By the end of the internship, the intern should have strengthened their understanding and practical skills in:

• Green investment, sustainable finance and climate finance approaches in the region

• Donor and investor documentation, including concept notes, proposals, investment teasers and pitch decks.

• The role of climate policy, Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), sustainable development policy and public/private finance in advancing green growth.

• Professional research, synthesis, stakeholder coordination, meeting documentation and event organization

• Bilingual communication for technical, institutional and external audiences

  
  

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 sustainable finance, finance, banking and climate change.

• Have excellent written and spoken English and Spanish

• Demonstrate strong communication, organization, research and writing skills.

  
  

QUALIFICATION

• Familiarity with Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), sustainable finance instruments, including thematic bonds, blended finance mechanisms and basic banking, investment or project finance concepts.

• Understanding of climate-resilient and nature-positive infrastructure, the project finance cycle and project structuring would be considered an advantage.

• Ability to conduct structured desk research, critically assess information, and produce clear, concise written summaries for technical and non-technical audiences.

• Interest in and experience using AI tools, as well as digital collaboration, facilitation and design platforms.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, PowerPoint and Excel.

• Data analysis, visualisation and/or dashboard development skills would be considered an asset.

• Organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines and work collaboratively in a multicultural environment.

• Attention to detail, professionalism and ability to handle information with discretion.

  
  

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.

  
  

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