Internship in Transport Decarbonization

Porto Alegre, Brazil

Position: Internship in Transport Decarbonization

Program: Cities

Location: Porto Alegre

About the Program:

The Cities program works for more equitable and resilient cities that offer a higher quality of life to the population through low-carbon urban transformations.

https://www.wribrasil.org.br/cidades

Vacancy Highlight:

WRI Brazil is looking for a student for an Internship in Transport Decarbonization, within the Cities Program. The person will assist the Transport Decarbonization team, mainly in activities related to the electrification of freight and passenger transport, with the objective of promoting the transition to cleaner road transport in Brazil.

What you will do:

• Organization of internal and external meetings, workshops, conferences, and other dissemination activities;
• Support for technical work in the area of transport decarbonization;
• Support in the collection, treatment, and analysis of databases;
• Support in researching public policies and programs/initiatives related to transport decarbonization;
• Support in the preparation of internal documents (narrative and technical reports, presentations, forms, etc.)

What you will need:

• Currently studying Engineering or related fields;
• Technical skills: proficiency in Office Suite, especially Excel, and good internet research skills;
• Behavioral skills: interpersonal skills; ability to work in multidisciplinary teams; proactivity; logical reasoning and critical analysis power;
• Languages: basic English.

Stipend and Benefits:

• Stipend for 30 hours a week
• Hybrid model
• Transport allowance
• Flexible meal/food card
• Proportional 13th stipend based on admission month
• Quality of Life Program
• Internship Development Program
• Birthday Day Off
• Life Insurance
• Recess between Christmas and New Year

How to apply:

If you meet the vacancy requirements, apply by 09/30/2025, exclusively through the website https://www.wribrasil.org.br/trabalhe-conosco Only applications submitted through this channel will be considered in the selection process.

We may close applications earlier if we receive a large volume of applications from qualified candidates.

What we offer:

• Access to WRI's global network, with the opportunity to exchange ideas and learn from dedicated colleagues working in Asia, Africa, Europe, Latin America, and the United States
• The chance to make an impact and develop your career in a mission-driven organization, with access to diverse learning and training opportunities
• A workplace that strives to put diversity and inclusion at the center of our work
• The opportunity to participate and get involved in different working groups and affinity groups to shape the future of WRI
• Commitment to a hybrid work model

About us:

World Resources Institute works to improve people's lives, protect and restore nature, and stabilize the climate. As an independent research organization, we use our data, expertise, and global reach to influence policies and catalyze change in systems such as food, land and water, energy, and cities.

Our mission and values:

WRI's mission is to lead human society to live in a way that protects Earth's environment and its capacity to meet the needs and aspirations of current and future generations.

Our values are shared ideals that unite us: Integrity, Innovation, Urgency, Independence, and Respect.

Our culture:

WRI is committed to promoting gender and social equality for human well-being in our mission, including equal opportunities in employment. All qualified candidates will be considered, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, nationality, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, physical disability, or specific need.

Our Human Resources team carefully reviews all applications.