Intern, Energy Efficiency Programme – Job Description
The European Climate Foundation’s Energy Efficiency Programme is offering
an internship for six months – possibly extendible to 12 – starting in early
February 2013. The selected candidate will be based in The Hague and will
work closely and actively with the team on a range of tasks:
Support to the team’s grant-making activities: managing relationships with
grantees and grant-seekers; reviewing grantee proposals; evaluating grantee
reports.
Research on energy-efficiency related subjects and monitoring of relevant
legislative developments.
Support to other team activities: drafting reports, presentations and internal
documents; monitoring media for articles of interest to the team and the
broader organisation.
General administrative support, including organising meetings, travel logistics,
etc.
The ideal candidate should embody the following professional qualifications
and personal attributes:
Relevant work experience or academic background in the fields of energy,
climate, environment or public policy.
Demonstrated interest in the mission and values of the European Climate
Foundation. A particular understanding of and interest in energy efficiency
will be particularly valued.
Superior written and verbal English skills. Other languages an asset.
Proven ability to work well under pressure, take initiative and be a creative
problem-solver.
Excellent attention to detail. Ability to prioritize tasks and work well
under pressure, and to actively generate and implement ideas for programme
and office improvement.
Strong administrative and computer skills (PowerPoint, Microsoft, Excel),
Experience with Mac is an asset.
Enthusiastic personality; sense of humour.
We offer an intellectually challenging position with great possibilities
for professional development and an excellent work atmosphere.
Start date: interviews will take place in the second half of December in
The Hague. Work will start as soon as possible after that.
Duration: six months, extendible to 12 for the right candidate.
Compensation: similar to that of internships in European institutions (Commission,
Council and Parliament).
Workplace: The Hague, Netherlands. (Candidates must be in possession of
work permit for The Netherlands in case applicable.)
If you are interested, please send a CV (no Europass CV) and short covering
letter to the attention of Ms Agata Walczak to This email address is being
protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. no later
than Friday, December 6, 2013. Please type the position and your last, first
name as the subject line of your email.
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