Operations & Finance Intern, NDC Partnership

Internship Summary:

This intern will play an integral role in the daily operations of NDC The Partnership and support grant management and financial reporting projects. Key learning opportunities for this internship include operations management, financial reporting, grant management, contract management and subgrant management. This intern will work closely with the NDC Partnership’s Operations team and Technical Assistance Fund (TAF) team.

Internship Learning Outcomes:

• Financial Reporting – intern will be responsible for enhancing the current monthly, quarterly and yearly financial reporting and reviewing mechanisms by learning more about internal financial management and data visualization tools (i.e. Cognos/TM1 and PowerBI) under the supervision of the Grants & Finance Manager Grant;
• Contract and Subgrant Management – under the supervision of the TAF Operations Manager the intern will support the completion and deliverable tracking of contracts/subgrants, as well as support, spend down plans for closing grants
• Operations Management – intern will work closely with the Executive Assistant of the Global Director to The Partnership to support, update and enhances processes related to NDC Partnership Operations needs such as onboarding, organizational charts, travel tracking, retreat support, team celebrations, creating and ordering business cards for staff and processing related invoices
• Operations Management – intern will help support in the data collection and creation of the NDC Partnership’s weekly newsletter “SU Weekly Update”

Internship Qualifications:

• Excellent analytical and organizational skills
• Strong computer skills, including a high level of comfort with Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Experience with PowerBI would be an asset to the role
• Ability to work with large data sets and develop reports in a clear and concise manner Strong attention to detail
• Flexible, self-motivated, ability to think creatively
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Familiarity and interest to work in climate change and related fields

Compensation

The pay range for this internship opportunity is between $15-18/hour, commensurate with qualifications.

Duration and Location  

• This is a full-time, 6-months internship with flexible start and end dates based on the student’s availability and need for the project.
• This is a remote-based internship with the option to work out of the Washington D.C. office once it reopens.
• WRI will provide a laptop for the duration of your internship.

How to Apply

Please submit a resume and cover letter. Applicants must
 apply through the WRI Careers portal to be considered.

Program Overview (for Internship):

The NDC Partnership is a global coalition that works with national governments, international institutions and civil society, to fast-track climate and development action. To date, the Partnership’s membership is at 193 members and growing, including 114 countries, 43 institutions, and 36 associate members. Through the Partnership, members leverage their resources and expertise to provide countries with the tools they need to implement their NDCs in order to combat climate change and build a better future.

In 2015, the world endorsed the Paris Agreement and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. These historic accords presented countries with an unprecedented opportunity to align the climate and sustainable development agendas to spur economic growth and improve the livelihoods of all people. Nations signal their commitments to the Paris Agreement through Nationally Determined Contributions (or NDCs) – each country’s strategy to cut its own greenhouse gas emissions and build resiliency against the negative effects of a changing climate.

WRI Overview

World Resources Institute (WRI) is an independent, nonprofit global research organization that turns big ideas into action at the nexus of environment, economic opportunity and human well-being. We are working to address critical challenges that the world must overcome this decade in order to secure a sustainable future for people and the planet: climate change, energy, food, forests, water, sustainable cities, and the ocean.

Internships at WRI are learning experiences designed for current students, recent graduates, and other candidates who wish to gain knowledge about a specific area of our work. We strive to attract diverse, intellectually driven candidates who have a passion for sustainability and development. WRI provides many internship opportunities throughout the year in all our programs.  

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