Internship - Market Research (Decentralized Energy and Nature Based Projects)

  • Intern

Company Description

Coral Future is on a mission to create simple solutions to the world's most complex problem - Climate Change.  We are quickly becoming a leader in offering innovative sustainability services to our clients globally.  Our creative solutions have earned us brand recognition and a reputation for being a breath of fresh air in the industry.  We believe that businesses need to be disruptive and creative in order to thrive and employees are our most important clients.  If you are a smart, ambitious and dynamic sustainability professional who believes in making a real difference, this job might be for you.

Job Description

We are currently seeking interns in India to help us identify non-governmental organizations (NGOs)/ social enterprises working on:

  • Decentralized heating/ lighting solutions (e.g., solar rooftop, biogas & biochar plants, efficient cookstoves, etc.) for remote or off grid communities in grassroots India
  • Nature based solutions i.e., agro forestry, reforestation, soil-based carbon capture, etc.

Responsibilities

  • Identify organizations/ enterprises working on decentralized energy solutions for communities (desktop research + field calls)
  • Shortlist organizations & conduct on-field research on their solutions
  • Critical analysis of unique solutions provided for unique geographies (across India)
  • Identify GHG mitigation potential and scale
  • Identify alignment with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) & additional social impacts of such solutions
  • Creation of a report enlisting findings, learnings & suggestions/ critical review of solutions provided

Qualifications

  • M.A. in Social Work/ Climate Change / M.Sc. in Environmental Management/ B. Tech/ Bachelor of Engineering Degree (those pursuing the course are welcome to apply too)
  • 0 - 2 Years of work experience, knowledge on basics of climate change & decentralized energy solutions would be an added bonus
  • Ability to travel to remote locations and speak languages such as Hindi/ English

Internship remuneration:

  • Remuneration will be as per candidate experience & industry best practices
  • All travel expenses will be borne at actuals (as per limits defined by Coral Future internally)

Additional Information

  • Entrepreneurial mindset and big picture thinking
  • Decision-making ability based on cost-benefit trade-offs
  • Experience of working in a similar role at a climate change consulting firm is a big plus

Please include a cover letter describing how you might be a good fit for the position and salary expectation. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.  Due to the large number of applications, we will be able to contact only the shortlisted candidates.