Raising National Climate Ambition Intern at Instituto de… · Washington

Summary: World Resources Institute (WRI) is focused on transforming economic, financial, and governance systems to achieve climate goals. The Raising National Climate Ambition Intern will support research and project management efforts within the Climate, Economics, and Finance Program, specifically advancing objectives related to national climate ambition. 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 Required Qualifications: - Completed Bachelor's degree in Environmental Policy, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Economics, Engineering, the Natural Sciences, Public Policy, Data Analysis, or related field - 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 Preferred Qualifications: - completed or nearly completed Master's Degree - Knowledge of the UNFCCC negotiating process a plus Required Skills: Literature Review, Data Analysis, Excel, R, Python, Regression Analysis, Policy Analysis, Comparative Process Tracing, Climate Policy, UNFCCC Negotiating Process, Project Management Benefits: This is a hybrid position which requires 8 days per month in the Washington, DC office., 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., This is a hybrid internship that will be based out of our Washington D.C. office., You will be required to work in the Washington D.C. office at least 8 days per month.