Overview
The cross-programmatic Climate and Energy Program (CEP) and EMBARQ, the World Resources Institute's Center for Sustainable Transport, Transport and Climate Change Signature Initiative Team is looking for a research intern for its Washington, DC office.
The CEP - EMBARQ Transport & Climate Change Research Intern will work closely with CEP - EMBARQ’s Transport & Climate Change Team and with CEP and EMBARQ researchers on a variety of research and writing assignments, with a focus on GHG emission reduction accounting tools for the transport sector. The intern will support CEP and EMBARQ researchers on a variety of research and writing assignments on topics that include sustainable GHG inventory, Monitoring – Reporting – Verifying (MRV) procedures and standards, and financial mechanisms (especially NAMA).
The position reports to the CEP-EMBARQ Transport & Climate Change Director and is located at WRI’s headquarters in Washington, DC. It is a 6 months preference paid internship with flexible start and end dates, with an ideal start in September 2013. Some travel may be required. It will be a unique hands-on experience that will also have an immediate impact.
Major Responsibilities
80% Research and Data Analysis:
- Assists with research, data analysis and modeling tasks on topics related to GHG accounting tools in the transport sector
- Collects and analyzes information; and monitors and analyzes relevant material from conferences and seminars, academic journals, and reports from a wide variety of sources, including NGOs.
- Plans and executes quantitative data analysis; prepares results to complement published material.
- Summarizes existing literature and research results for incorporation into research publications, presentations, and briefing memos.
- Works collaboratively with research staff to develop and complete data and writing assignments. Completes assignments while identifying gaps as well as questions, and in accordance with deadlines.
- Occasional manuscript review and factual verification.
10% Outreach:
- Maintains relationships with external partners on related research and action.
- Maintains relations with internal partners
10% Administrative:
- Participates in meetings as related to special assignments.
- Gains clear knowledge of program structure and protocol by learning organizational chart, research portfolios, administrative units, and associated staff.
- Provides office support to include word processing, faxing, copying, filing, and mailing.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in sustainable low-carbon transport modelling, transport planning, policy, or other related field required;
- Master’s degree preferred.
- At least one year of full-time work experience required; two years of work experience preferred.
- Fluent in English.
- Demonstrated interest in GHG accounting tools/low-carbon development required;
- Strong writing skills required.
- Basic knowledge of MS Word, Excel (or other spreadsheet programs) and capacity to learn other types of graphics and presentation programs required;
- Strong organization, high initiative, clear interpersonal skills, eye for detail, creativity and design, mature judgment, team player, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment required.
- Competence to undertake high-profile research assignments with minimal supervision.
Salary: Commensurate with education, experience and position responsibilities. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.
Start Date & End Date: September 2013. End dates negotiable
To apply, please submit cover letter, resume, and one-page writing sample at wri.org/careers. No phone calls please.