Climate Finance Intern

ABOUT CPI

With deep expertise in finance and policy, CPI is an analysis and advisory organization that works to improve the most important energy and land use practices around the world. Our mission is to help governments, businesses, and financial institutions drive economic growth while addressing climate change. CPI has five offices around the world in Brazil, India, Indonesia, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

CPI is a known leader in tracking sustainable investment trends, identifying innovative business models, and supporting the solutions that can drive a transition to a low-carbon, climate-resilient economy. We are unique in our focus on finance, our ability to get the right people to the table, and our analytical rigor.

Our Climate Finance Program is seeking talented and skilled individuals to support teams in developing high-quality and actionable research and policy analysis. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to work with a world-recognized team on cutting edge analytical projects that support policy frameworks and investments to drive the transition to a low-carbon, climate-resilient world. Some of our most well-known projects include the  Global Landscape of Climate Finance, which is the most comprehensive inventory of global climate change investment available and the Global Innovation Lab for Climate Finance whose financial instruments have attracted billions of dollars to drive low-carbon and climate-resilient growth in developing countries. Other work also includes The Net Zero Finance Tracker (NZFT) provides a comprehensive assessment of how finance institutions are progressing on Paris Agreement goals and delivering net zero impact on the ground.

ABOUT YOU

• You are pursuing, or have recently completed, a degree in a relevant field (e.g. engineering, economics, finance, public policy).
• You have a structured and systematic approach to problem-solving.
• You possess a solution-oriented attitude, striving to find innovative and effective ways to address challenges.
• You have a working knowledge of issues in domestic and international climate policy.
• You have a passion for analysis and methods, utilizing rigorous approaches to gather insights and inform decisions.
• You have a precise, detail-oriented approach to research and data analysis.
• You have excellent writing skills and the ability to assist in producing and editing high-quality products.
• You are a proficient user of the MS Office suite, particularly Excel, and able to grasp new software quickly.
• You have outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including fluency in English.
• You are adaptable and professional at all times, with enthusiasm for working as part of a team and an ability to interact with a diverse array of people.

TO APPLY

As part of your application please attach your CV and a cover letter describing your area of specialism, any interest in particular CPI projects and stating your availability.

TIMELINE

• Application deadline: 9am Monday 22nd April 2024
• Invitation to 1st stage interview week of 29th April 2024
• To start as soon as possible, following interviews

Please note:

• We are looking to take on 1-2 interns.
• Remuneration: £13.15 per hour.
• We favour applicants who are available for at least three months though we offer some flexibility both in length and start dates.
• Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
• Applicants must be willing to attend the office twice a week.
• Applicants must be eligible to work and already located in the UK– we are unable to offer any visa sponsorship for this role due to the short term nature.

Climate Policy Initiative is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and we are working to embed these critical values across every facet of our organisation. We seek to establish a working environment where all board members, staff, volunteers, and contractors feel respected and valued regardless of gender, age, race, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation or identity, disability, education, or any other bias. We want to create an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity are openly valued as critical to the success of our organization and the achievement of our mission and vision.

If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. We will then work with you to identify the best way to assist you through the recruitment process.