Communications Intern - Center for Thought Leadership (CTL)

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. 

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 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. 

Background

The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) is dedicated to supporting and promoting strong, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth in developing countries and emerging economies. The Center for Thought Leadership (CTL) unit focuses on advancing green growth initiatives that address climate change and leads GGGI’s work on climate policy analysis and evidence-based impact assessment. To enhance the visibility of insights and achievements and support GGGI’s growing portfolio, CTL is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented intern to assist communication efforts internal and external.

Internship Description

The Communications Intern will play a key role in enhancing the visibility and outreach of the CTL, particularly in the lead-up to and during Global Green Growth Week (GGGWeek2025), COP30, and through our internal communications efforts. The intern will support the development and delivery of communication strategies that showcase CTL's work, highlighting its technical outputs, and promote the update of insights among audiences, including partners, donors, and the public. This includes contributing to content creation, social media engagement, and knowledge sharing efforts that help position CTL’s contributions within green growth and development conversations.

A core focus of the role will be in translating complex findings into clear, accessible and data-driven communication materials. The intern will help produce visual outputs that communicate CTL’s mission and results in ways that are compelling, easy to understand and aligned with GGGI’s outreach goals

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development of a communications plan for the CTL unit, in coordination with the CTL manager, team members and GGGI’s communications team.
• Draft, edit, and publish content for CTL’s communication channels, including official website, social media posts, newsletters, and press releases.
• Contribute to the preparation of case studies, success stories, and project highlights that illustrate CTL’s impact.
• Assist in creating visual materials to communicate key messages and findings.
• Schedule and manage posts on social media accounts, ensuring alignment with GGGI’s branding and messaging.
• Monitor basic analytics and prepare short summaries to assess the performance of digital outreach campaigns and initiatives.
• Support the promotion of CTL events and webinars by preparing announcements, speaker biographies and follow up with public outreach.
• Conduct research on communications tools, formats and best practices relevant for effective communication.
• Help maintain a shared and organized repository of communication materials and resources, such as templates, visuals, guidance notes and published outputs.
• Support administrative tasks related to communication activities as needed.

Eligibility

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a degree program (MA or Phd) in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, Environmental Studies, or a related field.
• For creative communications stream, skills, previous experience in or willingness to learn use of Adobe Creative Suite apps(s) or similar software, particularly on one or more of the following: page layout, infographic design, audio or video editing, data visualization, web or UX/UI design.
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Proficiency in social media platforms and digital communication tools.
• Experience with graphic design software (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite) and multimedia production is an asset.
• Proven computer literacy in standard office software applications skills, as well as willingness to learn new tools required.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multicultural environment.
• Passion for sustainable development and climate action.
• Good interpersonal skills, ability to work collaboratively with colleagues from diverse cultural backgrounds and time zones.

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. 

Visa: GGGI will provide a supporting letter for visa if necessary. 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.

Please write to Dereje.senshaw@gggi.org for further inquiries and details on the position.