Internship  Climate Policy & Finance

About ClimateFocus
Climate Focus is a pioneering advisory firm specializing in policies programs and projects that mitigate and adapt to the impacts of climate change.

Our international multidisciplinary team works closely with clients in the private sector governments non-governmentaland philanthropicorganizations acrossthe globe anda range of sectors including forests and agriculture renewable energy transport and energy efficiency.

We translate science and market intelligence into actionable advice that is relevant for todays decision-makers and rooted in deep knowledge of climate science policy and addition to our analytical work we support private sector and non-profit entities with the development of carbon projects and programs with a focus on nature-based solutions. We also support carbon market investors with project risk assessments and offer a wide range of due diligence project structuring and legal advice.

Our mission is to drive and supportimpact leveraging low-carbon and climate resilient solutions and strategies.

Climate Focus was founded in 2004 and has offices in Amsterdam Berlin Bogotá Rotterdam and Washington D.C. More information:

Job Description

The successful candidatewillbe based in our Washington andparticipate in projects Climate Focus is carrying out for its international clients. This work will be primarily focused around
climate change mitigation in the land use and forest sector.

This is an excellent opportunity to work with a pioneering versatile and dynamic organization
committedtoenhancing low-emissionpolicies facilitating institutional capacitybuildingforclimate change mitigation activities and acceleratingcarbon markets.

Specific tasks may include but will not necessarily be limited to:

• Conduct quantitative and qualitative research and analysis on issues including deforestation-free production of commodities sustainable supply chains climate smart agriculture landscape restoration climate policy and climate finance.

• Support assessments and advice related to national climate pledges and policies under the Paris Agreement in the context of nature-based solutions forests and food systems.

• Analyze emerging carbon market standards and GHG accounting methodologies regarding alignment with integrity criteria defined by global initiatives such as ICVCM and in-house guidelines

• Review and assess greenhouse gas (GHG) accounting and development projects in forest and land-use sectors.

• Conduct research and analysis related to carbon markets and nature-based solutions.

• Support advisory projects for government multilateral and private sector clientsin the areas ofnature-based solutions climate financecarbon market mechanisms and carbon market transactions.

• Conduct financial and technical analysis of land use business models.

• Assist in business development efforts through proposal writing and coordination.

• Contribute through research drafting and editing to written products such as reports issue papers policy briefs and the Climate Focus blog.

• Contribute to acquisition through support with the preparation of proposals.

The internship will run for a period of 3 months with the possibility of extension.

Climate Focuscurrently operates ahybrid work-from-home and in-person work schedule as public health considerations allow. Therefore the candidate should be based in or willing to relocate to Washington D.C.

Profile
Successful candidates will have:

• A graduate degree in environmental policy business economics forestry agriculture or related disciplines. Recent graduates and those graduating by January 2026 are encouraged to apply.
  

• Strong candidates currently pursuing graduate degrees may be considered.
  

• Full-time (40 hours/week) availability.
  

• Strong interest in building a career in international climate advisory services.
  

The ideal candidate will also have:

• Demonstrated experience and interest in carbon pricing carbon markets climate finance climate policy forests agriculture and/or sustainable supply chains with relevant academic and/or professional experience.
  

• Strong research skills and analytical capacities both qualitative and quantitative.
  

• Excellent writing and communication skills.
  

• Ability to work well within teams across disciplines and cultures.
  

• Proactive intra-team communication skills motivation and self-discipline to succeed in a hybrid work-from-home and in-person work environment.
  
  

• Fluency in English (spoken and written) is and advanced language skills or fluency in Spanish
  and/or Portuguese are strongly preferred.
  
  

• Excellent organizational skills and ability to work under multiple and competing deadlines.
  
  

• Permission to work in the U.S.
  

Climate Focus values the positive impact that different experiences and perspectives contribute to our team. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities and are committed to a team that is made up of diverse skills and abilities. We welcome applicants from groups that are under-represented in our field or who may face institutional barriers in accessing opportunities.

What we offer

• Opportunity to contribute to a wide range of advisory projects with our global team that offer a unique learning experience

• Opportunity to gain experience with a range of consultancy skills including acquisition research and report writing.

• Opportunity to work with staff members from across our international team with expertise in many different areas of climate change mitigation

• Inspiring workplace among colleagues in our office in Washington D.C.

• Start date: the earliest possible start date is January
  5 2026 and the latest possible start date is March 2 2026.

• 3-month paid internship on a full time (40 hrs/week) basis.

• Stipend: 3360 USD gross per month

Application
Interested candidates shouldsubmit their CV and cover letter
in English language only.

The shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a writing assignment.
Candidates who are successful in the writing assignment round will be invited to an interview.

Applications will be considered until the position is filled.

Required Experience:

Junior IC