Raising National Climate Ambition Intern

World Resources Institute•Washington, DC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

WRI’s Climate, Economics, and Finance (CEF) Program leads WRI’s work on transforming economic, financial, and governance systems globally and on achieving WRI’s climate goals. Its work is divided into three pillars: (1) raising ambition aligned with global goals, (2) implementing action on the ground, and (3) shifting the economic and financial “rules of the game,” or architecture. This intern will work specifically within our ‘Ambition’ pillar to advance core pillar objectives. This is a hybrid position which requires 8 days per month in the Washington, DC office. Existing work authorization is required at the time of application submission as WRI is unable to sponsor any visa work sponsorship for this position. To be eligible for this position, you must be a resident of DC, Maryland or Virginia at the start of employment.

Requirements

Completed Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Policy, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Economics, Engineering, the Natural Sciences, Public Policy, Data Analysis, or related field; completed or nearly completed Master’s Degree preferred
Demonstrated research experience, including conducting literature reviews, synthesizing findings, and translating complex information into clear insights (e.g., through academic research, internships, or professional experience)
Strong technical and analytical skills, including experience working with data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, R, Python, or similar tools), as well as familiarity with methods such as regression analysis, policy analysis, and comparative process tracing
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, concise, and well-structured reports, briefs, and other written materials for diverse audiences
Familiarity with national and international climate change and energy policies
Ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner
Ability to handle multiple priorities in a deadline-driven professional environment
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with teams
Existing work authorization is required at the time of application submission as WRI is unable to sponsor any visa work sponsorship for this position.
Must be a resident of DC, Maryland or Virginia at the start of employment.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the UNFCCC negotiating process a plus

Responsibilities

Conduct desk research and literature reviews to gather information about countries’ near-term (NDC) and long-term (LT-LEDS) climate and sectoral transition policies under the UNFCCC, as well as other relevant national climate policy documents
Conduct technical analyses to extract and structure data from policy documents and apply quantitative and qualitative research methods (e.g., regression analysis, comparative case studies, process tracing) to assess the impact and efficacy of climate and sectoral transition policies
Review academic studies and grey literature to extract ambitious ‘benchmarks’ against which to compare countries’ climate targets
Assist with and/or co-author reports, briefs, and data products
Assist with and/or co-author blog posts and other communication documents
Support day-to-day project management tasks including notetaking, drafting summaries of meetings, and collecting information from partners on their activities
Track project deliverables under the supervision of a project manager
Assist in preparing outreach materials and analysis to inform country-level policy discussions and technical assistance efforts