Intern Impact & ESG (Climate Portfolio)
About the job
Oikocredit’s Climate Strategy sets out a bold vision to scale investments in climate\-smart solutions that foster community resilience and sustainable development, responding to the urgent global need for inclusive climate action, while aligning with Oikocredit’s mission to empower low\-income communities through catalytic capital.
Oikocredit is strengthening its Impact Measurement \& Management (IMM) system for the Climate Solutions Portfolio which covers four high\-impact subsectors/segments:
- Climate‑Resilient Infrastructure \& Energy Efficiency
- Sustainable Food Systems
- Carbon Finance for Communities, Smallholders \& MSMEs
- Ecosystem Enablers
You will provide analytical, documentation and coordination support to the SI Specialist during the development and implementation of the Climate IMM system. You will help ensure high‑quality, fit\-for\-purpose tools, evidence‑based indicators, and smooth adoption across Investment teams and partners.
The start date will be between June and October 2026, for a period of 3 – 6 months, full‑time or part‑time (minimum 3 days/week).
Main responsibilities
A. *Research \& Analytical Support (30%)*
- Review internal documents and synthesise requirements into clear technical notes.
- Support mapping of environmental checklist elements to each climate subsector.
- Assist in identifying and reviewing relevant sector benchmarks.
- Support drafting and refinement of tools (e.g., screening tool, ESG scorecards, and monitoring templates) that are relevant for each climate segment.
- Help test MVP versions of tools with dummy data or sample partner information to check clarity, logic, completeness, and usability.
- Consolidate pilot feedback from the Climate team into structured updates for v1\.1 tool revisions.
- Assist in reviewing and updating KPI libraries.
- Review quality and consistency of partner data received during pilot testing.
- Help draft methodological notes, calculation rules and definitions for internal guidance documents.
- Support preparation of material for internal training (Investment teams).
- Master’s or final‑year Bachelor’s student in: Sustainable Development, Environment, Economics, Public Policy, International Development, Climate/Environmental Sciences, or related field.
- Strong analytical and research capability.
- Excellent writing skills (English); ability to synthesise technical information clearly.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and work independently.
- Familiarity with ESG/impact investing concepts desirable.
- Interest in climate justice, inclusive finance, smallholder resilience, or renewable energy.
- A unique experience working in a dynamic and multi\-skilled team, in an English\-speaking, international environment, serving varied stakeholders across the globe.
- Gain insight into working for a financial institution with a strong social mission and a modern and flexible working environment.
- You will receive an internship allowance amounting to €500 gross per month for Master students and €400 gross per month for Bachelor’s students, on the basis of 40 hours per week. In case the number of hours is less, the allowance will be calculated pro rata.
- In case you do not have a public transport (OV) subscription, Oikocredit will reimburse travel expenses on the base of second class public transport.
Please submit your application in English, including your CV and a letter of motivation.
*Oikocredit is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment that embraces individuals from various backgrounds.*
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