Climate Change & Sustainability-Summer Intern, Washington

Climate Change & Sustainability-Summer Intern, Washington

Closing date: Friday, 11 April 2014

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Organization

IDB - Inter-American Development Bank

Country

United States

City

Washington, United States

Office

IDB Washington

Climate Change & Sustainability-Summer Intern
Hiring Unit Overview
The Climate Change and Sustainability Division (INE/CCS) serves as the IDB focal point on climate change mitigation and adaptation.
Description of Functions/Activities
As part of the mitigation group at INE/CCS, the intern will assist in the coordination and execution of mitigation activities, especially those related to NAMAs. Key responsibilities and activities include:

• Participate in the design of projects and programs related to NAMAs in the region, specially focused on energy, transport and housing;
• Assist in project management and supervision, including budget planning and execution;
• Draft technical reports and proposals;
• Provide technical feedback on consultants work and activities related to projects on mitigation;
• Assist in the organization of workshops and training activities for clients in the area of mitigation

Qualifications
Qualifications
Academic Background: (area of required specialization)
Students pursuing a MA or PhD Degree in a subject relevant to climate change mitigation (e.g. Engineering, Economics, International Development)
Computer Skills:
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Languages: English and Spanish
Notes

• Internship experience on international organizations is desired
• Work experience in Latin America and the Caribbean region preferred
• Teamwork with excellent coordination among colleagues in diverse disciplines to complete a joint product for internal and external use;
• Good organization skills to take on multiple responsibilities simultaneously and maintain good attention to detail;
• Highly-developed technical report writing and verbal communication skills; motivation, creativity, problem-solving skills.

The IDB is committed to diversity and inclusion and to providing equal opportunities in employment. We embrace diversity on the basis of gender, age, education, national origin, ethnic origin, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion, and HIV/AIDs status. We encourage women, Afro-descendants and persons of indigenous origins to apply.

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