Global Green Growth Institute Internship Program

Job Description

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.

We are looking for a talented individual to work with us in GGGI Office in Samoa.

The assignment will include the followings but not limited to:

• Back-end office support in delivering GGGI’s services in country.
• Support the Senior Officer with primary data collection and secondary data collection through literature reviews, the preparation of summary briefs, power points presentations and talking points on climate change topics of interest and other relevant national information and documents.
• Assist in delivering internal and external meetings with GGGI regional office and stakeholders.
• Assist in maintaining working relationships with GGGI’s Government partners, including the Department of Climate Change, the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Forestry.

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, in science, engineering, economics with a focus on climate change.
• Have strong interest in climate change area of work.
• Possess an excellent command of English.
• Located in Apia
• Preferably to have own computer

Deadline 06/04/2025