International Emissions Trading Association

IETA International Policy Intern

Singapore, Singapore (city only)

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Job Description: International Policy Intern

Department: International Policy Team
Reports to: International Policy Advisor
Location: Singapore
Duration: TBD (flexible)

About IETA

IETA is a non-profit organisation representing businesses committed to smart, well-designed and effective carbon markets to help achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement and reach net-zero emissions by 2050.

Role Summary

The International Policy Intern will support IETA’s policy team in tracking and analysing developments under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement. The core focus of the role is research and data work: reviewing official country reporting documents, monitoring independent crediting programme registries, and tracking the full lifecycle of ITMOs — from early-stage MOUs through to Letters of Authorisation and actual ITMO transfers. A key deliverable is supporting the development of IETA’s public-facing Article 6 trackers, including contributing to data visualisations. The role may also provide ad hoc support on APAC market developments.

Key Responsibilities

Review host country Annual Information (AEF), initial reports, regular information reports, and Biennial Transparency Reports (BTRs) submitted by the Parties, as well as Article 6.2 Letters of Authorisation (LoAs).
Access independent crediting programme registries to gather and verify data relevant to Article 6.
Track the Article 6 pipeline across the full ITMO lifecycle, from bilateral MOUs and government agreements through to LoA issuance and ITMO transfers.
Contribute to IETA’s public Article 6 trackers, including data entry, maintenance, and the development of data visualisations.
Provide ad hoc research support on APAC carbon market developments as required.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

Undergraduate or postgraduate degree (completed or in progress) in a relevant field such as environmental policy, international relations, economics, law, or a related discipline.
Strong research, analytical, and written communication skills in English.
Demonstrable interest in climate policy, carbon markets, or international environmental governance.
Basic data visualisation skills — ability to present data clearly using Excel, Flourish, Airtable, Power BI, or similar tools.

Desirable

Prior knowledge of Article 6 mechanisms, ITMOs, or the Paris Agreement rulebook.
Familiarity with independent crediting programme registries (Verra, Gold Standard, or similar).
Experience building interactive dashboards or public-facing data tools.
Familiarity with APAC carbon markets (e.g. Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, China).
Additional language skills relevant to APAC markets.

What We Offer

Direct contribution to a live, public-facing IETA research product used by carbon market practitioners worldwide.
A collaborative, mission-driven team environment with a global network.
Mentorship and professional development within a leading carbon markets organisation.