I. BACKGROUND
Clean Air Asia is looking for a Calapan-based project intern with skills that include policy research and stakeholder engagement to support the implementation of projects and gain practical experience under the Sustainable Transport Program .
II. SCOPE OF WORK
The Intern will provide supervised support to the technical and coordination needs of the TRANSCEND Living Lab in Calapan City. Under the guidance and supervision of Clean Air Asia project staff, the intern(s) will assist with one or two of the following activities, depending on the intern’s capacity and timeline of engagement:
- Assist in conducting desktop research on status of sustainable transport in Calapan City and Oriental Mindoro, focusing on the travel behavior, mobility needs and patterns, and opportunities in adopting sustainable transport solutions
- Assist the project team in organizing, implementing and documenting stakeholder engagement activities such as interviews, focus group discussions, and workshops, both virtual and in-person.
- Compile news information and recent developments on the related topics and/or relevant to the project needs
Other relevant tasks under the Sustainable Transport Program
- Assist in other project tasks as appropriate
The internship is voluntary and primarily remote, involving coordination with project staff based in Metro Manila. The intern will be expected to participate in project activities in Calapan City.
The intern will be supervised by a designated Clean Air Asia project staff member who will provide guidance on assigned activities, clarify expectations, provide feedback, and monitor the intern's learning and progress throughout the internship. The specific outputs will be agreed upon between the intern and the supervisor at the beginning of the internship.
III. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS AND CRITERIA
- Based in Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro
- A graduate or student with formal training or coursework in sustainable transportation, urban and transport planning, policy analysis and public administration, or environmental studies.
- Has a strong interest in sustainable transportation, particularly active mobility, and policy analysis.
- Has strong communication and research skills
- Able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Available to work for a minimum duration of three (3) months.
IV. REMUNERATION
Clean Air Asia provides a modest allowance and flexible time schedule during the internship period. The internship does not include funding for international travel and accommodation.
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