GCA is a leading international organization dedicated to addressing climate change and promoting adaptation action for resilient development. We collaborate with governments, International Financial Institutions (IFIs), businesses, and communities to develop and implement innovative solutions that strengthen resilience and support adaptation to climate change impacts.

The main Africa Adaptation Acceleration Program (AAAP), established by GCA and the African Development Bank (AfDB) to increase adaptation activities and raise funds for climate-resilient development in Africa, serves as the vehicle for implementing GCA's strategy on the continent. GCA has so far included adaption strategies into $9 billion worth of IFI-funded projects throughout Africa. Under the AAAP, GCA's work focusses on four pillars: food security; infrastructure and nature-based solutions; youth entrepreneurship and adaptation jobs; and adaptation financing. These areas are where investments in adaptation and resilience development may pay off handsomely for African countries.

Concerning the role

We cordially encourage you to become a Project Support Intern and become a part of our team. This position offers a special chance to help GCA's involvement in EU programs. You will be instrumental in promoting transformative change, strengthening global climate resilience, and leaving a lasting legacy by joining us. We would be thrilled to have you on board if you are enthusiastic about making a positive difference in the world and constructing a sustainable future.

For junior employees hoping to move into a professional context, this function is a great chance because it offers broad exposure to a variety of topics and expertise. The role greatly advances career growth by providing practical experience in stakeholder coordination, event planning, operational support, and climate adaptation and resilience measures.

RESPONSIBILITIES

In order to improve governance and support resilience and climate adaption plans, the Project Support Intern will help GCA participate in EU projects. Coordinating with different stakeholders, planning conferences and events, and helping the R4I manager with administrative and workflow management will be the main focusses of the job. Principal duties consist of:

Project and Program Operations

Help with the administrative facets of project implementation, such as overseeing document workflows, facilitating communication both internally and externally, and filing and retrieving project papers.
Assist the R4I manager with operations and administration.
assist in creating summaries of study findings and project progress in reports and presentations.

Stakeholder Coordination:

Continue to communicate with researchers, local government representatives, NGOs, and other pertinent parties as well as project partners and stakeholders.
Help plan and direct stakeholder meetings, making sure that all logistical aspects are taken care of effectively.
Assist in putting together presentations and briefing documents for meetings with stakeholders.

Event and Conference Organization:

Help with scheduling, registration management, and event messaging, among other administrative and logistical tasks associated with planning conferences and events.
Assist with the creation of agendas, guest lists, and presentation materials, among other event materials and paperwork.
Organise equipment, manage on-site logistics, and work with venues to make sure events go off without a hitch.
draft papers detailing the main conclusions and comments received after the event.

GCA TEAM: Research for Impact (R4I)