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World Resources Institute works to improve people’s lives, protect and restore nature and stabilize the climate. As an independent research organization, we leverage our data, expertise and global reach to influence policy and catalyse change across systems like food, land and water; energy; and cities. Our 2,000+ staff work on the ground in more than a dozen focus countries and with partners in over 50 nations.

Program Overview for Climate Economics and Finance (CEF)

The Climate, Economics, and Finance (CEF) Program uses cutting-edge analysis, innovative tools, and real-world implementation to inform India’s low-carbon transition—one that is technologically viable, economically sensible, socially inclusive, and nature-positive.

Job Highlight:

We are looking for an intern to join our Climate, Economics, and Finance (CEF) team. This individual will primarily support data collection for energy-economy models and literature reviews for knowledge products.

Qualifications and experience:

• Pursuing a Master’s degree from a reputed university in climate change, sustainability, public policy, development studies, or any other related subjects.

• Minimum 0-1 years of relevant work /internship experience.

What you will do:

• Conduct literature reviews and compile data from diverse datasets; support data cleaning, validation, and preparation for the Green Economy Model for India.
• Document model interlinkages and associated data sources.
• Review literature for ongoing projects under the Green Economy Model (GEM), including on the climate and land-use impacts of rising biofuel demand and production.
• Analyse and present data from model outputs and any relevant databases they come across during the internship.
• Support the team with any other tasks as required during the internship

What you will need

• Proficiency in the use of MS-Office (including MS-Excel, MS-Word, etc.)
• Basic understanding of economics and climate change.
• Familiarity with Google Scholar, digital libraries (such as JSTOR, ScienceDirect, SpringerLink), and datasets (such as IPCC, IEA, World Bank, FAO, government portals) is preferred.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with Python/R/STATA is desirable.
• Familiarity with Vensim is desirable.

Stipend: 25,000 Per Month

Location: Bengaluru/Mumbai/Delhi
Duration: 3-6 Months
Start date: As soon as possible

List of Documents to be attached:
• Cover Letter
• Resume

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview.

How to Apply

Qualified applicants should apply online at www.wri.org/careers. All applications must be submitted online through this career portal in order to be formally considered. Only select applicants will be contacted for interview. There will be a writing test conducted with final candidates. Please do not contact program staff directly for this position.

Kindly note that WRI India’s recruitment process does not involve any payment at any stage. Applicants will never be asked to share bank account or financial information as part of the application. All official communication and offer letters are issued only through authorised WRI India email IDs.

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