MOROCCO: INTERNSHIP IN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS (COMMUNICATION&INTERNATIONAL LAW)
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.
GENERAL INFORMATION
- Application period for the program: February 18th to March 05th 2025
- Internship duration: 6 months
- Salary: 500 USD/month
- Location: Rabat, Morocco
ABOUT GGGI
Launched since November 2015, the GGGI program in Morocco aims to support the process of implementing the National Sustainable Development Strategy (NSSD), the Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through the promotion and support of the implementation of a green, inclusive and sustainable development model at national and territorial level, aligned with the advanced regionalization process adopted by the Kingdom of Morocco. Its technical assistance focuses on policy and incentive formulation, identifying and designing bankable projects, and securing funds for their implementation.
The GGGI Morocco program focuses on four key themes:
- Climate Finance: To improve access to climate finance in Morocco's regions.
- Circular Economy and Waste Management: To support national mitigation actions in the waste sector and develop a biodigestate standard in Morocco through the implementation of the \"Organic Waste to Energy\" program.
- Carbon Pricing and Article 6 of the Paris Agreement: To design policy approaches for Morocco under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement through the \"DAPA program\" and to assist in setting up the Article 6 framework in Morocco through capacity building and legal support.
- Energy Transition and Investment Mobilization: To support Morocco's energy transition by developing large-scale investment projects in renewable energies, such as Green Hydrogen, floating photovoltaic solar, offshore wind, and organic waste-to-energy solutions.
ABOUT THE GGGI INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
The Global Green Growth Institute internship program (also called \"Grow Green\" Program) provides 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 GGGIโs 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 Morocco is seeking a motivated local intern, of Moroccan nationality, to support its Communications and International Relations activities. The intern will work with a dynamic local team focused on advancing the Green Growth agenda in Morocco and will receive support and guidance from the Project Manager and the Communications focal point. This internship provides a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in strategic communication, project outreach, desk research, policy analysis, public relations, stakeholder engagement, and the review of legal and regulatory frameworks within the context of global green growth. The assignment will include the following but not limited to:
1) Communication and outreach support
- Manage GGGI Moroccoโs LinkedIn page and create content for visibility and outreach
- Design a social media communication plan ahead of GGGI Moroccoโs planned events
- Conduct desk research and collect data from project reports to support project development and outreach on social media
- Participate in monthly meetings with the communications team in HQ, present GGGI Moroccoโs key achievements and mitigation measures and report back to the Project Manager and the local team on key highlights and potential deadlines
2) Event coordination support
- Assist in the organization of conferences, meetings, seminars and workshop events, mobilize participants, speakers, experts and guests and conduct satisfaction surveys
- Coordinate logistical aspects of GGGI Moroccoโs events, including preparing event invitations, managing attendance, preparing visa and expense claims on behalf of participants, liaising with different hotel conference venues to obtain the best quotation, documenting the event, and preparing event write-ups
- Coordinate with the GGGI Communication team in HQ in promoting GGGIโs achievements across GGGI Moroccoโs LinkedIn page
3) International relations support
- Assist in developing and maintaining communication with key stakeholders, including government officials consultants, private parties, and other stakeholders, ensuring alignment with project goals
- Support project steering/monitoring committee meetings engaging all the stakeholders concerned
- Help prepare communication materials tailored for stakeholders, such as project briefing notes, policy briefs, and reports where needed
- Support the drafting and editing of key messages to be delivered during stakeholder meetings, presentations, and consultations
4) International Law and Policy Analysis Support
- Help in analyzing national policies and legislation in Morocco to identify gaps or opportunities for alignment with international environmental agreements (e.g., Paris Agreement, SDGsโฆ.).
- Assist in drafting recommendations for GGGI country team and for policymakers based on findings from legal and policy reviews.
- Support the preparation of legal briefs or summaries on emerging international law issues relevant to GGGIโs work in Morocco.
ELIGIBILITY
To be eligible for this internship, candidates must meet the following criteria:
1) Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in or recently graduated (within 12 months) from a relevant degree program (e.g., Political Science, International law, International Relations, Communications or related fields).
- Strong interest in sustainable development and Green growth.
- Excellent communication skills in both English and French (knowledge of Arabic is an advantage).
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Proficient in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Previous internship or volunteer experience in a relevant field is a plus.
- Experience in providing communications and research support with strong analytical skills is highly desired.
2) Functional
- Demonstrates some understanding of Moroccoโs Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC), , Renewable Energy landscape in Morocco, Circular Economy and Waste Management concepts, and Article 6 of the Paris Agreement.
- Flexibility, responsiveness, and ability to manage multiple activities to tight deadlines.
- Great writing skills to produce reports and communication materials in coordination with the communication and policy intern.
- Be able to lead where needed and support the Project Manager and the local team.
3) Corporate
- Understands and actively supports GGGIโs mission, vision and values.
- Ready to anticipate and provide necessary support to the Project Manager and those who need support
- Able to handle complex multi-stakeholder relationships and particularly governmental officials
- Keen on maintaining a high degree of professional integrity
- Able to work effectively with other teams/departments of a high degree of cultural/professional diversity
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Interested candidates are invited to submit the following documents:
- A cover letter expressing interest in the internship and relevant qualifications.
- An updated resume/CV.
- Contact information of two current/previous teachers or two academic references.
- Any relevant academic transcripts or certificates/diplomas.
SELECTION PROCESS
- Deadline is March 05th, 2025 (23:59 KST). Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered.
- GGGI evaluates applications based on: eligibility requirements, relevance of academic study and work/internship 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.
- Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview, which may be conducted in person or online. Only successful candidates will be notified.
- The selected intern will undergo an onboarding process during the initial week, upon accepting the internship offer, to familiarize themselves with GGGIโs mission, values, and ongoing projects.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Duration: The internship program is for at least three months and up to six months. Once selected, you 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 Project Manager, and the latter should inform the Office of HR accordingly.
Learning Outcomes: before completion of the internship, the Project Manager is expected to review the learning outcomes with the intern.
Certificate: provided upon successful completion of the internship, upon request.
CONFIDENTIALITY
It is highly expected from the selected individuals to maintain the highest level of confidentiality to the aforementioned information, during and after the completion of the assignment. The Consultant shall practice highest standard of professional and ethical values and norms in providing this consultancy.
Child Protection - GGGI is committed to the protection of children, regardless of whether a 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.
Child protection โ GGGI is committed to child protection, irrespective of whether any specific area of work involves direct contact with children. GGGIโs Child Protection Policy is written in accordance with the Convention on the Rights of the Child.