HQ: GREEN GROWTH COMPETITIVE INDICATORS DEVELOPMENT 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. 

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. 

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.
• Possess an excellent command of English.

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.

CURRENT OPPORTUNITY

We are looking for a talented individual to work with us in the Investment and Policy Solutions Division (IPSD) to provide operational support to the budget unit, specifically in relation to carrying out day to day activities of the budget units.

The assignment will include the followings but not limited to:

- Activity: Stocktake, Review and Conceptualization

- Stocktake and review of existing global indices and indicators

• The intern will systematically review existing relevant indices, indicators, and dashboards in the fields of green growth, green economy, climate action, environmental protection, resource use, etc. The systematic review of the selected indices and indicators frameworks will focus on the scope (including the pillars of green growth), the purpose, the methodology, the type of indicators, the usability and applicability, data sources, etc.

• The review will identify gaps, needs, good practices and opportunities for the development of forward-looking and country-driven indices and indicators to monitor progress towards countries’ green growth and climate objectives. The review should cover the challenges and limitations that global and country-based indices and indicators face. These include data gaps (particularly in developing regions), evolving metrics (as new sustainability concepts emerge, indicators may need continuous updates), interactive and visual interfaces and others.

TEMRS 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.