Position Overview:
The Intern will support GEAPP’s Africa team in advancing our clean cooking and productive use of energy (PUE) initiatives. This includes contributing to the Global eCooking Coalition (GeCCo), developing fundraising proposals, engaging stakeholders, and supporting internal strategy work related to economic development through energy. The intern will assist in research, stakeholder tracking, proposal development, and project management support. This internship is an opportunity to work at the intersection of energy access, clean cooking, and economic empowerment in Africa. Please note that this internship does not guarantee future employment.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
Support tracking of GeCCo activities, stakeholder engagement, and programmatic participation.
Maintain partner engagement logs and support in managing strategic relationships.
Assist in the development and coordination of fundraising proposals.
Provide project management support to the Demand, Jobs and Livelihoods (DJL) team.
Contribute to the development of a new Productive Africa strategy aligned with GEAPP’s M300 vision.
Conduct research tasks and collect data on energy access and transition-related topics.
Work with the project lead on data analysis.
Draft quality project deliverables, including memos and briefers based on research and market assessment reports.
Support program administration and coordination, such as organizing webinars or workshops.
Any other duties assigned from time to time.
Education, Experience, and Skills:
Education: Candidates must be enrolled in a relevant Master’s or PhD degree programme or have recently graduated with a Master’s degree or PhD in Enineering or on topics related to the development, implementation and/or assessment of clean energy access policies and energy sector reform programs in a developing country context.
Language: Candidates must be fluent in written and spoken English. Additional knowledge of French or Portuguese would be desirable.
Work experience: This internship is intended for early career post-graduates with little to no experience (typically under 3 years). A background or demonstrated interest in electricity policy, finance, and energy economics will be helpful. Also, experiences related to energy policy assessment in a developing country context may be an advantage in the selection process.
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