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Burkina Faso: Internship for Sustainable Cooling and Climate Adaptation.
OUAGADOUGOU (BURKINA FASO)
Organization: GGGI – Global Green Growth Institute
Location: Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso)
Grade: Internship
Occupational Groups:
Environment
Meteorology, Geology and Geography
Climate Change
Development Cooperation and Sustainable Development Goals
Closing Date: 2022-03-31
Burkina Faso: Internship for Sustainable Cooling and Climate Adaptation.
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.
CURRENT OPPORTUNITY
GGGI is looking for a talented individual to work with us in the BURKINA FASO COUNTRY OFFICE to support the Social Housing Energy Efficiency Project (BF13) for sustainable cooling and climate adaptation.
If you are thinking of entering the world of international organizations and green growth, an internship at the GGGI could be the ideal start for you. The objective of the internship is to give you a first-hand experience of the day-to-day working at GGGI. The Internship Program is a project-oriented learning opportunity for graduate students to gain experience through research assignments based on GGGI’s current operational needs. GGGI welcomes motivated, open-minded, and self-directed individuals to apply. You will be given an opportunity to work directly with outstanding and inspiring Green Growth professionals, participate in workshops and meetings, and contribute to analytical work as well as innovative rethinking on sustainable green growth.
The assignment will include the followings but not limited to:
1 Consolidation of existing data on the state of cooling systems in BURKINA FASO and West African countries
2 Support the training events in the frame of the project.
3 Compile good practices of passive cooling in traditional and modern buildings In Burkina and West Africa.
4 Support the awareness campaign to promote sustainable cooling in housing.
5 Support to resource mobilization for investments in climate change adaptation
6 Coordinate with SP-CNDD for document review and updates
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.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education in engineering, environmental, climate change or building sciences or related areas is desirable.
A strong background in quantitative methods and data analysis; Proven computer literate in standard office software applications skills.
Experience in research and report writing is beneficial.
Excellent English communication skills, particularly writing and/or editing experience in the field of green buildings, energy efficiency, sustainable industrialization, or related areas.
Ability to work/deliver independently with minimal supervision.
Good interpersonal skills, ability to work collaboratively with colleagues from diverse cultural backgrounds.
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 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.
Child protection – GGGI is committed to child protection, irrespective of whether any specific area of work involves direct contact with children. GGGI’s Child Protection Policy is written in accordance with the Convention on the Rights of the Child.
We do our best to provide you the most accurate info, but closing dates may be wrong on our site. Please check on the recruiting organization’s page for the exact info. Candidates are responsible for complying with deadlines and are encouraged to submit applications well ahead.
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