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Job Title:   Internship for Green Industrialization   

Organisation: Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI)

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

About US:

Based in Seoul, The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) is an intergovernmental organization founded to support and promote a model of economic growth known as “green growth”, which targets key aspects of economic performance such a poverty reduction, job creation, social inclusion, and environmental sustainability. GGGI works with countries around the world, building their capacity and working collaboratively on green growth policies that can impact the lives of millions. The organization partners with countries, multilateral institutions, government bodies, and private sector to help build economies that grow strongly and are more efficient and sustainable in the use of natural resources, less carbon intensive, and more resilient to climate change.

Job Summary:  We are looking for a talented individual to work with us in the Green Industrialization thematic area to assist the Uganda Office team especially with facilitations, research, and program development. The intern will be working directly with the Industrial Development Officer for Greening Uganda’s Urbanization and Industrialization project.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Compile data from relevant stakeholders in and around Soroti Industrial Park and Entebbe freezone to identify the value proposition of these locations to the stakeholders.
• Compile data for Priority Sector value chain interdependencies for Soroti Industrial Park and Entebbe Freezone.
• Work on RECP readiness score card for Soroti Industrial Park and Entebbe Freezone.
• Develop Export destinations’ compliance checklist and training gap assessment for top 20 Uganda exports through Entebbe Freezone.
• Generate potential leads for potential investors and customers of Entebbe freezone and Soroti Industrial park from local, regional and international companies.
• Compile data from relevant projects around East Africa, Africa and top exporting and importing countries for Uganda to generate leads for potential collaboration with Entebbe and Soroti.
• Develop a list of local, regional, or international competitors for Entebbe Freezone and Soroti Industrial Park highlighting their unique selling points.
• Project Analysis – Analysis of relevant private sector, government- and ODA-funded programs/projects around industrialization and their geographic distributions in GGGI Africa member countries and beyond.
• Support the Uganda team during relevant events, meetings, and workshops.
• Support project design, development, and implementation where relevant.
• Provide other support when requested.

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Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The Intern must hold a Master’s degree in the past 12 months, in economics, agribusiness, investment, or another relevant field
• Proven, strong academic and research track record
• Knowledge and understanding of green industry development issues.
• Experience in gathering, analyzing, and reporting data.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented with good organizational skills
• Excellent computer skills with experience in Microsoft Office and active usage of various social media is an advantage
• Proven analytical and report writing skills are advantageous.
• Well-organized and self-motivated
• Demonstrated ability to do research
• Maturity, initiative, tact and high sense of responsibility
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team
• Creativity, dependability, flexibility, and ability to maintain confidentiality.

How to Apply:

All candidates should apply online at the link below.

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Deadline: 14^th June 2023

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