Global initiatives / Energy Initiative Paid Internship - C40

Job description

Recruitment has opened for a 6 month Global initiatives / Energy Initiative paid internship with C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group. The successful intern is expected to around August/September.

Please note: The Careers Group are doing all the recruitment for this role, on behalf of C40. Please do not contact them directly, all enquiries must come through The Careers Group internships team. Any applications sent to C40 directly will not be considered.

Candidates must include a covering letter stating how they meet the requirements of the role.

The Company

The C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group, now in its 10th year, connects more than 75 of the world’s greatest cities, representing 550+ million people and one quarter of the global economy. Created and led by cities, C40 is focused on tackling climate change and driving urban action that reduces greenhouse gas emissions and climate risks, while increasing the health, wellbeing and economic opportunities of urban citizens.

C40 brings together a unique set of assets and creates a shared sense of purpose. C40 offers cities an effective forum where they can collaborate, share knowledge and drive meaningful, measurable and sustainable action on climate change.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for anyone looking to progress within the field of Sustainability and Development of Climate Change to work in C40’s Global Initiative Team. Working a 40-hour week, the successful candidate will undertake research that will support the various networks and support the production of good practice guides.

The candidate will also support the organisation of city-to-city network interactions and exchanges such as webinars, group calls and workshops. The candidate will also liaise with colleagues in the communications team to ensure that key messages are shared through C40 website, blogs, twitter or other formats, prepare PowerPoint presentations and coordinate network performance metrics on a quarterly basis to track city engagement and progress of the Energy networks.

The Candidate

Applicants must be a graduate / undergraduate in a relevant field and have:

· Demonstrated interest in energy efficiency or renewable energy (through courses taken or prior work or volunteer experience)

· Graduate/ undergraduate in a relevant field

· Excellent interpersonal and written and oral communication skills

· Excellent research skills

· The ability to use webinar platforms (e.g. Adobe Connect, Cisco Webex) and PowerPoint

· Experience living/working in Africa, Asia or Latin America preferred

Benefits

The successful intern will receive compensation of £9.15 per hour.

Application process / Closing Date for applications

Closing Date for applications: 30/6/2015 11.00 am

Candidates must include a covering letter stating how they meet the requirements of the role. Applications with no cover letter will not be accepted.