Rwanda: Internship Program for Green Investment Mobilization Support at GGGI – Global Green Growth Institute: (Deadline 25 July 2022)

ELIGIBILITY

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

• • Be enrolled in a postgraduate degree program such as a PhD program or Master’s program prior to internship assignment, or a recent graduate within the last 12 months in environmental management, environmental economics, international development, natural resources management, or other related field.
  • Have at least 1 publication as a leading author in a peer-reviewed journal
  • Possess an excellent command of English and knowledge of Kinyarwanda.

SKILLS / QUALIFICATION

• • Experience in data collection and analysis including strong ability to analyze, integrate and summarize information from a wide range of sources.
  • Proven computer literacy in standard office software applications skills, as well as willingness to learn new tools.
  • Experience in research and report writing is beneficial.
  • Excellent English communication skills, particularly writing and/or editing experience in the field of energy efficiency, energy management, or related areas.
  • Ability to work/deliver independently with minimal supervision.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to work collaboratively with colleagues from diverse cultural backgrounds and time zones.

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 six months. Once selected, interns must begin internship either prior to or within 12 months of graduation.
  • 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.
  • 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 Rwanda working hours (8:00 – 17:00). 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.

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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