Research Internship at Africa Carbon Exchange (ACX)
ACX is an environmental consulting company working with various stakeholders throughout the region to provide them with innovative, comprehensive and cost effective solutions to the effects of climate change and promote sustainable development.
Our projects are geared towards promoting sustainable and vibrant development, based on low carbon emissions and environmental sustainability.
We are looking for a Research Intern who will work directly with our team to produce research and deliverables focusing on climate change/environment.
Desired Qualities
- Ability to be confidential.
- Having technical understanding of environmental issues
- Pay special attention to details
- Able to work in a team
- Highly organized, self-directed, and resourceful.
- Proactive and resourceful in getting things done on time.
Qualifications
- Has or is currently pursuing an environmental or research related degree
- Research projects experience
- Data analysis
- Report writing
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Excellent skills in PowerPoint and Excel and research tools such as SPSS or R.
Responsibilities
- Assist in and conduct secondary research to support presentations, research reports, and projects. This may also include field work.
- Keep abreast with news around climate change related issues and share updates on social media and websites.
- Seek out and record of research grant opportunities available.
- Drafts blog post on related topics.
- Assist in the production and editing of presentations and research reports
- Assist in light marketing duties as needed
- Support the team by carrying out various administrative duties.
- Keep accurate records of research documentation and reports
- Data Collection
- Keep track of all ongoing research projects
Interested candidates should send in their applications enclosing a cover letter and Curriculum Vitae to careers@africacarbonexchange.com.
The intern will receive a modest stipend for services provided.
