Communications Intern

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. 

Global Green Growth Institute Internship Program

The GGGI Papua New Guinea (PNG) Country Program, hosted at the Climate Change and Development Authority (CCDA), is scaling up its activities to provide advisory and implementation support to PNG in climate resilience and green growth initiatives. This is done in close cooperation with CCDA and other relevant national and international stakeholders. GGGI is inviting applications for internship positions within the PNG Country Program under the Climate Finance Initiative for Resilience and a Sustainable Transition (FIRST) Project funded by the Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT).

The Global Green Growth Institute 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 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

The GGGI PNG program is seeking a talented and motivated individual to support communication and knowledge sharing activities under the Climate FIRST Project. The intern will assist the Communications Associate to develop and deliver communication materials as well as assist in the coverage of GGGI events in the country.

The Communications Intern will work under the guidance of the Communications Associate and will work closely with other team members to support all GGGI communication efforts.

The assignment will include the following but not limited to:

• Event coverage: Support the documentation and coverage of Climate FIRST project activities and GGGI PNG events through photography, press releases, social media posts, and event summaries.
• Content Development: Design visual assets and layouts for policy briefs, technical reports, knowledge products, outreach and communication materials for high-level knowledge-sharing events, workshops, trainings and other ad hoc institutional engagements.
• Digital Communications: Collaborate on the development and dissemination of online content and campaigns across various social media platforms.
• Knowledge Capture: Collect and organize information, lessons learned, and success stories from Climate FIRST project activities and other GGGI PNG projects to support knowledge sharing and reporting.
• Media and Outreach Support: Assist in preparing communication packages such as briefing notes, event highlights, and promotional materials for workshops, seminars, and stakeholder engagements.
• Documentation and Archiving: Maintain an organized repository of photos, event materials, presentations and communication outputs related to Climate FIRST and other GGGI PNG projects.
• Knowledge Management: Propose, develop and maintain graphic design materials for GGGI PNG’s internal communication platforms, ensuring visual coherence, clarity, and alignment with corporate branding standards.
  

The internship offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic, international environment, working on critical issues related to sustainable development. The intern will have the chance to develop technical skills, understand the functioning of an international organization, and gain insights into the operational aspects of GGGI.

 

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.
• Be engaged or recently engaged in academic study in a field directly related to the Institute’s work.
• Proficiency in English is essential.
• Applicants must be available to commit to the full duration of the internship

 

QUALIFICATION

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and core graphic design tools (e.g., Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Canva, Figma, or equivalent).
• Basic knowledge of web content management systems and online collaboration tools is an asset.
• Experience in graphic design, video editing, digital and social media content creation, or visual communication is an asset.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to translate technical or policy-oriented content into clear and structured visual formats.
• Good organizational skills, ability to manage multiple tasks, and work independently with minimal supervision.

• Strong command of MS Word and Excel, with demonstrated expertise in developing data collection templates, is highly desirable for this position.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English are essential.

• Proven analytical and report writing skills are advantageous.
• Candidates must be either Papua New Guinea (PNG) nationals or foreign nationals with a valid work permit to work in PNG.

 

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCES

• Highly organized and self-motivated
• Maturity, initiative, tact, and high sense of responsibility
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team
• Creativity, reliability, flexibility, and ability to maintain confidentiality

 

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.

 

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Duration: The internship program is for at least four 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. 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 – GGGI is committed to child protection, irrespective of whether any specific area of work involves direct contact with children. GGGI’s Child Protection Policy is written in accordance with the Convention on the Rights of the Child.