Sustainable Finance & Advisory Intern – Nairobi based

About This Opportunity

We are representing a confidential sustainable finance advisory organization seeking a talented intern to join their climate finance practice in Nairobi. This is a full-time remote internship of up to 6 months, expected to start in mid-September 2026. You must be based in Nairobi with a home office setup that supports full-time remote work.

Responsibilities

• Write detailed, high-level reports on climate-critical sustainable finance topics including renewable energy transition, climate-aligned debt instruments, low-carbon and climate-resilient transport, nature-based solutions and biodiversity finance, climate-smart agriculture, water security, and climate adaptation in the built environment
• Organize and support climate finance events, manage climate-focused projects, and engage key stakeholders across the climate finance and development ecosystem
• Contribute to multiple climate and nature-positive projects, ensuring climate-related deliverables are completed accurately and on deadline
• Prepare presentations, technical documents, and briefing materials in support of climate finance advisory engagements
• Develop financial models for climate mitigation and adaptation investments, conduct due diligence on climate-aligned transactions, and support the structuring of green and blue finance solutions
• Conduct high-level research on climate data, climate risk metrics, climate impact measurement frameworks, and market opportunities relevant to investment projects
• Support the design and execution of climate resilience, net-zero transition, and nature-positive investment solutions
• Research and analyze climate impacts, risks, and finance solutions across energy transition, climate-smart agriculture, water and food security, resilient infrastructure, and ecosystem restoration sectors

What We're Looking For

Required qualifications:

• Recent graduate with a background in Climate Change, Climate Finance, Environmental Science, Sustainable Finance, or International Development with a strong climate focus
• Demonstrated interest in climate action and a working understanding of climate science, climate risks, or climate solutions
• Fluency in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Fluency in English is required
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex climate and finance concepts to diverse stakeholders
• Genuine passion for climate action and a clear understanding of how climate finance drives net-zero transitions and builds climate resilience
• Highly motivated with a strong desire to develop expertise in climate finance, green investment structuring, and climate impact measurement
• Able to work independently, ensuring climate-related deliverables are completed accurately and to deadline
• Strong report writing skills, particularly on technical climate and finance topics, and excellent project timeline management
• Collaborative team player ready to adapt to new challenges in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment focused on climate solutions

Desirable skills:

• Climate research and data analysis
• Climate risk assessment and scenario modeling
• Climate impact quantification
• Presentation design
• Financial modeling for green and climate investments
• Fluency in a second language

How We Work With You

When you apply through Get A Job.ai, our recruiting team will review your credentials and conduct an initial screening conversation. If there's a strong match, we will submit your profile to our client for consideration. Please do not attempt to contact the client directly, as all applications must come through our talent team to be considered.

Application deadline: September 4th

Pay

Compensation details will be discussed during the screening process.

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