Position: Internship for Partnerships
Organization: Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI)
Duty Station: Songdo, Republic of Korea
Closing Date: 30 June 2023
The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) is looking for an Intern for the Partnerships Unit to support
desk-based research on development partner priorities and requirements at the Partnerships Unit. The
application deadline is 30 June 2023.
WHO WE ARE
The Partnerships Unit is part of the Office of the Director (ODG) Division. Together with the Governance,
Strategy, and Communication & Knowledge Sharing Units, the ODG Division supports the Director
General (DG) with governance, partnerships, strategies, results, change management, communications,
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.
WHAT YOU WILL BE LEARNING AND DOING
The Partnerships Unit is looking for a talented individual to support desk-based research on resource
partner priorities and requirements, with focus on its key resource partner, the Green Climate Fund
(GCF). Working under the supervision of the GCF Portfolio Lead, the intern wil provide support to the
development of readiness proposals and monitoring and reporting of ongoing grants. This includes basic
research to improve relevant proposal sections, assistance in reviewing draft reports for the GCF, and
improvement of systems for finance and risk management. The intern may also be requested to support
in drafting project profiles, and preparation of presentations materials.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
You need to have excel ent written command of English and proficient in Microsoft Office. You also need
to meet the GGGI internship eligibility criteria as follows:
Are you enrolled in a Master's or in a PhD. program?
Have you completed Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD Degree in last 12 months?
Are you between a first degree and graduate school (gap year)?
WHAT ARE THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Duration: The internship program lasts for at least three months up to six months. Once selected,
interns must begin your internship either prior to or within 12 months of graduation. The intern is
expected to start on 10 July 2023.
Cost: Al costs related to travel, insurance, accommodation, and living expenses must be borne by either
the interns or their sponsoring institutions.
Visa: GGGI wil provide a supporting letter for visa. Interns wil be responsible for obtaining and financing
the necessary visas.
Travel: Intern wil 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 al 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.
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The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) was founded on the belief that economic growth and
environmental sustainability are not merely compatible objectives; their integration is essential for the
future of humankind. GGGI works with partners in the public and private sector in developing countries
around the world to put green growth at the heart of economic planning.
GGGI supports emerging and developing countries that seek to develop rigorous green growth economic
development strategies. GGGI carries out research into various aspects of green growth theory and
practice and facilitates the engagement of the private sector expertise and resources in the
implementation of green growth strategies.