Traineeship - Climate Mitigation (Bogotá)

Climate Mitigation Trainee 

 
About Climate Focus 

Climate Focus is a pioneering international advisory company advising governments, multilateral organizations, non-governmental and philanthropic organizations, and companies across the globe on policies, programs, and projects to mitigate and adapt to the impacts of climate change. 

Our international and multidisciplinary team provides independent advice and develops knowledge products that are relevant for today’s decision-makers and are rooted in deep knowledge of climate science policy and finance.  

Climate Focus has offices located in Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Berlin, Washington D.C., and Bogota. For an overview of our recent projects and publications, see www.climatefocus.com.  
 

Traineeship description 

The trainee will be based in our Bogota office and participate in projects Climate Focus is carrying out for its clients globally, ranging from climate finance feasibility assessment and carbon project development to legal and policy research and the development of agricultural zero-deforestation business models. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a pioneering, versatile and dynamic organization, committed to advancing policy design, building capacity, implementing carbon finance mechanisms, and scaling-up sustainable business opportunities. Tasks will include:  

• Research on climate policy and governance, carbon markets and pricing, climate finance, land use change (e.g., deforestation, afforestation, and restoration), and sustainable business models to address drivers of deforestation 

• Supporting the development of communication and stakeholder engagement strategies for climate policies and programs 

• Supporting drafting and editing of reports and briefings 

• Contributing to the acquisition process by supporting proposal preparation  

Profile 
Successful candidates will have: 

• Completed a bachelor’s degree in biology, political science, law, or other related fields. A master’s degree in public policy, climate policy, carbon accounting, sustainability management, or similar. Postgraduate students currently finalizing their degrees are welcome to apply 

• Proven skills (and fluency) in writing papers, articles, or reports in English and Spanish (knowledge of other languages such as Portuguese, French, or German is a plus) 

• Excellent research and analytical skills  

• Proven affinity with environmental protection, and climate change mitigation and adaptation 

• Previous experience or education in the field of climate change policy, climate and development finance, or sustainability  

• Experience with spatial data analysis and visualization is a plus 

• Team player that enjoys working in a fast-paced international environment  

• Permission to work in Colombia  

What we offer 

• 3-month paid traineeship, with possibility of extension for additional 3 months. 

• After the finalization of the traineeship period, an analyst or consultant position might be considered. 

• An inspiring workplace among colleagues in our office in Bogota, with the option to work (partially) remotely  

• Opportunity to work with staff members from across our international team, with expertise in many different areas of climate change mitigation and adaptation 

• Opportunity to contribute to a range of different project and activity types within the company 

• Opportunity to gain experience with a range of consultancy skills including acquisition, research, and report writing 

Application 

Climate Focus values the positive impact that different experiences and perspectives contribute to our team. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities and are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills and abilities. We welcome applicants from groups that are under-represented in our field or who may face institutional barriers in accessing opportunities.   

 
Interested candidates should submit their CV and a one-page cover letter in PDF format and in English.

Applications will be considered until May 2nd.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.