Sri Lanka: Research Support Intern

The assignment will include the followings but not limited to:

• Work closely with the GGGI Country Representative Sri Lanka and team members to support the preparation of high-quality technical reports, papers, briefs, articles, and other publications
• Liaise with relevant stakeholders as well as utilize relevant online search engines, and collect, analyze, report, and systematically archive all data/information for future reference
• Perform literature reviews (conduct systematic searches for both peer-reviewed and non-peer reviewed articles as well as grey literature, and analyze relevant articles, working papers, reports, blog posts, etc.), and develop annotated bibliographies and technical papers/reports related to thematic areas under study
• Analyze/review and summarize thematic reports submitted by the consultants of GGGI
• Develop policy-friendly briefs, technical notes, executive summaries, abstracts, etc., to improve communication outputs by the GGGI Sri Lanka Country Office
• Attend national level conference, participate in meetings, and field based missions in relation to the preparation of technical reports/briefs/publications
• Synthesize lessons learnt and best practices related to initiates on climate action and building resilience
• Assist in preparing technical briefing notes and presentations for meetings and discussions
• Assist in preparing donor reporting documents
• Assist the Country Representative with any other duties as required regarding developing high quality publication material.  

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 in environmental science, climate change, international development, or related field
• Be engaged or recently engaged in academic study in a field directly related to the Institute’s work
• Possess an excellent command of English as well as national languages (Sinhala or Tamil).

QUALIFICATION

• Excellent communication skills (writing and comprehension) in English particularly writing and/or editing experience in one or more fields related to green growth/environmental science/climate change
• Strong analytical skills and experience in developing technical reports, papers, briefs and articles - undertaking research, primary and secondary data collection, data analysis and report writing
• Appreciation of key concepts in research planning, development and management is highly desirable
• Ability to work/deliver research outputs independently with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems, multi-task, work independently and meet deadlines
• Attention to details, high sense for quality and accuracy
• A strong team player – working in a very collegial and collaborative manner with other team members and contributing to a positive work environment
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships
• The ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines, and manage emotions and stress positively, and resolve conflicts easily
• Experience in International Organizations, development agencies, or the non-profit sector would be an advantage. Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary, multi-sectoral and multi-cultural team environment would be an advantage.

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 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.