GREEN GROWTH FOR SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONES 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 developingcountries, with diverse professional, academic, and cultural backgrounds to apply.

CURRENT OPPORTUNITY

We are looking for a talented individual to join the GGGI Indonesia Country Program’s Green Cities and Low Carbon Development Team as an intern, focusing on the Green Special Economic Zone (SEZ) workstream in Indonesia. As part of this initiative, the intern will contribute to the development of environmentally sustainable and socially inclusive SEZs by supporting the amendment of the Green SEZ Guidelines and its piloting in select SEZs. The role involves providing both technical and administrative assistance to ensure prompt, responsive, and high-quality program delivery, working closely with key government partners to drive green growth adoption for SEZ development.
The intern will assist in a wide range of administrative tasks and support the technical delivery of ongoing work under GGGI Indonesia’s Green City and Law Carbon Development Team, with a particular focus on its Green SEZ workstream. The intern will gain hands-on experience and training in various aspects of technical, administrative, and project management, while also developing a solid understanding of an inter-governmental organization. This role will offer valuable exposure to green industrial development practices, sustainable development, green manufacture and green finance. The intern will also engage with key government officials, helping to build their professional network during and beyond the internship period.

The assignment will include, but not be limited to:

• Provide support for research and analysis for the amendment of the Green SEZ Guidelines, by conducting regulatory and institutional framework review around green industrial development in Indonesia.
• Provide support for research and analysis for the amendment of the Green SEZ Guidelines, by identifying recent international best practices and market demands for green industrial certification schemes, such as in the European Union and Southeast Asia.
• Provide support for research and analysis for the amendment of the Green SEZ Guidelines, by supporting the design of the institutional set-up for the certification scheme proposed by the Guidelines.
• Provide support for research and analysis to identify potential green investment projects to be piloted based on Green SEZ Guidelines referring to planning and policy documents that are available, as well as consultations with government, state-owned enterprises (SOEs), and private sectors.
• Provide support in the engagement with key government and sub-national partners as needed, assisting in the development of materials (e.g., PowerPoint presentations, teasers).
• Provide general support to program activities and assist with the preparation or processing of meetings and workshops, including confirming participants, securing venues, drafting Terms of Reference, and preparing agendas.
• Support consultants with administrative procedures, including travel, workshops, and other arrangements.
• Assist with event and meeting logistics, including notetaking, documentation, organizing attendance lists, and processing reimbursements.
• Support the preparation of project communication materials.
• Perform other activities as directed by the supervisor to support the Green Cities and Low Carbon Development Team.
• Commit to work full-time (40 hours per week) from 17 February 2025 to 16 August 2025.

QUALIFICATION

• A bachelor’s degree in economics, public policy, finance, regional planning, environmental management, circular economy and related fields. A pro-active, can-do attitude, with an ability to innovate in finding solutions.
• Highly organized with an eye for detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks at the same time.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with multi-cultural and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong skill in using Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Good level of proficiency in computer illustration applications (e.g. Canva, Adobe Illustrator, etc).
• Experience/knowledge of circular economy and climate change issues is an asset.

Please refer the Job description for details