The Climate Action Accelerator is a new international non-profit initiative based in Geneva, with the aim of mobilizing a critical mass of intermediary organizations to scale up the implementation of climate solutions, keep global warming below 2°C and avoid the risk of dangerous runaway climate change. Partner of the UNFCCC's RACE TO ZERO campaign, the Initiative already includes 16 international aid and health organisations, including: Terre des hommes, the International Committee of the Red Cross and Doctors without Borders. By integrating them into a community of action, the initiative helps these organizations to reduce their own GHG emissions by at least half each decade. This effort is intended to contribute to a domino effect that encourages the exponential deployment of sustainable solutions throughout society.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

Contribute to the initiative's fundraising activities:

• Prospecting new funding partners in Switzerland and abroad with a focus on foundations, corporate sponsors, as well as private and institutional donors (ECHO, etc.)
• Write and submit fundraising proposals
• Represent the organisation before donors and prospects
• Support the fundraising efforts of partner organisations
• Contribute to cross-cutting projects

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Educational background in management, business school, marketing, political science or equivalent;
• Additional training or education in sustainability/environment, environmental transition is an asset
• Fluent use of German, French, German and English (spoken and written) is required
• Motivated, open-minded and outgoing personality, who is not afraid to contribute new ideas
• Adherence to the values and projects of the initiative

WHAT WE OFFER

• An opportunity to affect real, meaningful change on the most pressing issue of our time.
• A position with room for your own ideas and initiative.
• An innovative and dynamic team.
• Valuable support from a dedicated team of mentors and volunteers.
• A working environment with leading partners in their sector: MSF, ICRC, Terre des Hommes...

6 months | Starts October 2022 | Paid internship: Amount depends on level of education | Tripartite Internship Agreement mandatory