Gcf Readiness Internship - Tenders Global

Gcf Readiness Internship

Global Green Growth Institute - GGGI

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We are looking for a talented individual to work with us in the GCF Readiness team Indonesia to support the implementation of the Readiness III program. The successful candidate will gain first-hand exposure to climate finance landscape in Indonesia, especially in effort to mobilize GCF funding for climate change projects, as well as government liaison. 
In September 2022, the Fiscal Policy Agency (FPA), Ministry of Finance, started the 3-year Green Climate Fund (GCF) Readiness and Preparatory Support Program (“the Readiness Program”) to strengthen their role as the National Designated Authority (NDA) of Indonesia for the GCF. The Readiness program is funded by the GCF. The GCF is a financing mechanism of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) to provide financial support so that countries like Indonesia can reach their GHG emissions reduction targets. The Readiness program will help the NDA to enhance national actors’ institutional capacities to build a pipeline of climate change projects and to increase country ownership. The NDA has selected GGGI as the Readiness Delivery Partner to implement this Program on “Enhancing Indonesia’s Access to International Climate Finance and Private Sector Investments for Climate Actions”.  
Overall, the Readiness Program aims to mobilize international climate finance and private sector investment to close the financing gap across the priority sectors identified by the Government of Indonesia. It consists of a range of activities with the objective of achieving five readiness outcomes:  
Direct access applicants and DAEs have established the capacity to meet and maintain the GCF accreditation standards, and accredited DAEs have the capacity to develop a pipeline of projects and effectively implement GCF-funded activities.   
Relevant country stakeholders have established adequate capacity, systems, and networks to support the planning, programming, and implementation of GCF-funded activities.  
Indonesia has developed or enhanced strategic frameworks to address policy gaps, improve sectoral expertise, and create an enabling environment for GCF programming in low emission investment.  
Strategies for transforming and attracting private sector investment for low emissions and resilience developed and being used; and  
An increase in the number of quality project concept notes developed and submitted. 
The assignment will include:
  • Prepare, engage, and significantly contribute to stakeholder dialogues to support the NDA Secretariat. 
  • Support the Readiness Project team in preparing communications material, including but not limited to one-pagers, website articles, power point presentations, etc.  
  • Work closely with Fiscal Policy Agency staff in the day-to-day operation of the NDA Secretariat to enhance Indonesia’s access to international climate finance for climate actions.  
  • Assist in preparation and execution of workshops, events, and/or meetings such as: arrange meeting schedule, share the invitation, attendance confirmation, etc.  
  • Prepare minutes of workshops, events, and/or meetings.  
  • Arrange electronic database documentation and ensure the database is consistent, well-structured and has clear references.  
  • Research and assist in drafting written reports for internal and external use based on guidelines provided by the Readiness Project Team.  
  • Translate, edit, and proofread reports and documents prepared by consultants or the Readiness Project team.  
  • A commitment to work full-time (40 hours per week) for six months. The role will be based in Jakarta, Indonesia. 
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) 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 GGGI’s work 
  • Possess an excellent command of English. 
Qualifications​​​​​​​:
  • Candidates must be in the final year of an undergraduate degree in Environmental Management, Finance, Business, or other related fields, and/or have just graduated in the last 12 months before the starting date.   
  • Proven strong academic track record; experience in public speaking and/or engagement in public discourses. 
  • Experience in engaging with diverse stakeholders. 
  • Knowledge of climate change, and/or sustainable development issues in general.  
  • Self-motivated, detail-oriented individuals with good organizational skills.  
  • Excellent computer skills with experience in Microsoft Office.  
  • Proven analytical and report writing skills are advantageous. 
  • Basic knowledge in graphic design (e.g., proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, etc.) is highly desirable. 

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