The Climate Action Accelerator is a new international non-profit initiative based in Geneva, aiming to mobilise a critical mass of intermediary organisations to scale up the implementation of climate solutions, keep global warming below 2°C and avoid the risk of dangerous runaway climate change. The Accelerator already counts over 20 partner organisations (in our three targeted sectors: aid, health and higher education). By integrating them into a community of action, the initiative helps these organisations reduce their GHG emissions by at least half each decade. This effort intends to foster a domino effect encouraging the exponential deployment of sustainable solutions throughout society. https://climateactionaccelerator.org/

The Solutions Unit identifies, analyses and proposes low-carbon solutions for the international aid sector. It works on measuring the carbon footprint of partner organisations and on the operationality of key solutions and actions on a variety of themes. It produces technical and general documents and provides recommendations. It helps to support partners and draw up environmental roadmaps.

Your mission:

Identifying best practices, initiatives and low-carbon solutions on a wide range of topics (transport, purchasing criteria, logistics, buildings, energy, waste).

Contributing to the analysis of the solutions identified (emission reduction potential, feasibility, externalities, costs).

Preparing presentations, articles, tools and working documents. Content translation into English or French

Supporting the organisation of internal seminars, training workshops with external partners and webinars.

Helping to manage the website (setting content parameters, updating). Monitoring external news, initiatives and reports relevant to the work of the Centre.

Support for the Solutions Pole's missions.

Identifying best practices, initiatives and low-carbon solutions on a wide range of topics (transport, purchasing criteria, logistics, buildings, energy, waste).

Contributing to the analysis of the solutions identified (emission reduction potential, feasibility, externalities, costs).

Preparing presentations, articles, tools and working documents. Content translation into English or French

Supporting the organisation of internal seminars, training workshops with external partners and webinars.

Helping to manage the website (setting content parameters, updating). Monitoring external news, initiatives and reports relevant to the work of the Centre.

Support for the Solutions Pole's missions.

Profile

Very good knowledge of climate, environmental and decarbonisation issues. Excellent analytical and writing skills (English and French).

Previous skills and experience in translation and website management would be a distinct advantage.

Ability to work in a team and independently, to be organised and rigorous, to understand and contextualise new subjects quickly, and to manage priorities and deadlines.

Master's degree in progress in environment or energy. Proficiency in the Office pack (Word, PPT, Excel).

Fluency in English and French.

Commitment to the principles and projects of the CAA.

Conditions

Duration: 6 months

Position based in Geneva - 20% to 40% Teleworking possible Starting date : ASAP

Internship agreement with a higher education establishment required. The internship must meet the conditions set by the Conseil de surveillance du marché de l'emploi (CSME).