Intern Public-Private Partnerships

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 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 Public-Private Sector Partnerships function within the Department of Partnerships, Governance and Communications to provide technical and operational support with data management, external partner intelligence, dashboard development, event coordination, and compliance-related tasks. The incumbent will gain valuable experience through 1) developing and managing comprehensive internal data systems, 2) conducting private sector partner research and intelligence to support strategic partner engagements, 3) supporting event coordination and ensuring compliance with organizational standards.

The Public-Private Sector Partnerships is part of the Department of Partnerships, Governance, and Communications (DPGC) within the Executive Director’s Office (EDO), which oversees the organization’s external engagements, strategic partnerships, and resource mobilization. The EDO supports the Executive Director (ED) with governance, partnerships, strategies, results, change management, communications, and advisory services.

The assignment will include the following but not limited to:

Private Sector Partner Intelligence & Research

Conduct research on prospective private sector partners, including companies, financial institutions, business associations, and others.

Develop and update partner profiles, target lists, and briefing materials for senior-level engagements.

Monitor relevant corporate, industry, and market trends and identify potential partnership opportunities.

PPP Knowledge & Data Management

Support mapping of GGGI’s existing private sector engagements and maintain related contacts, engagement history, and partnership opportunities.

Update, clean, and validate partnerships and resource mobilization data in CRM and other internal systems.

Support development and maintenance of dashboards using Excel, Power BI, CRM/Salesforce, and other tools.

Partner Engagement & Business Development

Support preparation for meetings and outreach with private sector partners.

Assist in preparing concept notes, presentations, sponsorship materials, and other partnership documents.

Track meeting follow-up actions and support development of potential collaboration opportunities.

Event & Compliance Support

Support partnership events, roundtables, bilateral meetings, and other private sector engagement activities.

Assist with preliminary partner research, due diligence, and internal compliance 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 – preferably in business, economics, international relations, or related fields

QUALIFICATION

Research experience – developing reports, briefing notes, and other materials.

Understanding of private sector operations and business environments is a plus.

Proficiency in data management tools – AI tools, SQL, Python, etc.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.

Experience with CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce) is a plus.

Possess an excellent command of English.

Experience in data cleaning, maintenance, and organizing.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multicultural environment.

Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

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.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

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.

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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