Internship For Climate Change

The GGGI Lao PDR program has been expanding across key areas of climate and sustainability,

including waste, sanitation, water resources, adaptation, energy, mobility, climate governance and carbon markets. As part of this, GGGI Lao PDR’s climate portfolio, handled by the office’s Climate Unit, is expected to continue to grow and innovate over the upcoming years. As GGGI Lao PDR’s climate initiatives continue to develop, the Climate Unit is seeking a motivated and qualified intern to join the team. The intern will play a vital role in supporting the implementation of GGGI’s climate portfolio, contributing to our efforts in creating sustainable and resilient communities.

This TOR outlines the responsibilities, qualifications, and opportunities for the intern position within the Climate Unit of GGGI Lao PDR. The role offers a unique chance to contribute to critical climate and sustainability initiatives while gaining valuable experience in the field. The assignment will include the following but not limited to:

• Support day-to-day administrative functions, including scheduling meetings, managing calendars, processing expense reports, and handling correspondence.
• Assist in managing office supplies, equipment, and other resources needed for the Climate Unit’s operations.
• Assist in planning, organizing, and executing workshops, meetings, and training sessions, including venue arrangements, participant coordination, and material preparation.
• Manage travel logistics for team members and stakeholders, including booking transportation and accommodations, and preparing travel itineraries.
• Maintain and organize project documents, meeting minutes, reports, and other relevant materials in a systematic and accessible manner.
• Coordinate communication with stakeholders, including government agencies, NGOs, and other partners, including preparing official letters, invitations, coordination, and communication/follow-up.
• Support the preparation of draft concept notes, agenda, budget, and speeches, and collecting receipts, technical and financial reports after the event.
• Support on note taking and preparation of minutes of meetings.
• Support in Lao – English – Lao translation in both written and oral.
• Provide other administrative and technical support to the GGGI Lao PDR Country Program as requested.

Eligibility :                                        

• Applicants to the GGGI internship program must at the time of application meet the following requirements:
• Be enrolled in the final year of a Bachelor’s program or Master’s program, or be 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.

Qualification:

• Enrolled in / recent graduate with a Bachelor or Master degrees in environmental science, environmental management or engineering, economics, international relations, sustainable development, agriculture, forestry, geography or other related fields.
• Experience/ education on international development or in a field related to the Institute’s work;
• Excellent command of spoken and written English and Lao.

Source: https://careers.gggi.org/vacancy/lao-pdr-internship-for-climate-change-unit-567203.html