HQ: PROCUREMENT INTERN

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 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 Procurement Unit to provide operational support to the unit under the overall guidance of the Head of Procurement, specifically in relation to carrying out day to day procurement activities based on ERP and Procurement software (eGPP).

The assignment will include the followings but not limited to:

• Monitoring, and follow-up on procurement actions taken in ERP system as well as e-GPP (Procurement Software); follow up on the progress of procurement requests undergoing evaluation
• Prepare official procurement data, records and information material in soft copy files;
• Store procurement date into the database;
• Take an active role in monitoring timely correspondence from regional offices and bidders received at Procurement Unit email account as well as at e-GPP;
• Support procurement trainings to the requesting offices to be carried out through on-line; and
• Organize her/his work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments with minimal direction.
• Support to finalize and follow up 2025 Corporate Procurement Plan

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.
• Be engaged or recently engaged in academic study in a field directly related to the Institute’s work.
• Possess an excellent command of English.
• Possess a command in common software (such as MS Office)

QUALIFICATION

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, law or any related subjects.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work proactively in finding areas for improvement and making suggestions;
• A positive approach with passion and constructive attitude
• A team player, giving priority to the goal of the team

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.

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.