HQ: INTERNSHIP FOR GREEN HEALTH ODA DEVELOPMENT

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. 

CURRENT OPPORTUNITY

We are looking for a talented individual to work with us in the (Korea Liaison Unit) to provide operational support to the unit, specifically in relation to carrying out ‘Green Health ODA Project Development’, and day-to-day activities of the unit.

The ‘Green Health ODA Project Development (hereinafter “Green Health ODA”) has stemmed in pursuit of the Korea Foundation for Internal Healthcare (KOFIH) and aims to achieve the following priorities:

• Develop a strategy report that covers the analysis of the target countries’ national policies and strategies on green and health ODA and possible ODA project ideas
• Support to explore ways to incorporate the nature of the Green Growth Concept into the Global Health ODA projects

The intern’s assignment will include the followings but not limited to:

1. Support the development of a strategy report that will provide a basis for Project Concept Papers

• Assist in delivering a strategy report that covers a literature review of the Green Health ODA, developing countries’ national policies and strategies on green and health ODA, lessons learned from previous Health ODA projects
• Conduct an analysis of green growth priorities in the health sector of ODA projects
• Translate relevant documents from Korean to English and vice versa
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2. Provide assistance with monitoring the progress of two Project Concept Papers

• Compile submissions from GGGI country offices and assist communication with GGGI country offices in developing Project Concept Papers
• Participate in consultation with Green Growth or Health experts related to the proposed project ideas, including the host Ministry and relevant stakeholders such as KOFIH overseas offices
• Support communications with internal and external stakeholders and prepare relevant communication materials such as but not limited to writing meeting notes

3.  Provide other related tasks assigned from time to time by the team.

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.

QUALIFICATION

• A university degree is Climate Change, Public Health, Environmental Studies, International Development/Affairs, or related areas.
• Strong analytical skills and experience in developing technical reports – undertaking research, primary and secondary data collection, analysis, and report writing.
• Good interpersonal skills, ability to work collaboratively with colleagues from diverse cultural background.
• Excellent English and Korean communication and writing skills.
• Proficiency in standard Microsoft Office

 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.

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