Stagiaires en Énergies Renouvelables et Innovation Verte

Job Title

Energy and Innovation Intern

Company/Organisation Name

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

Location

Côte d'Ivoire

Job Description and Responsibilities

The UNDP is seeking two interns to support the identification, research, and development of opportunities, innovative solutions, and partnerships in the energy sector, with a focus on renewable energies, biogas, biomasse, waste-to-energy, innovation, private sector, entrepreneurship, investment, and more.

Responsibilities

1. Map the Ivorian energy and innovation ecosystem;
2. Identify relevant technology companies, SMEs, start-ups, and entrepreneurs;
3. Identify energy needs and opportunities in different regions of Côte d'Ivoire;
4. Explore local opportunities related to solar, biogas, biomasse, waste, and other energy sources;
5. Identify relevant universities, researchers, and young innovators;
6. Identify agricultural waste and residues that could potentially be transformed into energy and economic value;
7. Support exchanges with public institutions, local authorities, communities, and businesses;
8. Map investors, impact funds, and financing opportunities;
9. Support the analysis of successful experiences in the fields of renewable energies, biogas, biomasse, and waste-to-energy;

Contributions and Expected Results

• Energy opportunities mapping in Côte d'Ivoire;
• Energy, Innovation, and Investment database;
• Biogas, biomasse, and waste-to-energy pipeline;
• Energy innovation watch;
• Private sector partnership pipeline;
• Pilot project concepts;
• Regular notes on energy innovation;

Competencies

IT skills: Good communication, writing, and research skills; good organizational skills, time management, and interpersonal skills; attention to detail and proven ability to work independently and effectively; knowledge of the UN/UNDP and commitment to its mandate; ability to interact successfully with people from different cultural and belief backgrounds; effective use of Microsoft Office productivity tools.

Other skills and attitude: Interest and motivation to work in an international organization; strong analytical skills to gather and consolidate data and research for practical implementation; proactive and goal-oriented; communicates effectively in teams and independently; good ability to organize and structure various tasks and responsibilities; culturally sensitive and adaptable; responds positively to divergent comments and views; approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude; demonstrates a genuine passion for energy and sustainable development; curious about different energy sources and emerging technologies; interested in renewable energies, biogas, biomasse, waste-to-energy, and circular economy; interested in the link between energy, innovation, entrepreneurship, private sector, and investment; curious about how private sector solutions can contribute to development; creative and entrepreneurial; autonomous, dynamic, and proactive; strong research and analytical skills; able to present complex subjects in a simple and concise manner; good writing and presentation skills; comfortable in exchanges with businesses, entrepreneurs, investors, researchers, public institutions, and communities; willing to participate in field visits; committed to the UNDP mission and the Sustainable Development Goals.

Education

• Candidates must meet one of the following education requirements:
• Final year of a Master's degree;
• Enrolled in a Master's degree;
• Graduated from a Master's degree or equivalent studies within the last year. Field of study: Environmental sciences, sustainable development, climate, international development, circular economy, or related field. Ideally, at least one of the two interns should have a background, academic experience, or particular interest in biogas, biomasse, waste-to-energy, or circular economy to ensure complementary profiles.

Stage Conditions

• The internship is not remunerated by UNDP; living expenses and all costs related to the internship are covered by the entity sponsoring the intern;
• All other costs related to the internship are the responsibility of the intern or the sponsoring entity;
• UNDP accepts no responsibility for costs resulting from accidents and/or illnesses or death during the internship;
• Interns are responsible for obtaining the necessary visas and organizing travel to and from the internship location;
• Interns are not eligible to apply for or be appointed to a UNDP position during the internship period;
• Interns must provide proof of enrollment in a health insurance plan;
• Interns are not members of the staff and cannot represent UNDP officially;
• Interns are expected to work full-time, but some flexibility is allowed for educational programs;
• Interns must secure funding for their living expenses and make their own arrangements for the internship, travel, visa, accommodation, etc.

Disclaimer

Note: UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement. We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with the Organization in the future. This vacancy announcement for Energy and Innovation Intern is open for one month (from to ).