ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION 

CPI is an analysis and advisory organization with deep expertise in finance and policy. Our mission is to help governments, businesses, and financial institutions drive economic growth while addressing climate change. We are unique in our focus on finance, our ability to get the right people to the table, and our analytical rigor. 

CPI has seven offices around the world in Brazil, India, Indonesia, South Africa, the United Kingdom, and the United States. 

POSITION SUMMARY 

As part of CPI’s global communications team, the Design Intern will support the development and publication of data visualization graphics. 

Our visual communication function is a crucial component in ensuring that CPI’s work is well understood and resonates with our target audience of policymakers, regulators, financial professionals, investors, and other key stakeholders in the climate finance and policy ecosystem. This internship offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in both creative design and data-driven storytelling. 

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Support the design team in conceptualizing and executing data visualization for CPI knowledge products, including charts, graphs, tables, maps, infographics, and other visual approaches to interpreting our finance and policy analysis. 
• Provide design refinements to publications, PowerPoint presentations, and other digital outputs. 
• Develop, refine, and work within branded templates across Adobe Creative Cloud and Microsoft applications, while maintaining visual brand alignment for CPI and its programs. 
• Collaborate with the design team to brainstorm ideas and give feedback for various output types. 
• Manage time between different types of projects across multiple offices and programs, while completing deliverables in a timely manner. 

COMPETENCIES & PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES 

Essential 

• Currently pursuing or recently graduated with a degree in Graphic Design, Data Science, Communications, or a related field. 
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and InDesign, and familiarity with other design tools. 
• Basic familiarity with Microsoft Excel, Word and Powerpoint. 
• Strong understanding of design principles, typography, and color theory. 
• Strong organizational, project management, and prioritization skills, with ability to work flexibly and with a solutions-oriented approach to manage multiple deliverables on tight deadlines. 
• Independent worker and strategic thinker, who learns quickly and can successfully navigate uncharted territory. 
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships in a cross-cultural, global working environment, including polished, diplomatic communication to overcome barriers, meet deadlines, and achieve project goals. 
• Creative vision, a passion for learning, and ability to stay up-to-date with the latest trends and advancements in data visualization and design techniques, tools, and technologies. 

Desirable 

• Familiarity with data visualization tools such as Flourish, Datawrapper, or Tableau 
• An affinity for numbers and quantitative data, with the ability to clearly communicate the reasoning behind design choices. 
• Background or understanding of climate policy, climate finance, and/or sustainable development. 

TO APPLY 

Location & Compensation 

Location: The Design Intern will be based in the US, with a preference for candidates in the Washington D.C. area. Regrettably, CPI is unable to provide visa support for this role and we ask that all applicants ensure they have the right to work in the United States before applying.  

Reports to: Design Associate

Contract: 3-6 months, 20 hrs/week

Compensation: $23/hr 

With your application, attach: (1) Resume, (2) a cover letter, (3) a portfolio of your work. Your cover letter should outline why you want to work with CPI and how your skills and experience align with the position requirements. The portfolio of work can be external links to existing work, a link to a collected portfolio of your work, or a portfolio submitted as a PDF. 

The position will remain open until we find the right candidate to join our team. Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis, and we therefore encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity. 

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. 

DEI Commitment 

Climate Policy Initiative is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and we are working to embed DEI across every facet of our organisation. We seek to establish a working environment where all board members, staff, volunteers, and contractors feel respected and valued regardless of gender, age, race, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation or identity, disability, education, or any other bias. We want to create an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity are openly valued as critical to the success of our organization and the achievement of our mission and vision. 

If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. We will then work with you to identify the best way to assist you through the recruitment process.