Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Closing Date: 24 November 2023
Are you passionate about climate change development and eager to make a difference? C4 EcoSolutions invites applications for its 2024 Internship Programme, offering intensive training in February and potential positions with the company starting in March 2024.
C4 EcoSolutions: Internship Programme 2024
Training Overview:
- Global climate finance introduction
- Ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA)
- Defining the climate rationale of a project
- Assessing climate change vulnerabilities
- Structuring a climate change project for global funds
- Writing in the appropriate style for UN clients
- Managing the project development process
- Introduction to undertaking carbon assessments
- Assessing the potential for developing carbon projects and available carbon credits
Selection Criteria:
- Honours or Master’s degree in related disciplines
- Outstanding English writing ability
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- Self-motivated and effective team player
- Interest in extensive travel across Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean
- Optional: Proficiency in analytical techniques (statistical analysis, R, GIS, remote sensing)
- Optional: Working proficiency in French, Spanish, and/or Portuguese
Remuneration: Market-related for an internship contract
How to Apply
Send a motivation letter (max 300 words), a short CV, and contact details of three referees to recruit@c4es.co.za with the title “Internship 2024” in the subject line. The deadline for applications is November 24, 2023. Only complete applications will be considered. Foreign national applicants must provide a copy of their applicable work permit.