Intern - Circular Economy and Materials (3 months)

Company Description Systemiq is a system-change company committed to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Agreement by transforming markets and business models in five key systems: nature and food, materials and circularity, energy, urban areas, and sustainable finance. As a certified B Corp, we combine strategic advisory with high-impact, on-the-ground work, partnering with business, finance, policy-makers, and civil society to deliver system change. Since our start in 2016, we have grown to more than 350 people working across locations in Brazil, Germany, France, Indonesia, Netherlands, UK and the US. We are a pure-play sustainability-focused company, dedicated exclusively to sustainability projects.

What We Do Systemiq orchestrates system change in clean energy, circular material solutions, and sustainable land use. This involves re-imagining industries, re-configuring the energy world, and regenerating ecosystems to address systemic failures, unlocking economic opportunities that benefit business, society, and the environment.

Join Systemiq's Circular Economy and Materials platform as an Intern to support emerging initiatives on sustainable resource use. Collaborate on developing global governance solutions aligned with SDGs to accelerate system change across economies. Work directly with Janez Potočnik (Co-Chair of the International Resource Panel and Partner at Systemiq) and a small, dynamic team to shape transformative conceps and mobilise a growing network of stakeholders. 

Responsibilities:

• Support research and writing on global resource governance gaps and solution pathways


• Help articulate the mission logic, value-add, and functions of emerging institutional ideas


• Assist in mapping and mobilizing strategic stakeholders (science, policy, civil society, international organisations)


• Contribute to communications and outreach materials (briefings, slide decks, notes)


• Provide light admin support (e.g. contact tracking, meeting prep, follow-up)

Required Skills: 

• Keen interest in global science-policy developments on resource use and their circular economy


• Strong synthesis and writing skills (e.g. through experience with creating policy briefs, science articles, etc.)


• Solid understanding of sustainability, international governance, and systems thinking


• Research experience and confidence working in agile environments


• Motivation to work in a dynamic, exploratory, and impact-oriented team

Language: English 

Time: 100% (Full-time). 1st August - 31st October 2025 (with the possibility of extension until December 2025)

Diversity & Inclusion At Systemiq, we believe that diversity and inclusion are crucial to system change and our mission. We are committed to:

• Embedding diverse and inclusive practices in all aspects of our work, including recruitment, performance management, and people processes and policies.


• Providing a supportive environment where everyone can be themselves and perform at their best, regardless of background, personality, gender, sexual orientation, race, mental health, religion, or other characteristics.


• Supporting our people through all life stages, accommodating personal priorities, and promoting a sustainable approach to work and life.

Reward and Recognition The remuneration and benefits package will reflect the successful candidate's experience and expertise.

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