Paid internship in Germany(Climate, Energy)

Opportunities Overview

Experts who are well-informed about global climate issues and have expertise in shaping energy systems are essential to addressing these issues. Although energy policy is primarily a matter of national concern, international climate commitments, low-carbon technologies, traded energy commodities, regulatory principles, market design, and other factors are common to all national energy transitions. To promote the transfer of knowledge and international expertise, Agora Energiewende and its partners at the Renewables Academy (RENAC) offer a range of training programs that can be taken individually or in combination. These programs are designed for energy transition policy experts working for or associated with think tanks or other non-governmental organizations involved in the energy transition field. They are also beneficial for experts from civil society organizations and government agencies.

Opportunities Details

Type: Internship

Place: Germany, Belin

Eligible Countries: Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocco, Yemen, Sudan, Iraq, Somalia

Benefits

· A travel grant will cover up to half (max. 450 Euro) of participants’ international travel expenses (excluding visa costs).

· All-expenses paid accommodation will be provided in Berlin.

· Participants will receive Berlin-wide public transport tickets for the duration of the Fellowship.

· A modest daily stipend will be provided.

· Office space will be available at the organization’s office in the heart of Berlin.

· Health insurance will be provided.

· A letter of support will be provided to assist with visa application processes.

Eligible Criteria

· Applicants must be a national of an Official Development Aid (ODA recipient) country.

· In-person participants must provide proof of complete vaccination protection against SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus, and comply with quarantine regulations if required. Please consult with the German Embassy in your country for more information.

· Applicants must be currently employed or affiliated with a think tank, civil society organization, or academic body researching energy policy or another relevant field.

· Applicants should have around five years of professional experience in the energy or climate sector and leadership potential.

· Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited university, with a preference for a master’s degree in economics, environmental science, engineering, political science, or similar.

· Applicants must have excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

· Applicants should have a sincere interest in tackling climate change issues and energy transformation in their home country, with a strong understanding of power systems, energy economics, and climate and energy policy instruments/processes.

· Applicants should possess a high level of intellectual curiosity and humility.