Climate Change Mitigation Trainee

Climate Change Mitigation Trainee

About Climate Focus

Climate Focus is a pioneering international advisory company advising governments, multilateral organizations, non-governmental and philanthropic organizations, and companies across the globe on policies, programs, and projects to mitigate and adapt to the impacts of climate change.

Our international and multidisciplinary team provides independent advice and develops knowledge products that are relevant for today’s decision-makers and are rooted in deep knowledge of climate science policy and finance.

Climate Focus has offices located in Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Berlin, Washington D.C., and Bogotá.

Traineeship description

The trainee will be based in our Bogotá office and participate in projects Climate Focus is carrying out for its clients globally, ranging from climate finance feasibility assessment and carbon project development to legal and policy research and the development of agricultural zero-deforestation business models. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a pioneering, versatile, and dynamic organization, committed to advancing policy design, building capacity, implementing carbon finance mechanisms, and scaling-up sustainable business opportunities. Tasks will include:

• Conduct quantitative and qualitative data analysis related to climate and the environment (GHG accounting, carbon budgets and inventories),

• Research on climate policy and governance (Article 6), compliance and voluntary carbon markets and carbon pricing instruments,

  climate finance, land use change (e.g., deforestation and restoration), and agricultural sustainable business models to address drivers of deforestation,

• Conduct research about the economic impacts of climate change and climate change mitigation strategies,
• Support drafting and editing of reports and briefings for client deliverables,
• Contribute to business development by supporting proposal drafting,
• Help prepare for client meetings, workshops and events

Profile

Required skills:

• A bachelor’s degree in economics, political science, environmental engineering, finance, business administration, geography, or related fields.
• A master’s degree in public policy and management, law, climate policy, carbon accounting, sustainability management, environmental engineering or similar. Postgraduate students currently finalizing their degrees are welcome to apply
• Proven skills (and fluency) in writing papers, articles, or reports in Spanish and English. French is a desired plus.
• Solid research and analytical skills,
• Proficiency in Microsoft office package tools, Excel modelling, R or Python, GIS.
• Legal right to work in Colombia

Desired soft skills

• Proven affinity with environmental protection, and climate change mitigation, including Article 6 and the VCM,
• Previous experience or education in the field of climate change policy, climate and development finance, or sustainability,
• Great attention to detail and respect for deadlines,
• Curiosity and ability to learn fast on technical topics,
• Team player that enjoys working in a fast-paced international environment,

What we offer

• 3-month paid traineeship (contrato de prestación de servicios) starting in January 2027, with possibility of extension for additional 3 months. After the finalization of the traineeship period, an analyst or consultant position might be offered
• Hands-on work on live projects with senior experts across our international team, with expertise in many different areas of climate change mitigation and adaptation
• Exposure to clients such as development banks, governments, project developers and private sector actors
• Mentorship and a chance to build a professional network in the climate sector
• An inspiring workplace among colleagues in our office in Bogotá, with the option to work from home
• Opportunity to contribute to a range of different projects and activity types within the company
• Opportunity to gain experience with a range of consultancy skills including acquisition, research, and report writing

Application

Climate Focus values the positive impact that different experiences and perspectives contribute to our team. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities and are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills and abilities. We welcome applicants from groups that are under-represented in our field or who may face institutional barriers in accessing opportunities.

Interested candidates should submit their CV and a one-page cover letter in PDF format, in English. Please note that application created with AI, will be negatively assessed.

Applications will be considered until 20 November 2026. Start date expected in January 2027.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.