Equity Economics Intern for the Economics Center

Project description:

If we are to set the world on a path to achieve 1.5 degrees, the 30×30 conservation target, and the SDGs, our current systems need drastic change. At WRI, we are committed to ensuring these changes and needed transitions can lead to equitable, fair, and just outcomes. This is particularly the case post-COVID 19: governments and civil society must ensure that the recovery and transition to a low carbon economy do not perpetuate existing social, structural, regional, and gender inequalities but instead help to deliver a stronger, more equitable and sustainable economy.

To this end, WRI’s Center of Excellence in Economics has joined forces with the Equity Learning Lab of WRI’s Center for Equitable Development to develop a distributional impact assessment tool that will allow the institute as a whole to better understand and measure the equity impacts of the environmental policies and system transformation recommendations from our work. If successful, this tool will be applied to analyze the equity-based distributional impacts of interventions, polices and strategies examined in work across the institute. This effort will allow us to deepen the integrity of WRI’s work and to create a strong case for mutually reinforcing climate and development action in countries.

Job summary:

• Contribute to equity economics research, support literature review, data collection, and analysis, etc.
• Support the project manager in day-to-day project management. Responsibilities may include: team meeting planning, organizing project documentations, editing and proofreading reports, etc.
• Support the organization of internal and external stakeholder meetings
• Support the coordination of work with internal and external partners across programs and countries.

Job Qualifications

• In the process of pursuing master’s degree in social economic studies, data science, or development economics
• Previous experience with scientific writing of research articles (incl. thesis, or research articles for course work)
• Strong quantitative analytical skills: knowledge of Big Data technologies, machine learning and/or GIS software is a plus
• Knowledge of gender equity, social inclusion is a plus
• Proficiency in English (both oral and writing) would be compulsory for this position, knowledge of other languages, e.g. French or Spanish is a plus
• Self-organized and proactive, ability to work under minor supervision
• Creativity in designing and presenting information, ideas
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with teams.

Internships at WRI are learning experiences designed for current students 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 internship opportunities throughout the year in all our programs.

This is an internship post. In order to be eligible candidates need to be registered students in The Netherlands during the full duration of the internship.           

Internship Qualifications

Students must be registered at a college or university in The Netherlands for the full duration of the internship.

Compensation

This internship offers a reimbursement of 300 euros per month.

Duration

This is a full-time, six-month internship, ideally starting in January 2022.

How to Apply

Applicants must apply through the WRI Careers portal to be considered. Please include your CV and a cover letter. Deadline for applications: 18 November 2021. 

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 seven 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.

We are passionate. We value our diversity of interests, skills and backgrounds. We have a flexible work environment. And we share a common goal to catalyze change that will improve the lives of people. Our shared ideals are at the core of our approach. They include: integrity, innovation, urgency, independence and respect.

The foundation of our work is delivering high-quality research, data, maps and analysis to solve the world’s greatest environment and international development challenges, and improve people’s lives. We work with leaders in government, business and civil society to drive ambitious action and create change on the ground. Equally important, we bring together partners to develop breakthrough ideas and scale-up solutions for far-reaching, enduring impact.

We have been growing rapidly: our staff has doubled in size over the past 5 years and our operating budget is now $150 million. Founded in 1982, WRI has a global staff of 900+ people with work spanning 60 countries. We have offices in Africa, Brazil, China, Europe, India, Indonesia, Mexico and the United States as well as a growing presence in other countries and regions. 

WRI is committed to advancing gender and social equity for human well-being in our mission and applies this principle to our organizational and programmatic practices. 

The World Resources Institute (http://www.wri.org) is an environmental and development research and policy organization that creates solutions to protect the Earth and improve people’s lives. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, it is WRI’s policy to recruit, hire, and provide opportunities for advancement in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, parental status, protected veteran status, or disability. WRI’s global agenda requires a staff that is diverse – with respect to race, gender, cultural, and international background. Diverse perspectives and experience enhance the way WRI selects and approaches issues, as well as the creativity and applicability of WRI’s policy research and analysis. WRI, therefore, encourages applications from minorities, persons from other countries (especially developing nations), and from women of all backgrounds.