About this job
The role of the intern in innovation policies for green transition (e.g. energy and climate policies, circular economy, eco-innovation, sustainable mobility) will be to provide cross-cutting support in conducting policy evaluations, sectoral and technical studies, strategic support and consultancy projects for some of our major clients in France and at the European/international level e.g. the European Commission (DG ENV, DG CLIMA, DG ENER, DG RTD), the French ADEME / Ministry of Environmental Transition, and multilateral development banks. She or he will also be asked to contribute to the company’s business development activities (i.e. proposal preparation). She / he will be part of Technopolis Group’s green transition practice, but may be required to work on projects linked to other policy areas as well (e.g. cohesion policy, innovation, international development).
No previous professional experience is required
We are looking to recruit a full-time intern for at least 6 months starting in September/October 2023. Internship should be sponsored by the intern’s university (stage conventionné)
Your profile
We are looking for a curious and motivated individual who is interested in working as an entry level (i.e. analyst) for the public sector. A specific interest or experience working on policies to support the transition to carbon neutral economies is expected (climate change, circular economy, blue economy in particular). Additional experience or an academic background relating to the supporting science, technology and innovation; European Structural or Investment Funds/cohesion policy; policy evaluation or international development would be considered an asset. The person must have at least a Master’s level in a related field (e.g. public policy, engineering, life sciences). Previous experiences working for the public sector / consulting would be considered a plus but is not a condition for eligibility.
The candidate is expected to be fluent in French and English. Fluency of a third language would be considered an asset.
Many of our interns become full time staff at Technopolis, or go on to take on exciting opportunities in the public and the private sector.
About us
Technopolis Group started as a consultancy firm for the evaluation of science, technology and innovation. While evaluation is still at the core of our company, we have over the years built up the know-how to support decision making on a broad range of topics. Our experts provide strategy and foresight, manage networks and provide project management support for even the most complex projects. We are acquainted with a wide range of quantitative methods and deliver advanced data analytics that is ahead of the curve. We evaluate policies, evaluate their impact and communicate them effectively to experts and the broader public. We never settle for out-of-the-box solutions but work with our clients to find the approach that best fits their needs.
We work with decision-makers in different levels and fields, from international institutions, such as the European Commission, the OECD and multilateral development banks, to regional and local authorities. Our clients include universities and R&D centres, network organisations such as business associations, clusters and incubators as well as governments.
