CLIMATE SOLUTIONS INTERN

About us

International non-profit initiative based in Geneva, the Climate Action Accelerator aims to mobilise a critical mass of intermediary organisations to amplify the implementation of climate solutions. We prioritise supporting organisations in the humanitarian and global health sectors in radically transforming their practices, with the aim of achieving emission reduction targets (-50% by 2030) in line with the Paris Agreement.

The Accelerator already includes 26 partner organisations. By integrating them into a community of sharing and action, and promoting free access to the necessary tools, our effort seeks to contribute to a domino effect that fosters the exponential deployment of sustainable solutions across society.

The Solution Unit

The Solutions Unit identifies, analyses and proposes low-carbon and environmental solutions for organisations working in high social trust sectors. Its mission is two-fold: Providing tailor-made strategic and operational support to partners as well as making available climate and environmental solutions, good practices, and tools available to a large audience.

Your Mission

• Identifying best practices, initiatives and low-carbon solutions on a wide range of topics (transport, procurement, buildings, energy, waste, etc.);

• Analysing solutions (emission reduction potential, feasibility, etc.);

• Supporting the operational implementation of solutions with partners, including performing data analysis, making recommendations and drafting policy and process documents;

• Capitalising on existing work with partners by developing generic tools, example policies and procedures based on partner experiences;

• Preparing presentations, factsheets, project reports, articles, summaries of scientific articles, tools and working documents;

• Supporting the organisation of workshops, trainings, and webinars;

• Uploading website content on wordpress;

• Monitoring climate and environmental news, initiatives and reports;

• Translation of documents into English or French;

• Any other required support for the Solutions team.

• Master's degree student with a specialisation in environment, sustainability, energy, or similar fields;

• Very good knowledge of climate, environmental and decarbonisation issues.

• Excellent analytical and writing skills;

• Able to understand and contextualise new topics quickly;

• Organised and rigorous, with great attention to detail;

• Capable of working in a team and independently;

• Proficiency in standard Microsoft office applications (Word, PPT, Excel). Good knowledge of other tools a plus, e.g. Canva;

• Commitment to the principles and projects of the CAA;

• Fluency in English and French.

Conditions

• Duration: 6 months

• Position based in Geneva with the possibility of working from home one day/week

• Starting date : mid-September

• Internship agreement with a higher education establishment required.