Position Overview

The Clean Cooking Alliance (CCA) works with a global network of partners to build an inclusive industry that makes clean cooking accessible to the three billion people who live each day without it. Established in 2010, the CCA is driving consumer demand, mobilizing investment to build a pipeline of scalable businesses, and fostering an enabling environment that allows the sector to thrive. Clean cooking transforms lives by improving health, protecting the climate and environment, empowering women, and helping consumers save time and money. In alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals, CCA is working to achieve universal access to clean cooking by 2030.

The Summer 2023 Intern will be an integral member of CCA’s Global Networks & Partnerships Team. The Intern will assist in all aspects of GN&P’s research and advocacy on areas including but not limited to gender and climate justice.

Due to Covid-19 restrictions, this is to be a remote internship. The Intern will need to have access to a computer and internet connection. This is a paid internship.

*Please note this is a paid internship opportunity from May 30, 2023 – September 1, 2023*

Essential Functions

• Research the intersections of gender equality, climate change, and clean cooking.
• Research highlighting best practices in the inculcation of clean cooking in cities.
• Provide research and writing support for the development of GN&P knowledge products.
• Develop communication materials, including blog posts and social media content, highlighting the gender and climate change dimensions of CCA’s work.
• Participate in meetings with CCA partners, providing logistical support and contributing to discussions on gender, climate change, and clean cooking.
• Support CCA’s advocacy efforts, including brainstorming engagement opportunities for new and existing champions and youth advocates.
• Participate in relevant meetings, such as team meetings, all-staff meetings, internal webinars, and other learning opportunities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Selection Criteria

• Candidate must be enrolled in a degree-granting program in a relevant field (e.g., Environmental Studies, Gender Studies, International Development, Public Policy, or a related discipline) during the internship or must be a recent graduate (within 8 months of graduation) of a college or university.

• Strong writing skills.
• Prior research experience working on gender equality, poverty alleviation, and climate change-related projects in developing economies.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a diverse and multicultural team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• A strong willingness to take initiative and a desire to learn.
• Must have a personal laptop computer and access to the Internet.
• Must be available to work a maximum of 29 hours per week.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

The United Nations Foundation is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative-action employer. The United Nations Foundation provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

The United Nations Foundation is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative-action employer. The United Nations Foundation provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.