, writing reports, policy papers, preparing presentations for workshops with international participations and producing research briefs and other briefing materials in the field of green growth and green economy;  

ELIGIBILITY                                                         

Applicants to the GGGI internship program must at the time of application meet the following requirements:

• Be enrolled in a Bachelor’s (final year), Master’s or PhD program prior to internship assignment, or a recent graduate within the last 12 months.
• Studying in the field of environmental economics, environmental engineering, environmental policy, environmental/sustainability studies, international development, international cooperation, economics, social sciences, business administration, public administration or other related field; and

QUALIFICATION

• Experience on conducting research and systematic literature review in the fields of environmental/climate economics, low carbon development, climate resilience/adaptation, green economy, or other related fields;
• A strong, clear understanding of low carbon growth and climate resilient development challenges and opportunities, as well as global trends related to low carbon and climate - resilient growth; direct knowledge of or experience in low carbon and climate- resilient growth activities is an added strength;
• Having excellent English communication skills, particularly writing and/or editing experience in one or more fields related to green growth, preferably in a policy context; and
• Having 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 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 your 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.