Rwanda: Internship program for waste to resource project in M& E at Global Green Growth Institute: (Deadline 8 January 2024)

Rwanda: Internship program for waste to resource project in M& E at Global Green Growth Institute: (Deadline 8 January 2024)

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.

GENERAL INFORMATION

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 helps 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

GGI Rwanda is implementing a sustainable waste management project by integrating circular economy approaches to the waste sector in Rwanda. GGGI is looking for a talented individual to support the project in the areas of data collection and management; stakeholder engagement and communications; evaluation, monitoring, and reporting; and knowledge management. The selected candidate will work with GGGI Rwanda team to carry out day-to-day activities under the guidance of GGGI Rwanda Program Country Representative.

The intern will gain knowledge of solid waste management service chain in Rwanda including new technologies applied to the minimization and valorization of waste as well as skills in the areas of project management, data collection and analysis, and documenting project outcomes and lessons learned.
The assignment will include the followings but not limited to:

• Design program-specific guides for data collection and storage
• Coordinate with project manager to produce data dashboard for the project component which present where possible real-time data on progress towards output, outcome, and objectives targets in a visually appealing and easy to understand format.
• Support the project to manage M&E Plan Inventory, updating the M&E design and needs change.
• Coordinate data collection and responses, to stakeholders, and partners surveys, when needed.
• Capture lesson learnt to support refinement of the execution modality.
• Carry out and support any other activities including: 1) organizing workshops, 2) disseminating reports to key institutions on the progress of the project and 3) organizing general logistic requirements as may be directed by the supervisor and or team manager and any ad hoc requests for project implementation.
• Support in the monitoring and evaluation activities as indicated by the project team.
• Support in information gathering and preparation of project documentation.

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

• Be enrolled in a Bachelor’s, master’s or PhD program prior to internship assignment, or a recent graduate within the last 12 months, preferably in Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Data Science, Environmental science, environmental sanitation, environmental engineering, environmental policy, or a related field preferred.
• Possess experience in Monitoring evaluation.
• Proven experience in data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Possess an excellent command of English and knowledge of Kinyarwanda.
• Outstanding research and analytical skills, including strong ability to analyse, integrate and summarize information from a wide range of sources.
• Proven computer literacy in office software applications, as well as willingness to learn new tools.
• Excellent English communication skills, particularly writing and/or editing experience in one or more fields related to green growth.
• Ability to work/deliver under time pressure and ensure high-quality deliverables within allocated timeframe.
• Good 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 the 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 their internship either prior to or within 12 months of graduation.

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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