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Internship Opportunity with Uganda Sustainable Landscape

If you are thinking of entering the world of international organizations and green growth, an internship at the GGGI could be the ideal start for you. The objective of the internship is to give you a first-hand experience of the day-to-day working at GGGI. The Internship Program is a project-oriented learning opportunity for graduate students to gain experience through research assignments based on GGGI’s current operational needs. GGGI welcomes motivated, open-minded, and self-directed individuals to apply. You will be given an opportunity to work directly with outstanding and inspiring Green Growth professionals, participate in workshops and meetings, and contribute to analytical work as well as innovative rethinking on sustainable green growth. Interns will be selected based on merit and cannot be children or siblings of current GGGI staff members.

Based in Seoul, GGGI is an intergovernmental organization founded to support and promote a model of economic growth known as ‘green growth’, which targets key aspects of economic performance such a poverty reduction, job creation, social inclusion, and environmental sustainability. GGGI works with countries around the world, building their capacity and working collaboratively on green growth policies that can impact the lives of millions. The organization partners with countries, multilateral institutions, government bodies, and private sector 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.

Location: Uganda

City

Kampala

Contract Type: Internship

Grade: Internship

Salary scale

Internship

Contract Duration: 4 months

Date to close (KST)

12/08/2020

Job Reference

Intern1

Current Opportunity

We are looking for a talented individual to work with us in the Sustainable Landscapes (SL) field to assist the team especially with research and program development. All below deliverables are Uganda focused. The intern will be working directly with the Uganda Country Representative and with the Sustainable Landscape Thematic Lead in GGGI Head Office and their team.

The assignment will include but not limited to the following:

  • Stakeholder Analysis within the relevant Sustainable Landscape-related sectors as agreed upon at the start of the assignment. This includes private sector players, financial institutions and civil society.
  • Project Analysis – Analysis of relevant government- and ODA-funded programmes and projects and their geographic distribution.
  • Environmental, geographic and socio-economic information on biodiversity, deforestation and land degradation hotspots.
  • Policy Analysis – Analysis of Government of Uganda plans, policies, strategies and other relevant documents, together with an assessment of implementation gaps.
  • Put together a ‘Lessons Learned’ package containing key lessons learned in agroforestry, forest protection and restoration, and Payments for Ecosystem Services.
  • Support the team during relevant events, meetings and workshops.
  • Support project design, development and implementation where relevant.
  • Provide other support when requested.

Qualifications

  • The candidate has either completed a Masters or Ph.D. program in the past 12 months, or is currently enrolled in a Masters or Ph.D. Such should be in an Agriculture, Forestry, Sustainable Landscapes or Environmental Management field (or another relevant field)
  • You are committed and available to work full-time (40 hours per week) for the contracted period in the GGGI office or any other mutually agreed upon location within Kampala
  • Proven, strong academic and research track record
  • Knowledge and understanding of sustainable development issues
  • Experience in gathering, analysing and reporting data
  • Self-motivated, detail-oriented with good organizational skills
  • Excellent computer skills with experience in Microsoft Office and active usage of various social media is an advantage
  • Proven analytical and report writing skills are advantageous.

Behavioral Competencies:

  • Well-organized and self-motivated
  • Demonstrated ability to do research
  • Maturity, initiative, tact and high sense of responsibility
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a team
  • Creativity, dependability, flexibility, and ability to maintain confidentiality.

Important information

  • Stipend: GGGI interns receive a monthly stipend of USD$500 per month. All costs related to travel, insurance, accommodation, and living expenses must be borne by either the interns or their sponsoring institutions.
  • 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. This is only relevant for interns that are still in an academic program.
  • 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.

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.
  • A written assignment might be part of the selection process (prior to an interview)
  • Due to an expected high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Due to COVID-19 and related movement restrictions, GGGI is unable to accept applications from applicants outside Uganda. However, applicants meeting or exceeding the qualifications described above and who are in Uganda are eligible to apply.

Due to the current composition of the GGGI Uganda team, GGGI is strongly encouraging female applicants to apply for the position. However, final selection will be merit-based and the best candidate for the position will be selected.

Date to close is Korean Standard Time (KST). Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered. Applications and CVs must be sent in English.

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.

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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. Established in 2012, at the Rio+20 United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development, GGGI is accelerating the transition toward a new model of economic growth – green growth – founded on principles of social inclusivity and environmental sustainability.

