EUROPEAN CLIMATE FOUNDATION INTERNSHIP

Background                                      

The ECF aims to significantly drive the transformation of Europe to a low carbon economy, which means reducing greenhouse gas emissions in Europe by 30% in 2020 and at least 80% in 2050. The ECF does so by developing and implementing well-crafted climate and energy policies that greatly reduce Europe’s global greenhouse gas emissions. 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, The Netherlands


Eligibility

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; 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, Excel); experience with Mac is an asset.
    - Enthusiastic personality; sense of humor.


Remuneration

The compensation will be similar to that of internships in European institutions like Commission, Council and Parliament. These institutions remunerate their interns with around €1,100 per month.


Deadline: 06 December 2013

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