1. POSITION VACANT: Intern – Climate Insights Unit, Shakti Sustainable Energy Foundation, New Delhi
2. ORGANIZATIONAL BACKGROUND:
Shakti Sustainable Energy Foundation (Shakti) works to facilitate India’s transition to a cleaner energy future, by aiding the design and implementation of policies that promote solutions across energy (clean power, industry, buildings, sustainable transport), non-energy (agriculture, food systems and land) and cross-cutting themes of climate policy, climate finance, and climate insights. Over the last many years, Shakti has become a trusted partner of many policymakers who have requested the organization’s input. Shakti is funded by global and Indian philanthropies with a strong interest in preventing climate change and mitigating harmful carbon emissions.
For more information about Shakti, please visit https://shaktifoundation.in/.
3. ABOUT THE ROLE:
This is an excellent opportunity for fresh graduates looking to learn and play an active role in India’s Net Zero economic transformation and make a difference in the fight against climate change, one of the greatest global challenges of this generation, and to work with a pioneering, professional and respected team.
4. JOB DESCRIPTION/ RESPONSIBILITIES:
Reporting to the Director – Climate Insights, Cities & Critical Raw Material, the Intern -Climate Insights Unit (ICIU) shall handle the following responsibilities.
Key Roles and Responsibilities:
(1) Support in the development and management of research projects;
(2) Assist in the analysis of collected data and contribute to presenting findings and conclusions in reports and presentations;
(3) Assist in writing reports and issue papers in collaboration with team members;
(4) Prepare presentations for stakeholders;
(5) Maintain databases for the team in respect of stakeholders, projects, funding agencies, etc.;
(6) Help the team in outreach and communication;
(7) Assist in preparing funder proposals, managing projects and planning events;
(8) Engage with relevant stakeholders;
(9) Any other responsibility assigned by the programme team.
5. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES:
Qualification:
Master’s degree, or equivalent in Public Policy, Economics, Climate Science, Environment, Energy, Engineering or related streams, from a reputed University or Institute.
Experience and Essential Skills and Competencies
(1) Energetic and diligent individual who is aware of the trends in the energy and climate domain;
(2) Climate optimist with a ‘Can do’ spirit;
(3) Strong in research, data collation, and data analysis;
(4) Demonstrated excellence in written/ verbal communications and presentation skills;
(5) Proficient in MS Office, especially Word, Excel and PowerPoint;
(6) Self-driven, committed and willing to assume delegated responsibilities;
(7) Excellent teamworking and collaboration skills.
6. STIPEND; TENURE:
The selected candidate shall be offered an all-inclusive stipend of INR 45,000/- per month. The tenure of internship is six months with possibility of extension/ regularization.
7. LOCATION: New Delhi
8. NUMBER OF VACANCY: One
9. REFERENCE: ICIU-SSEF
10. CONTACT INFORMATION:
Team SAMS
Strategic Alliance Management Services P Ltd.
1/1B, Choudhary Hetram House, Bharat Nagar
New Friends Colony, New Delhi 110 025
Phone Nos.: 011- 4081 9900; 4165 3612
11. APPLICATION PROCESS:
Eligible candidates interested in the position are requested to urgently apply by or before March 25, 2024.
Interviews with promising candidates are scheduled to start immediately. Candidates who apply first shall be at an advantage.