CPI Lab Intern – Impact Management & Measurement Focus

About CPI:

With deep expertise in finance and policy, CPI is an analysis and advisory organization that works to improve the most important energy and land use practices around the world. Our mission is to help governments, businesses, and financial institutions drive economic growth while addressing climate change. CPI has six offices around the world in Brazil, India, Indonesia, the United Kingdom, the United States, and South Africa.

CPI is a known leader in tracking sustainable investment trends, identifying innovative business models, and supporting the solutions that can drive a transition to a low-carbon, climate-resilient economy. We are unique in our focus on finance, our ability to get the right people to the table, and our analytical rigor.

About the Global Innovation Lab for Climate Finance:

The Lab was developed in 2014 by the governments of Germany, the UK, and the U.S. and has grown to include several other climate finance donor governments, philanthropies, major development finance institutions and key private sector actors. The Lab identifies, develops, and stresses tests and helps launch innovative financial instruments in sectors key to a sustainable economy. In eight years, the Lab has launched 60+ instruments, collectively mobilizing over USD 4 billion, and are being implemented across the global south. For every USD 1 invested in the CPI to run the program, the Lab has catalyzed over USD 200 in direct climate investments in developing countries.

The Lab’s development process is well suited to support structuring financial structures that can address barriers in challenging sectors, including sustainable agriculture adaptation. CPI has a proven track record of providing technical assistance and market services, convening public and private sector investors, and managing innovative finance collaboratives.

Overview:

This internship focuses on supporting the Lab’s work related to impact management and measurement (IMM), with a particular emphasis on investment monitoring systems, ESG frameworks, and climate-related metrics. The intern will contribute to research and knowledge products that assess and improve how funds, especially those involved in climate finance, track and deliver impact.

Key Responsibilities:

Research & Analysis:

• Conduct background research on established impact measurement and management frameworks (e.g., IRIS+, IMP, SDG-aligned metrics).
• Analyze and synthesize IMM approaches used by climate and development finance institutions.
• Review and document case studies of funds that have active impact monitoring systems in place.

Impact Strategy Development:

• Support Lab Proponents in evaluating the design and effectiveness of impact measurement tools used by early-stage climate finance solutions.
• Help align internal Lab tools with best-practice frameworks in ESG and IMM.

Knowledge Product Development:

• Contribute to briefings, internal memos, and external reports on ESG strategy, impact monitoring, and performance indicators.
• Assist in preparing guidance documents or tools for Lab partners on IMM best practices.

Deliverables:

• Annotated database of IMM frameworks and methodologies used across relevant climate finance vehicles.
• Case-study briefs on selected funds or organizations with established IMM systems.
• Contributions to internal and external reports that highlight Lab’s approach and recommendations for effective impact measurement.

Qualifications:

• Strong research and analytical skills, with attention to detail.
• Familiarity with impact investing, ESG reporting, or IMM frameworks.
• Experience working with or analyzing impact-oriented funds is a plus.
• Interest in climate finance, sustainable development, or blended finance.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

To Apply:

 Click on this link to apply for an internship. As part of your application, please attach your CV and a cover letter describing your area of specialism, any interest in particular CPI projects, and stating your availability.

Timeline:

• Application deadline: May 23rd
• Interviews: 1st week of June
• Expected start date: 2nd week of June

We favor applicants who are available for at least the full duration of the internship. Flexibility on the start and end dates can be discussed.

Applicants must be eligible to work and already located in the UK – visa sponsorship is not available for this short-term role.

CPI’s Commitment to Inclusion:

Climate Policy Initiative is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and we are working to embed these critical values across every facet of our organization. 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.