Sustainable Finance & Advisory Intern – Nairobi

About the role

This 6‑month remote internship, based in Nairobi, supports BwB’s climate finance advisory work. You will produce high‑level reports, develop financial models, and assist in the design of green and blue finance solutions for climate‑positive projects.

Key responsibilities

• Write detailed reports on renewable energy, climate‑aligned debt, low‑carbon transport, nature‑based solutions, climate‑smart agriculture, water security and built‑environment adaptation.
• Organise climate finance events, manage project timelines and engage stakeholders across the climate finance ecosystem.
• Develop financial models, conduct due diligence and support structuring of green and blue finance transactions.
• Research climate data, risk metrics, impact measurement frameworks and market opportunities for investment projects.
• Prepare presentations, technical documents and briefing materials for advisory engagements.

Required profile

• Recent graduate in Climate Change, Sustainable Finance, Environmental Science or related field.
• Strong motivation for climate action and ability to work independently to meet deadlines.
• Excellent written communication, especially on technical climate and finance topics.
• Collaborative team player comfortable in a fast‑paced, mission‑driven environment.

Required skills

• Financial modelling for climate mitigation and adaptation investments.
• Climate data analysis and climate risk metrics.
• Climate impact measurement and quantification.
• Climate scenario modelling.
• Due diligence on climate‑aligned transactions.
• Presentation design.

What we offer

• Hands‑on experience with leading climate finance projects.
• Mentorship from senior climate finance professionals.
• Opportunity to contribute to high‑impact climate solutions.