The Innovative Finance team is offering the position of
Internship in the Innovative (Sustainable) Finance Team
This internship is a learning opportunity for enrolled Master students before their final graduation.
The internship will offer a wide range of activities for those interested in the world of sustainable development finance. Interns will have firsthand experience of working strategically with technical experts to expand their impact and effectiveness. The objective of the internship is to give you an impression of the day-to-day working environment of a global NGO and you will get to work with our people and partners. As part of our team, working directly with sustainability professionals and senior management, you will be exposed to global conferences, participate in meetings, and contribute to projects and the organizational goals of ICLEI. Interns should expect to amass a robust portfolio by the end of the internship.
Tasks may include:
* Support the management of the Transformative Actions Program (TAP)
applications, including: project mobilization; initial screening; regular
update of website and database
* Support in the organization of events and webinars, including: drafting
and sending invitations, confirming the participation of speakers
* Regular revision of potential financial opportunities / technical
assistance opportunities for priority projects
* Support to develop case studies and knowledge products
* Support project-related analytical work, including research and data
collection.
Main requirements:
* Enrolled in vocational training or university in a relevant subject, such
as Economics, Business Administration, International Relations,
Communications, or similar
* Good analytical skills
* Good communication and organizational skills
* Confident user of Microsoft Office
* Fluency in written and spoken English
Advantageous:
* Experience with online and in-person events
* Experience using WordPress and InDesign
* Proficiency in other languages is an asset, especially French or Spanish