COMMUNICATIONS AND KNOWLEDGE SHARING INTERN

at  Global Green Growth Institute

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

The GGGI UAE program is seeking talented and motivated individuals to support the program’s communications and knowledge-sharing efforts. This opportunity is ideal for those passionate about environmental sustainability communications and eager to gain hands-on experience in strategic communications within an international organization.

The intern would perform the following tasks:

• Support newsletters drafting, event write-ups, press releases, social media posts and report sections.
• Help improve GGGI’s branding and support the regular updating of GGGI UAE’s social media accounts and webpage.
• Create infographics and other visual content for online and print collaterals, enhancing the understanding and engagement of key audiences.
• Support the dissemination of information on project progress and results through compelling messaging and visualization across various platforms.
• Support producing audio or video outputs from existing or original sources.
• Provide translation services covering English and Arabic to facilitate broader communication reach.
• Assist in reviewing, editing, and proofreading GGGI knowledge products, technical reports, training, and communication materials in line with GGGI guidelines.
• Coordinate and support capacity building activities, outreach, and campaigns, harnessing different media to promote the GGGI UAE Program.
• Stay abreast of research and news relevant to GGGI’s areas of work and synthesize key messages for colleagues and key audiences.
• Support the logistics of meetings and events linked to the GGGI UAE program.

QUALIFICATION

• Bachelor’s (or final year) in Administration, Tourism, Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or related fields.
• (MANDATORY) Be able to work and currently living in Abu Dhabi.
• (MANDATORY) Previous experience in communications and knowledge sharing. Previous experience in using social media for business or professional contexts.
• (MANDATORY) Excellent command of English & Arabic in professional settings.
• Proven computer literacy in standard office software applications skills, as well as willingness to learn new tools required.
• Photo recording and video production skills are a plus.
• Experience / knowledge of green growth and sustainable development is a plus.
• Good interpersonal skills, ability to work collaboratively with colleagues from diverse cultural backgrounds and time zones.

• Support newsletters drafting, event write-ups, press releases, social media posts and report sections.
• Help improve GGGI’s branding and support the regular updating of GGGI UAE’s social media accounts and webpage.
• Create infographics and other visual content for online and print collaterals, enhancing the understanding and engagement of key audiences.
• Support the dissemination of information on project progress and results through compelling messaging and visualization across various platforms.
• Support producing audio or video outputs from existing or original sources.
• Provide translation services covering English and Arabic to facilitate broader communication reach.
• Assist in reviewing, editing, and proofreading GGGI knowledge products, technical reports, training, and communication materials in line with GGGI guidelines.
• Coordinate and support capacity building activities, outreach, and campaigns, harnessing different media to promote the GGGI UAE Program.
• Stay abreast of research and news relevant to GGGI’s areas of work and synthesize key messages for colleagues and key audiences.
• Support the logistics of meetings and events linked to the GGGI UAE program