Togo: Data Analyst Intern

CURRENT OPPORTUNITY

We are looking for a talented individual to work with us in the GGGI Togo office at the climate change program unit to contribute to the expanding GGGI’s understanding of the enabling environment for adaptation financing, from the laws and plans in place, to the funding partners working in the area.

The assignment will include, but is not limited to, the following:

• Climate change adaptation and readiness data collection.
• Adaptation financing data collection.
• Analysis of all the data collected.
• Support country program and country office operations.
• Ensuring the quality and accuracy of that data collected.
• Collect the projects pipelines from key Ministries as directed by the supervisor.
• Collect, organize and create appropriate repositories for all policies and strategies related to Climate Change activities in Togo.
• Collect and store in repository all the national and international NGOs and DPI involved in Climate action in Togo.
• Support proposals development.
• Support events planning.

ELIGIBILITY                                             

Applicants to the GGGI internship program must at the time of application fulfill 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

• A degree in Environmental Science, Development Planning, Statistics, Business, Economics, Social Sciences or Macroeconomics or related fields.
• Excellent communication skills (writing) and fluency in English and French.
• Solid experience with climate change adaptation data collection, data analysis and assessing data;
• Proficiency with STATA, SPSS, Kobo Tool and other data applications will be an advantage.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and be self-driven – also under pressure.
• Attention to details, high sense of quality and accuracy.
• Team player and a cooperative colleague.

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.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• Duration: The internship program is for at least three months and up to six months. Once selected, interns must begin the internship either prior to or within 12 months of graduation. 
• 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.  
• 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.