Research Measurement and Planning Paid Internship - C40

Job description

Recruitment has opened for a 6-month full-time paid Internship role with C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group. The successful intern is expected to start in August 2015.

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 accepted.

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 offers cities an effective forum where they can collaborate, share knowledge and drive meaningful, measurable and sustainable action on climate change.

The Role

C40 is offering interested graduates/undergraduates the opportunity to work in our Research Measurement and Planning team to undertake research and analysis on a range of climate related activities. Working a 40-hour week, the successful intern will review and assess C40 cities’ Climate Action Plans (CAP) against internationally agreed frameworks including the Compact of Mayors, develop a CAP database for the cities in our network and conduct analysis to identify best practices and insight to share amongst C40 staff and cities.

The Candidate

Candidates must:

•Be a graduate/undergraduate in a relevant field

•Have excellent written and oral communication skills

•Have research and analysis skills

•Be able to work independently

•Have the ability to do presentations

•Knowledge of environment/climate issues and players would be a plus.

Benefits

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

Application Process Closing Date for applications

Interested candidates should apply with their CV and a covering letter stating how you meet the criteria. All applications must be received by Friday 10 July 2015 at 11.00 am. CVs that are not accompanied with a covering letter will not be considered.

Please note that the Careers Group, on behalf of C40, is managing the recruitment for this role. Please do not contact C40 directly; all enquiries must come through the Careers Group internships team. Any applications sent to C40 directly will not be accepted.