Global Green Growth Institute Internship Program - Samoa

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 Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) was established as an intergovernmental organization with the objective of promoting sustainable development of developing and emerging countries, including the least developed countries.  GGGI is dedicated to supporting the creation and diffusion of the model of economic growth known as “green growth”, which integrates economic growth, environmental sustainability, poverty reduction, and social inclusion. The organization partners with countries, multilateral institutions, government bodies, and private sectors to help build economies that grow strongly and are more efficient and sustainable in the use of natural resources, less carbon intensive, and more resilient to climate change. 

The 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 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

GGGI is currently implementing the “Pacific Climate Finance Access and Absorption Program (2024-26)”, funded by the UK Government’s Small Island Developing States Capacity and Resilience Program (SIDAR). The project aims to strengthen institutional capacity to access, absorb and deliver impactful climate finance in seven Pacific Island Countries (PICS): Kiribati, Fiji, Papua New Guinea (PNG), Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, and Vanuatu and reduce their CO2 emissions, in line with each country’s National Adaptation Plan (NAP) and Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs).

We are looking for a talented individual to provide overall program support for the Samoa component of the project including 1) government coordination for the implementation; 2) research and data collection for project development; and 3) necessary administrative assistance.

The scope of work of the assignment will include but not limited to the following:

• Support coordination with relevant the Samoa government offices such as Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (MNRE), Ministry of Finance (MOF), and the Development Bank of Samoa (DBS) for project implementation and project development
• Support necessary desk research on project development and review of technical documents.
• Support formatting, referencing, and proofreading of the project deliverables.
• Assist with logistics for in-country missions, site visits and the stakeholder validation workshop in Samoa including venue/travel coordination as needed.
• Provide general administrative support to the Samoa team, including maintaining a project document filing system and updating the stakeholder contact database.
• Report to the Technical Officer, Climate Finance Absorption Officer, and submit a brief final internship report at the end of the assignment.

ELIGIBILITY                                     

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

• Currently 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.
• Possess an excellent command of English.

QUALIFICATION

• Field of study in Environmental Management, Environmental Science, Ecological Engineering, Water Management, Flood Management, Forestry, Urban and Regional Planning, Economics, Public Policy, or a related field.
• Genuine interest in sustainable development, climate change adaptation and mitigation, clean energy, waste management, agriculture, green cities, or related sustainability topics.
• Strong research, data organization, and written communication skills in English.
• Proficiency in standard office software (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint); familiarity with basic data organization tools is an advantage.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a small project team.
• Prior internship, coursework, or project experience related to energy, sustainability, or the private sector is an advantage but not required.
• Must be based and has a legal work permit in Apia, Samoa.

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.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

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.