Research Analyst

The Good Climate is looking for qualified Intern applicants who are determined and creative problem solvers to work for a dynamic sustainability start-up based in Dubai, UAE. For this internship position, the successful candidate must have extensive experience with research and an awareness of global sustainability issues. The intern will work with team members in Berlin, Karachi, Luxembourg, and Moscow, researching and cataloging business, organization, and government data and information from websites, catalogs, articles, white papers, and reports, focused on the environment, business operations, and ministerial initiatives, among other topics. 

The internship requires that the selected candidate be adaptable; able to respond to a variety of tasks; capable of shifting focus in response to evolving priorities; and comfortable integrating new information. Applicants should be problem solvers that digest new information quickly and communicate multifaceted data in an organized, simple and clear fashion. 

In return, our Research Analyst intern will be provided an opportunity to learn invaluable problem-solving skills, conduct wide-ranging and high-impact research, and to further refine their analytical skills as team members. Furthermore, interns will have the opportunity to present their own research and project ideas for constructive feedback from our experienced team. 

Essential duties and responsibilities 

• Gathers data to meet specific objectives by using various informational sources
• Assists in planning design instrumentation and research methodology for gathering data
• Conducts quantitative and qualitative research and establishes a database to catalogue, update and retrieve data
• Analyzes data to determine trend, discrepancies or other issues
• Coordinates meetings with targeted audiences to clarify informational issues, which may include committees, consultants, business owners, etc.
• Authors reports to provide a summary of findings.

Technical/functional competencies: 

• Excellent oral and written skills and communication
• Strong analytical aptitude; efficient and effective planner and organizer
• Able to handle and prioritize multiple tasks
• Comfortable being proactive and taking initiative: ability to work both independently and cooperatively as part of a team; able to listen and collaborate with a diverse range of players
• Knowledge of and skill in data analysis and problem solving; ability to establish databases, track data, identify variables and utilize various resources to gather data
• Suited to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities
• Competent to establish contact with and request information from professionals and business owners
• Computer proficiency: MS Office

Personal Competencies: 

• Sensitivity to cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age differences
• Highest standards of integrity, discretion and loyalty

Interested candidates should follow the application procedures listed below: 

Prepare the following materials and attach them with an email. 

1. Latest CV
2. Informal transcript (if you are still attending university)
3. Description of previous research or project experiences
4. Personal statement in which you should briefly answer the following questions:

Why are you applying for this internship? 

What are your current research or project interests? 

What do you want to learn/gain during this internship? 

Plus any other materials showing your capability (e.g., awards, certifications, homepage, project description, reference letters, etc.) 

Please answer the following two questions in your email: 

1. How many hours per day can you work per week? (e.g. 3 days at 8h per day, 5 days at 4h/day, 2 days at 3h/day)
2. How long can you work and when can you start working?

Send your application email to info@thegoodclimate.com with the email title as [RESEARCH ANALYST INTERNSHIP]. 

Applications will be reviewed until the position(s) have been filled. The results will be notified by email and a follow-up phone interview will be scheduled. 

We look forward to working with you! 

The Good Climate is committed to diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.