Climate Mitigation Trainee

ClimateMitigation Trainee

About Climate Focus

Climate Focus is a pioneering international advisory company advising governments multilateral organisations non governmental and philanthropicorganisationsand companies across the globe on policiesprogramsand projects to mitigate and adapt to the impacts of climate change.

Our international and multidisciplinary team provides independent advice and develops knowledge products that are relevant for todays decision-makers and are rooted in deep knowledge of climate science policy and finance.

Climate Focus has offices located in Amsterdam Rotterdam Berlin Washington Bogotá. For an overview of our recent projects and publications see.

Traineeship description
Thetraineewillbe based in ourBogotá office andparticipate in projects Climate Focus is carrying out for its clientsglobally ranging fromclimate finance feasibility assessment and carbon projectdevelopment tolegal andpolicy researchandthe development ofagriculturalzero-deforestation business is an excellent opportunity to work with a pioneering versatile and dynamic organization committed to advancing policy design building capacityimplementing carbon finance mechanisms and scaling-up sustainable business opportunities. Tasks will include:

• Research on climate policy and governancecarbon marketsand pricing climate financeland use change(e.g. deforestation andrestoration)and sustainable business models to address drivers of deforestation.

• Conduct quantitative data analysis related to climate and the environment.

• Conduct research about the economic impact of climate change and climate change mitigation strategies such as carbon pricing.

• Support drafting and editing of reports and briefings.

• Contribute to theacquisition process by supportingproposal writing.

Profile
Successful candidateswill have:

• A Bachelors degree in biology economics finance or other related fields.

• A Masters degree in public policy climate policy carbon accounting sustainability management or similar.
  Postgraduate students currently finalising their degrees are welcome to apply.

• Proven skills (and fluency) in writing papers articlesor reports inEnglish and Spanish(knowledge of other languages such asPortugueseFrenchorGerman is a plus).

• Excellent research and analytical skills.

• Advanced Excel skills.

• Proven affinity with environmental protectionandclimate changemitigationandadaptation.

• Previous experience or education in the field of climate change policy climate and development finance or sustainability.

• Knowledge or experience withspatialdataanalysis andvisualisation is a plus.

• Team player that enjoys workingin afast-pacedinternationalenvironment.

• Permission to work in Colombia - please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship or work permit support for this position.

What we offer

• 3-month paid traineeship withpossibilityofextension.
• An inspiring workplace among colleagues in our office inBogotá with the option to work in a hybrid set up.

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

• Opportunity to contribute to a range of different projects and activity types within the company.

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

Application

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 having 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.

Applications will be considered until mid February.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore if you are interested please submit your application as early as possible.

Required Experience:

Junior IC