Circular Economy Intern

About the Role

Malba Project is a New Delhi–based startup dedicated to advancing a more circular built environment through focused research-driven innovation. The organization explores new ways to streamline waste collection and enable a circular economy in construction and urban development. By combining academic rigor with practical implementation, Malba Project develops solutions that can be applied in Indian cities and construction projects. The team collaborates with multidisciplinary partners and stakeholders to promote sustainable practices in the built environment. Potential applicants will join a growing initiative at the intersection of sustainability, design, and systems thinking.

The Circular Economy Intern will support data collection and research related to circular economy in the built environment. This internship role is hybrid, based in New Delhi, with a mix of field work, desk work with some work-from-home flexibility. The position is designed to provide hands-on experience in circular economy principles, sustainable construction, and research methodologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Field visits
• Interacting with informal waste communities
• Interviews
• Surveys
• Literature reviews
• Data collection and analysis
• Preparation of reports and presentations
• Assisting in mapping material flows
• Identifying circular opportunities
• Contributing to concept notes and project proposals

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Fluent Hindi and English
• Good written and verbal communication skills for drafting reports, summaries, presentations, and project documentation.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a small team, manage time effectively, and adapt to a hybrid work setting.
• Comfort with standard productivity tools (e.g., word, spreadsheets, presentation softwares); familiarity with design or data tools is a plus.
• Demonstrated curiosity, problem-solving mindset, and willingness to learn from both research and practical implementation.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in circular economy, sustainability, and the built environment, with basic knowledge of related concepts and frameworks.
• Interest in fieldwork, data collection, research, including literature review, basic analysis, and clear documentation of findings.
• Enrollment in or recent completion of a degree in architecture, urban planning, environmental studies, engineering, or a related field is beneficial.