In contrast to conventional development models that rely on the unsustainable depletion and destruction of natural resources, green growth is a coordinated advancement of economic growth, environmental sustainability, poverty reduction and social inclusion driven by the sustainable development and use of global resources.GGGI is an interdisciplinary, multi-stakeholder organization that believes economic growth and environmental sustainability are not merely compatible objectives; their integration is essential for the future of humankind.VisionGGGI envisions a resilient world achieved through strong, inclusive and sustainable green growth.MissionGGGI is dedicated to supporting the transition of GGGI Member countries toward a green growth model by developing and implementing strategies that simultaneously achieve poverty reduction, social inclusion, environmental sustainability and economic growth.ApproachIn pursuit of these goals, GGGI works with developing and emerging countries to design and deliver programs and services that demonstrate new pathways to pro-poor economic growth.  GGGI provides Member Countries with the tools to help build institutional capacity and develop green growth policy, strengthen peer learning and knowledge sharing, and engage private investors and public donors.GGGI supports stakeholders through two complementary and integrated workstreams – Green Growth Planning & Implementation and Knowledge Solutions – that deliver comprehensive products and services designed to assist in developing, financing and mainstreaming green growth in national economic development plans.GGGI develops and delivers its global products and services in partnership with government bodies, international organizations, academic institutions and the private sector.  GGGI’s comprehensive network and governance structure facilitates a multi-directional and multi-sectoral sharing of knowledge between South-South and South-North-South countries, while gathering global actors with the potential to and set drive the international agenda on green growth.Governance StructureGGGI’s objectives and activities in support of developing countries and emerging economies are detailed in the Establishment Agreement ratified by Member countries in 2012. Membership to GGGI is open to any member state of the United Nations that subscribes to the organizations goals and objectives. Regional integration organizations are also eligible for GGGI membership. GGGI’s governance structure, as outlined in the Agreement, includes an Assembly, a Council, and the Institute.The Assembly, composed of all GGGI members, meets every year and advises on the overall direction of GGGI and reviews the organization’s progress in meeting its stated objectives. The Assembly also elects Council members, appoints a Director-General, and reviews the organization’s progress in meeting its stated objectives. The Council serves as the executive organ of GGGI and thus approves the organization’s strategy, budget, admission of new members, and criteria for green growth planning and implementation programs. The Institute is headed by the Director-General, who represents GGGI externally and provides strategic leadership for the organization to carry out its objectives.
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Internship Opportunity with Uganda Sustainable Landscape

If you are thinking of entering the world of international organizations and green growth, an internship at the GGGI could be the ideal start for you. The objective of the internship is to give you a first-hand experience of the day-to-day working at GGGI. The Internship Program is a project-oriented learning opportunity for graduate students to gain experience through research assignments based on GGGI's current operational needs. GGGI welcomes motivated, open-minded, and self-directed individuals to apply. You will be given an opportunity to work directly with outstanding and inspiring Green Growth professionals, participate in workshops and meetings, and contribute to analytical work as well as innovative rethinking on sustainable green growth. Interns will be selected based on merit and cannot be children or siblings of current GGGI staff members.

Based in Seoul, GGGI is an intergovernmental organization founded to support and promote a model of economic growth known as 'green growth', which targets key aspects of economic performance such a poverty reduction, job creation, social inclusion, and environmental sustainability. GGGI works with countries around the world, building their capacity and working collaboratively on green growth policies that can impact the lives of millions. The organization partners with countries, multilateral institutions, government bodies, and private sector 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.

Location: Uganda

City

Kampala

Contract Type: Internship

Grade: Internship

Salary scale

Internship

Contract Duration: 4 months

Date to close (KST)

12/08/2020

Job Reference

Intern1

Current Opportunity

We are looking for a talented individual to work with us in the Sustainable Landscapes (SL) field to assist the team especially with research and program development. All below deliverables are Uganda focused. The intern will be working directly with the Uganda Country Representative and with the Sustainable Landscape Thematic Lead in GGGI Head Office and their team.

The assignment will include but not limited to the following:

  • Stakeholder Analysis within the relevant Sustainable Landscape-related sectors as agreed upon at the start of the assignment. This includes private sector players, financial institutions and civil society.
  • Project Analysis – Analysis of relevant government- and ODA-funded programmes and projects and their geographic distribution.
  • Environmental, geographic and socio-economic information on biodiversity, deforestation and land degradation hotspots.
  • Policy Analysis – Analysis of Government of Uganda plans, policies, strategies and other relevant documents, together with an assessment of implementation gaps.
  • Put together a 'Lessons Learned' package containing key lessons learned in agroforestry, forest protection and restoration, and Payments for Ecosystem Services.
  • Support the team during relevant events, meetings and workshops.
  • Support project design, development and implementation where relevant.
  • Provide other support when requested.

Qualifications

  • The candidate has either completed a Masters or Ph.D. program in the past 12 months, or is currently enrolled in a Masters or Ph.D. Such should be in an Agriculture, Forestry, Sustainable Landscapes or Environmental Management field (or another relevant field)
  • You are committed and available to work full-time (40 hours per week) for the contracted period in the GGGI office or any other mutually agreed upon location within Kampala
  • Proven, strong academic and research track record
  • Knowledge and understanding of sustainable development issues
  • Experience in gathering, analysing and reporting data
  • Self-motivated, detail-oriented with good organizational skills
  • Excellent computer skills with experience in Microsoft Office and active usage of various social media is an advantage
  • Proven analytical and report writing skills are advantageous.

Behavioral Competencies:

  • Well-organized and self-motivated
  • Demonstrated ability to do research
  • Maturity, initiative, tact and high sense of responsibility
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a team
  • Creativity, dependability, flexibility, and ability to maintain confidentiality.

Important information

  • Stipend: GGGI interns receive a monthly stipend of USD$500 per month. All costs related to travel, insurance, accommodation, and living expenses must be borne by either the interns or their sponsoring institutions.
  • 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. This is only relevant for interns that are still in an academic program.
  • 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.

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.
  • A written assignment might be part of the selection process (prior to an interview)
  • Due to an expected high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Due to COVID-19 and related movement restrictions, GGGI is unable to accept applications from applicants outside Uganda. However, applicants meeting or exceeding the qualifications described above and who are in Uganda are eligible to apply.

Due to the current composition of the GGGI Uganda team, GGGI is strongly encouraging female applicants to apply for the position. However, final selection will be merit-based and the best candidate for the position will be selected.

Date to close is Korean Standard Time (KST). Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered. Applications and CVs must be sent in English.

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.

2020-08-13

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