Student Project Assistant (m/f/d) im Bereich Sustainable Finance
(20 Std/ Wochein the field of Sustainable Finance (20 hrs/ week)
– Berlin) - Berlin adelphi is the leading independent
think-and-do tank in Europe for climate, environment and
development. We are some 280 strategists, thought leaders and
practitioners working at the local and global levels to find
solutions to the most urgent political, economic and social
challenges of our time. As a policy consultancy, we support a
just transition towards carbon neutrality and sustainable,
liveable societies. Our work is grounded in transdisciplinary
research, evidence-based consulting and stakeholder dialogues.
With these tools we shape policy agendas, facilitate political
communication, inform policy processes and support
decision-makers. Reconciling economic growth with climate
protection and resource efficiency requires access to affordable
and appropriate financing solutions. In many countries, however,
markets and frameworks for green financial products and
sustainable investments are underdeveloped. adelphi supports
clients from politics, business and the financial sector in
designing and implementing green financing instruments, both in
Europe and in developing and emerging economies. PART TIME -
BERLIN Job summary Reconciling economic growth with climate
protection and resource efficiency requires access to affordable
and appropriate financing solutions. In many countries, however,
markets and frameworks for green financial products and
sustainable investments are underdeveloped. adelphi supports
clients from politics, business and the financial sector in
designing and implementing green financing instruments, both in
Europe and in developing and emerging economies. As a project
assistant, you will support our team on various projects in the
field of sustainable finance and engage with the broad spectrum
of our work. Among our clients are the European Investment Bank
(EIB), the Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau (KfW), and the Agence
Francaise de Développement (AFD). Our main projects include the
development and implementation of green financial instruments
(e.g. PF4EE), the development of online tools for banks (e.g.
Green Eligibility Checker), and the climate financing of
development banks (e.g. IDFC Climate Facility). Diversity is
important to us. For a sustainable future, we need a diversity of
experiences experiences, backgrounds and perspectives. Your tasks
- Research and analysis on a wide range of issues in the field of
Sustainable Finance - Support on the development of online tools,
for example by testing web interfaces, linguistic revisions or
collaboration in the development of simplified methods for impact
assessment of green investments - Collaboration on the design and
organization of webinars, workshops, and conferences - Conception
and creation of graphically appealing information material and
presentations (e.g. for webinars, workshops, conferences) -
Writing, editing and translating reports and texts (in
English/German) - Participation in the preparation of proposals
in the above-mentioned areas - Daily project management tasks
Your qualifications - Student in a master's degree programme in
political science, engineering, economics, or another relevant
subject - Major in at least one of the following topics: Finance,
Sustainability, Environment, Energy Efficiency/Renewable Energy
(or similar) and have - preferably – at least one year of
remaining study time - Interest in the subject area of
sustainable finance; prior experience is an advantage - Strong
organisational skills and sense of responsibility, ability to
work accurately, independently and in a structured manner, and
willingness to think across disciplines - Very good research and
information processing skills - You have an excellent command of
written and spoken English and can compose well-structured and
concise texts; other foreign languages (especially French and
Spanish) are an advantage - Written and spoken German is an
advantage, but not essential. - You have a good eye for the
graphical presentation of complex content (e.g. in PowerPoint) -
You have advanced knowledge of the common Office programmes -
More in-depth IT knowledge is an advantage, e.g. advanced
understanding of MS Excel (formulas, Visual Basic, creation of
complex tables), content management systems, HTML, LimeSurvey We
offer... - IT equipment for working remotely (laptop, monitor,
keyboard, mouse, camera) - 20 hours of work per week that can be
flexibly arranged with the option to work from home, and if
desired, can be increased to 40 hours per week during the
semester break. - An attractive and centrally located workplace
on the Spree in Berlin Mitte, easily accessible by bike, subway
or bus - Flat hierarchies and a collegial atmosphere in a great
team with “passion for impact” - The opportunity to work with
players in the financial sector, federal ministries, European
clients, and national and international project partners -
Exciting international projects in the field of sustainability
consulting and the opportunity to get to know the daily work
routine of a consulting institution Your application Does that
sound exciting to you? Then we look forward to receiving your
application. Please send us your documents (incl. curriculum
vitae, copies of any relevant certificates, and information on
your availability). Please use our online application. We will
evaluate incoming applications on an ongoing basis.