Centre for Global Solutions and Sustainable Development (CENGSSUD) is a multi-focused/dimensional Think-Tank and a not-for-profit making organisation with the primary objective of advancing sustainable development and contributes to seeking practical and workable solutions to the world’s global issues through research, policy development/analysis, advocacy, advisory, capacity development and partnerships. We define sustainable development as the pursuit of four societal objectives.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Sustainability Intern
Location: Lagos
Duration: 6 Months Internship
About the Internship Opportunity
Centre for Global Solutions and Sustainable Development(CENGSSUD) is seeking exceptional candidates to join as Sustainability Interns
These persons will be part of a highly collaborative team responsible for researching and developing a plan for an enhanced sustainability programs, initiatives, projects and opportunities
Given CENGSSUD’s ongoing commitment to sustainability and creating sustainable solutions, it is an exciting and dynamic time to contribute as we seek to expand on our efforts
The role requires persons with a sustainable development, environmental, CSR, etc. backgrounds and experience in the corporate environment, who is also an energetic self-starter and highly collaborative individual.
The Sustainability Intern position is based in Lagos.
Specific Responsibilities
Research:
Identify sustainability issues, concerns, and stakeholder interests in relevant capacities
Research on sustainable initiatives, solutions, projects etc along with policies needed to achieve long-term sustainability
Collect and analyze information on best practices in our industry and across other industries
Develop a robust library of resources to aid in educating others at the organisation
Strategy:
Create a proposal for our sustainability strategy, including potential programs, initiatives, engagement opportunities and partnerships
Coordinate with various teams to design plans for environmental impact reduction
Support key business partners in understanding the impact of potential sustainability efforts, including but not limited to Corporate Social Responsibility, ESG, Strategic Sourcing, Premises, Information Technology, Global Administration, and more
Data Management:
Establish framework for monitoring overall sustainability goals and achieving them with targets
Assist in the design of financial analysis and modeling, conducting due diligence, and creating deliverables to quantify impact of sustainability efforts
Determine key metrics to use in reporting
Create sustainability databases
Skills & Experience Required
A graduate qualification in the Sustainable Development, Environmental Management / Science, and any other relevant fields can apply
Demonstrated commitment to the environment; content knowledge around CSR and sustainability
Good research skills (both quantitative and qualitative)
Understanding of corporate ESG issues including energy, greenhouse gas emissions, water, and waste, Labour, health, safety, governance, SDGs etc.
Excellent judgment; ability to prioritize work, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines
Innovative and creative approach to problem-solving
Strong work ethic, action-oriented, and highly collaborative
Excellent written and oral communication skills
High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
What you will achieve!
Through our Sustainability Academy, we shall train you in wide area of Corporate Sustainability topics/courses and get certificates
Opportunity to learn practical Sustainability Advisory/Consulting skills from our Advisors
Ability to engage in our projects and get remunerations
Ability to travel nationally and internationally with our sustainability Advisory and Academy team
Ability to get quality and career impacting resources from the pool of our sustainability library
Ability to get permanent job with us if shown commitment, capacity, dedication and drive performance/results.