GGGI INTERNSHIP PROGRAM – FAECAL SLUDGE MANAGEMENT

Application period for the program: till 1 JUL 2022

Hiring manager: Mohammad Ali Shaikh, UG17 Project Manager

Internship duration: 15 JUL 2022 – 15 JAN 2023 (9:00 – 18:00)

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.

The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) 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, particularly, nationals of developing countries, with diverse professional, academic, and cultural backgrounds to apply.

Current Opportunity

Based in Seoul, GGGI is an intergovernmental organization founded to support and promote a model of economic growth known as “green growth”, which targets key aspects of economic performance such a poverty reduction, job creation, social inclusion, and environmental sustainability. GGGI works with countries around the world, building their capacity and working collaboratively on green growth policies that can impact the lives of millions. The organization partners with countries, multilateral institutions, government bodies, and private sector to help build economies that grow strongly and are more efficient and sustainable in the use of natural resources, less carbon intensive, and more resilient to climate change.

We are looking for a talented individual to work with us in the GGGI Kampala, Uganda Office to support the implementation of the Faecal Sludge Management (FSM) element of the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) funded Project titled “Strengthening Solid Waste and Faecal Sludge Management Capacity of the GKMA” with support and guidance from the Project Manager. Overall, the long-term impact objective of GGGI Uganda and the program is that “Uganda achieves strong, inclusive and sustainable economic growth”. It anticipated that the Intern will be able to gain insight on international organization workspace experience, hands on training in project planning and implementation, stakeholder engagement, experience in policy reformation processes and site selection for FS treatment plants.

Eligibility

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

• Be of a Ugandan national.

• Be enrolled in a 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.

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How to apply

Send your applications to ug17interns@gggi.org