Internship Opportunity with GGGI Rwanda Program (Sustainable Mobility)

The Global Green Growth Institute 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 GGGI and provides assistance and training in various professional fields in a multicultural environment. We encourage qualified women and men, (and nationals of developing countries in particular) with diverse professional, academic, and cultural backgrounds to apply.

Current Opportunity

We are looking for a talented individual to work with us in Rwanda country office to support the implementation the sustainable mobility component of the country program projects.

The assignment will include the following but not limited to:

    • Support the implementation of the sustainable mobility work stream through contextual analysis in country, identifying specific factors at national and local levels that influence uptake of EVs and transition to e-mobility.
    • Research and report on e-mobility penetration, help to inform expectations on reducing poverty and GHG emissions and the creation of green jobs as a result of e-mobility, particularly for women and youth.
    • Research and analyze the potential of battery recycling to incorporate a whole-of-lifecycle approach to supporting the sustainable adoption of e-mobility in Rwanda’s green cities.
    • Support monitoring & evaluation of the potential for GHG emission reduction through data collection, studies, and assessment of opportunities for mitigation within the business cases.
    • Assist in developing a gender and youth involvement strategy in scaling up e-mobility.
    • Assist in the development or support of resource mobilization presentations, proposals, and related briefing notes as and when required.
    • Develop compelling written materials, including letters of intent, exploratory outreach and funding letters and concept notes.
    • Provide quarterly report of self-assessment to the GGGI Rwanda Country Representative.
    • Work closely with other team members and consultants to deliver on the accomplishment of the sustainable mobility (particularly e-mobility) component.
    • Perform any other duties as and when required by the supervisor

 

Eligibility

Applicants to the GGGI internship program must at the time of application one of 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.
    • Be engaged or recently engaged in academic study in a field directly related to the Institute’s work
    • Possess an excellent command of English

 

Qualifications
    • Proven academic track record in the field of transport, urban planning, engineering, environmental sciences, international development, or another relevant subject matter to the job role (Bachelor’s, Master’s, Ph.D. or equivalent).
    • Demonstrated knowledge of climate change issues and solutions applied to green cities, smart city development, and/or mobility.
    • Full professional proficiency in written and spoken English is a must.

 

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 four 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. 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 Rwanda working hours (8:00 – 17:00). 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.

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