Internship, Climate Finance

The Climate Finance Internship Program is designed to give qualified and highly motivated students and graduates the opportunity to work for a mission driven not-for-profit organization in a global setting. You will have the chance to improve your analytical and technical skills working alongside a skilled and dedicated team of analysts.

TYPICAL DUTIES:

• Support rigorous quantitative evaluation of national and international climate finance mechanisms and climate and energy policies
• Under the direction of research analysts, contribute to the design, management, and implementation of complex analytical, data-driven projects
• Assist in the writing and editing of high-quality CPI products, including full reports, executive summaries, blogs, and presentations
• Communicate and collaborate with CPI staff working around the globe
• Support the production of high-quality materials on demanding deadlines

ABOUT YOU:

• You are passionate about addressing climate change and the importance of policy and finance for taking action
• You are currently undertaking, or have recently completed an under- or post-graduate degree in a quantitatively rigorous field or discipline related to the work carried out by CPI, including but not limited to economics, finance, or public policy
• You possess solid quantitative skills. Familiarity with programming languages such as SQL, R or Python is desirable
• You are fully proficient in Microsoft Office suite
• You can demonstrate excellent drafting and communication skills
• You are fluent in English, both spoken and written. Knowledge of other languages is highly desirable
• You are available for a minimum period of 3 months, between 20 and 40 hours per week
• You have the right to live and work in one of our office locations or are able to obtain a visa that allows you to do so