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 (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.

The GGGI Lao PDR program has been expanding across key areas of climate and sustainability, including solid waste management, sanitation, climate adaptation, energy, mobility, green finance and carbon markets. GGGI is currently working closely with the Department of Environment, Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MoAE) to implement the “ASEAN-Korea Cooperation for Methane Mitigation (AKCMM) Project”, funded by the ASEAN Korea Cooperation Fund (AKFC). The project aims to achieve a regional reduction in methane emissions in the key sector such agriculture, waste, and energy across all ASEAN member states, including Lao PDR. With this, GGGI Lao PDR is looking for a qualify intern to join the (AKCMM)project team.

CURRENT OPPORTUNITY

We are looking for a talented individual to work with us in the ASEAN-Korea Cooperation on Methane Mitigation (AKCMM)project in the GGGI Laos Country Program, with a focus on providing administrative and logistical support to the project team.

The assignment will include the following but not limited to:

• Provide administrative and logistic support to the project team when required.
• Support the preparation of draft concept notes, official letters, workshop agenda, budget, and speeches, note taking, and collect receipts, technical and financial reports after the event.
• Engage with stakeholders and government officials at various line ministries associated with the above sectors, including preparing official letters, invitations, coordination, and communication/follow-up.
• Support in Lao – English - Lao translation in both written and oral when needed.
• Support communication staff in updating AKCMM website and social media when needed.
• Provide other administrative and technical support to the GGGI Lao PDR Country Program as requested.
• Provide ad-hoc support to GGGI Lao Country Program upon request.

ELIGIBILITY

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

• Be enrolled in the final year of a Bachelor’s program or Master’s program, or be 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

• Enrolled in/recent graduate with a bachelor’s or master’s degrees in business administration, environmental science, environmental management or engineering, economics, international relations, sustainable development, agriculture, forestry or other related fields.
• Experience in but not limited to internship, voluntary works, international development, projects, or in a field related to the institute's work.
• Excellent command of spoken and written English and Lao.

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.