Peace Dividend Initiative (PDI) is a Swiss-based not-for-profit foundation dedicated to harnessing market forces for peace by enhancing economic dialogues and fostering new businesses in conflict-affected areas.

Working with leading mediators, we provide the link between peace negotiations and economic development through our Peace Impact Venture Builder. We aim to have a deep impact in the field with a strong local knowledge and by providing direct investment, expertise, networking, and empowering local leadership teams to turn business ideas into reality.

You can learn more about us on our website: Peace Dividend Initiative – Harnessing Market Forces for Peace

About the role

At PDI we are looking for an Intern – Climate, Business & Peace to support the activities of our teams working on Climate-Resilient Entrepreneurship, business incubation, investment development, and fundraising. This is a dynamic, fast-paced position with exposure to different tasks a wide range of opportunities for learning.

We are looking for someone based in Geneva and region, legally allowed to take up an internship programme (must be enrolled in an educational programme related to the position) preferably for a full-time position for 3 months with possibility of extension.

Estimated start date: 1st April 2025.

Your responsibilities

Thematic support on Climate, Business, Impact Investing, and Peace:

• Support PDI in developing innovative peace and environmental impact investment solutions in partnership with leading Geneva-based investment partners.
• Support with application processes for international donors, including technical proposals on investments and business development.
• Collaborate in the development of strategies and assessments, operationalising PDI’s Climate-Resilient Entrepreneurship (CRE) programme.
• Draft strategic analysis, briefings, reports, and presentations on the role of peace-supporting businesses in conflict-prone regions, as well as business’ climate adaptation and mitigation, particularly in climate hotspots.

Operational and Administrative Support:

• Draft reports comprising the activities, operations, and dialogues developed by PDI, to be shared with public authorities, donors, and other interested parties.
• Assist in the logistics and setting up of meetings, liaising with external partners and service providers.
• Support with the engagement and outreach of partners and donors, prepare documents, proposals, and follow up.

What are we looking for?

• A last-year Masters or MBA student in the fields of Business Development, Business Management, Asset Management and Impact Investing, and Economics.
• Based in the Geneva area – this is a hybrid opportunity with 3 mandatory days of office attendance per week.
• Fluent in English (fluency in Spanish will be an asset).
• Fantastic writing and advanced PowerPoint skills, capable of producing sharp documents and presentations.
• Previous experience in the impact investing world will be a strong advantage.
• Familiarity with the relationship between climate change, businesses, and conflicts is a major asset.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong ownership, dependable, and entrepreneurial spirit.
• Growth mindset and hands-on attitude.
• Interest in harnessing the power of business to achieve peace and social impact.

What can we offer?

• Opportunity to work in impact-driven projects to foster peace in conflict-affected countries.
• Paid internship position at a very competitive rate.
• International environment with a good work-life balance.
• Experienced team to learn and grow professionally and personally.
• Flexible and hybrid work environment.

Want to apply?

Please send an email to gabriel@peacedividends.org, including your CV and a quick cover letter (maximum of 1 page) on why you’d be the ideal candidate for this position, highlighting the tasks and responsibilities presented in this job opening you already have experience with.

Please, submit your CV and cover letter (CV first) in a single PDF document named in the format “SURNAME_Name.pdf”. The email should be titled “APPLICATION – Intern – Climate, Business & Peace”. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted in the following weeks for the next stages of recruitment.

Applications will be accepted until February 14th, 2025, 23:59 CET.

We will reply as soon as possible.

Thanks for your interest!

Peace Dividend Initiative (PDI) is a Swiss-based not-for-profit foundation dedicated to harnessing market forces for peace by enhancing economic dialogues and fostering new businesses in conflict-affected areas.

Working with leading mediators, we provide the link between peace negotiations and economic development through our Peace Impact Venture Builder. We aim to have a deep impact in the field with a strong local knowledge and by providing direct investment, expertise, networking, and empowering local leadership teams to turn business ideas into reality.

You can learn more about us on our website: Peace Dividend Initiative – Harnessing Market Forces for Peace

About the role

At PDI we are looking for a Head of Incubation to lead our Incubation team. The Head of Incubation plays a key role in shaping our global incubation strategy as well as ensuring proper implementation on the ground.

We are looking for someone Barcelona-based for a full-time position.

Your responsibilities

• Developing and implementing PDI’s global incubation strategy.
• Leading PDI’s team of global Venture Developers.
• Overseeing day-to-day incubation operations, including:

• • Building a global portfolio and pipeline of projects in countries of operation and countries under assessment and allocating resources accordingly.
  • Supporting the team in developing project plans outlining objectives, timelines and milestones.
  • Working alongside the peace team to incorporate PDI’s peace thesis across all projects.
  • Leading project approval processes.
  • Ensuring efficient tracking of projects’ progress against predefined metrics and milestones.

• Supporting PDI’s fundraising efforts by developing incubation decks and reaching-out to potential donors in coordination with PDI’s senior team.
• Managing expenses alongside PDI’s finance team.
• Cultivating relationships with external partners such as investors, corporations, government agencies, and other institutions to identify potential collaborations, new project pipeline or donors.

What are we looking for?

• Barcelona-based.
• Fluent Spanish and English (additional languages will be a plus).
• At least 8 years of experience in business or similar field (entrepreneurial experience will be a plus).
• Strong ownership and entrepreneurial spirit.
• Growth mindset and hands-on attitude.
• Interest in harnessing the power of business to achieve peace and social impact.
• Availability to travel to countries of operation.

What can we offer?

• Opportunity to work in impact-driven projects to foster peace in conflict-affected countries.
• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Growth opportunities in a young and fast-growing organisation.
• International environment with a good work-life balance.
• Experienced team to learn and grow professionally and personally.
• Flexible and hybrid work environment.
• Seaside offices in Barcelona.

Want to apply?

Please reach out through the following link: Job application

Thanks for your interest!