LAC Regional Green Investment Internship
Please note that the deadline is based on Korean Standard Time Zone (KST, UTC+9)
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.
Internship duration: 6 months
Location: Mexico, Colombia, Perú, Ecuador
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 GGGI's Green Investment Services (GIS) unit in Latin America and the Caribbean Regional Office (LAC RO). The intern will provide technical, research and communications support to the LAC RO GIS team to help advance GGGI’s green investment work in LAC. The intern will support the preparation of concise research products, investment-facing materials,technical inputs, investment pipeline management support, presentations, and knowledge-sharing outputs for internal and external audiences.
The assignment will include the following but not limited to:
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Conduct desk research on sustainable finance, green investment instruments, climate finance, policy frameworks, donor priorities, market trends and regional investment opportunities.
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Analyze collected information and prepare concise summaries, briefs, trackers and evidence notes to inform GGGI’s investment targets and regional engagement in LAC.
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Support the development of funding proposals, concept notes, investor-facing materials, investment teasers, pitch decks and related documentation for donors, investors and partners.
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Prepare professional PowerPoint presentations, briefing notes, talking points and short concept notes as requested by senior team members.
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Contribute to the organisation and coordination of capacity-building workshops, webinars, missions and in-person events with LAC country teams, external partners and regional stakeholders.
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Support communications, marketing and knowledge materials that document GGGI’s experience, track record, lessons learned and investment pipeline work.
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Participate in project-related meetings and calls, and prepare agendas, minutes, action trackers and supporting materials.
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Provide administrative and coordination support related to procurement, scheduling, document management and internal knowledge-sharing, as required.
By the end of the internship, the intern should have strengthened their understanding and practical skills in:
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Green investment, sustainable finance and climate finance approaches in the region
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Donor and investor documentation, including concept notes, proposals, investment teasers and pitch decks.
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The role of climate policy, Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), sustainable development policy and public/private finance in advancing green growth.
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Professional research, synthesis, stakeholder coordination, meeting documentation and event organization
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Bilingual communication for technical, institutional and external audiences
ELIGIBILITY
Applicants to the GGGI internship program must at the time of application meet the following requirements:
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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.
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Be engaged or recently engaged in academic study in a field directly related to sustainable finance, finance, banking and climate change.
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Have excellent written and spoken English and Spanish
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Demonstrate strong communication, organization, research and writing skills.
QUALIFICATION
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Familiarity with Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), sustainable finance instruments, including thematic bonds, blended finance mechanisms and basic banking, investment or project finance concepts.
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Understanding of climate-resilient and nature-positive infrastructure, the project finance cycle and project structuring would be considered an advantage.
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Ability to conduct structured desk research, critically assess information, and produce clear, concise written summaries for technical and non-technical audiences.
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Interest in and experience using AI tools, as well as digital collaboration, facilitation and design platforms.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
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Data analysis, visualisation and/or dashboard development skills would be considered an asset.
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Organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines and work collaboratively in a multicultural environment.
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Attention to detail, professionalism and ability to handle information with discretion.
SELECTION PROCESS
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Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered.
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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.
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Due to high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
TEMRS 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.