Sustainable Finance Internship

Job Description

About AVPN

AVPN is a unique funders’ network committed to building a vibrant and high-impact social investment community across Asia. AVPN’s mission is to catalyse the movement toward a more strategic, collaborative, and outcome-focused approach to social investing, ensuring that resources are deployed as effectively as possible to address key social challenges facing Asia today and in the future.

Job Description

We are in search of an enthusiastic, conscientious, and organised individual to join AVPN as an Intern, Sustainable Finance.
Sustainable finance in this context will cover the entire continuum of capital. You will be working with the Chief of Sustainable Finance based in NY, and colleagues in their respective markets to deliver sustainable finance activities. Through this work, you will gain an overview of the fast-growing social investment sector in Asia, and learn about the impactful work of solution providers on the ground. This position will report directly to the Chief of Sustainable Finance.

Responsibilities

• Support the Sustainable Finance to design and deliver the activities
• Support with the development and execution of strategies, projects and programmes
• Assist with secondary research related to members and stay updated on trends in ESG, blended finance and philanthropy in Asia Pacific
• Support with developing strategic communication materials, proposals and talking points for meetings and events
• Assist in the planning and execution of events and initiatives, including UNGA, NY Climate Week, etc.

Requirements

• Ideal candidate must be a self-starter with a passion for driving social change and tackling challenges in the social sector ecosystem
• Ability to conduct research, gather data and structure quantitative and qualitative analysis
• Demonstrate competency in time management and prioritising within multiple projects
• Ability to effectively communicate and translate their ideas across different internal and external stakeholders
• Willingness to work in an environment with minimal supervision and seeking continuous growth in themselves and the impact that we are creating through our work
• Proficient in Google Suite and MS Office with strong written and verbal English and presentation skills.
• Some work or educational experience, preferably in social investment /entrepreneurship/ finance/ sustainability.
• Willingness and ability to work in an environment with colleagues across time zones and seek continuous growth in themselves and the impact that AVPN is creating through its work.
• 6-month commitment part or full time.

Application Process

Please apply through our application form. Due to the high volume of applications, we will only notify candidates who have been shortlisted.

Equal Employment Opportunity

AVPN is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage, actively pursue, and celebrate diversity in our workforce. Our employment is strictly decided on the basis of merit and business priorities. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and especially encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

NOTE: This job has no deadline and is open until filled.