Junior Smart city Advisor – Southern Europe

Back to all rolesJunior Smart city Advisor – Southern Europe ApplyJob detailsTeam Customer Excellence Southern Europe BABLE SMART CITIES IBERIA S.L.InternAre you ready to embark on a transformative journey at the intersection of climate action, regional economic development, and European innovation policy? Look no further than BABLE – an organization that's revolutionizing smart cities and climate action initiatives. As we continue our mission to bridge the gap between the public and private sectors, we're thrilled to offer you an exclusive opportunity to join our dynamic team as a 6+ month intern, starting Asap at our Barcelona, Spain office.  About BABLE: BABLE Smart Cities is the Facilitator for Smart Cities in Europe, born as a spin-off from Fraunhofer Research Society. With a decade of experience in the field, we offer practical insights gained by practitioners, for practitioners. Our mission is to accelerate change in the public and private sectors by providing market access and knowledge. We have already facilitated €2Billion in Smart City projects with cities, towns, and regions. Our free knowledge hub connects innovators and the public sector, providing access to the most comprehensive Smart City datasets and insights in Europe. With a growing presence across Europe, we combine local knowledge with global best practices to implement more projects faster. Join us on the journey to a better urban life!  Internship Opportunity: We are excited to offer an internship opportunity in our Southern Europe team, starting immediately. As an intern, you will play an integral role in supporting our consultancy and Platform projects across climate action, regional economic development, EU policy, and innovation ecosystems. What You Will Do: • You will actively contribute to our consultancy projects, spanning climate action, energy transition, and smart city initiatives in Southern Europe, as well as EU co-funded Smart Cities and Communities projects. • You will be responsible for conducting research and analysis on policy mechanisms, EU funding instruments, networking events, and innovative solutions within the realm of climate action, economic development, and urban innovation. • You will support the mapping and evaluation of relevant EU funding opportunities including Horizon Europe, ERDF, LIFE, EUCF, and EUI, and assist the team in developing concept ideas to help European cities and regions apply for funding. • You will contribute to the preparation of presentations, reports, policy briefs, and other strategic materials for public sector clients including municipalities and regional authorities. • You will assist in stakeholder engagement activities with public sector organizations, innovation ecosystem actors, startups, accelerators, and digital hubs, gathering insights and incorporating them into project development. • You will support the team in monitoring EU and national policy developments relevant to climate transition, regional competitiveness, and economic development across Southern Europe. • You will contribute to the project's outcomes, including support in writing deliverables, funding applications, and strategic recommendations.  What We Expect from You: We're looking for exceptional individuals who share our passion for sustainability and innovation. If this is you, here's what we expect:  A can-do attitude! • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to connect different topics across climate, economy, and innovation in a structured and logical way. • Excellent research skills across policy, funding, technologies, and urban development. • Good communication skills and the ability to work in an international and multidisciplinary team. • Excellent command of MS Office tools, especially Excel and PowerPoint. • Ability to work independently and represent the organization in project meetings and stakeholder interactions.  Your Profile: • A mandatory internship as part of your curriculum is...