Job Summary
The World Resources Institute Beijing Representative Office is looking for a highly self-motivated student to be research intern supporting policy research and analysis in WRI’s Sustainable Investment and Finance team.
As a research intern, you will help provide research, data analysis, modeling, and outreach support to the Sustainable Investment and Finance team in China and Global offices. The intern will support several interdisciplinary research projects on topics such as transition finance, climate disclosure, supply chain finance, taxonomy, just transition, etc. The term will be at least six months, with a minimum of 3 days per week.
Responsibilities
1. Research & Analysis (60%)
Conduct literature reviews of academic papers
Conduct policy review and research on sustainable finance policies, existing patterns, and analytical methodologies
Conduct data collection, data cleaning and processing
Support other research activities per request
2. Translation and other administrative affairs (40%)
Assist in the project communication (press releases and blogs) per request
Provide administrative support per the request
Qualifications
Enrolled undergraduate or graduate student towards a degree in Finance, Economics, Public policy, Environment, or related majors
Experiences in sustainable finance is a must
Response to request in a timely manner
Be available for at least six months, with a minimum of 3 days per week
Flexibility to work in WRI’s Beijing office or remotely (on-site preferred)
Application
Please send your resume (both Chinese and English) to siqi.zhong@wri.org and indicate your availability. The e-mail should be entitled “Intern applicants: your name - university name”. The position will remain open until it is filled. Early applicants are encouraged.
About WRI
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, orests, 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 people's lives. 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 environmental 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 $100 million. Founded in 1982, WRI has a global staff of 800+ 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.
