Energy Planning Intern UNOPS

Application period: 13-Dec-2024 to 31-Dec-2024

Functional Responsibilities:

Main duties and tasks

• Work closely with the IEP Program Manager and other team members for the purpose of providing program and project support to the IEP program;
• Support the Centre of Excellence in the creation of standards, tools, documentation, and guidance that support the development and/or adoption of best-in-class IEPs;
• Support with desktop research on new tools, datasets, and methodologies and landscape analysis for new geographies of interest;
• Secondary data collection and analysis;
• Support stakeholder engagement and outreach, including government agencies and ministries, international development organizations, donors, research institutions, and the private sector;
• Support in the development, optimization, and standardization of internal procedures;

Learning Objectives

This internship provides hands-on experience and growth opportunities in the following areas:

• Developing a deep understanding of the energy access planning sector;
• Hands-on development and/or application of (GIS-based) energy modelling tools;
• Exposure to the international development sector with regional/country focus;
• Active involvement in at least one ongoing country project of the SEforALL IEP team.

Education/Experience/Language requirements:

Education

• Applicants should have recently (in the last 3 years) graduated with a first level or advanced university degree (Bachelors, Masters or equivalent) in relevant fields such as Sustainable Energy Engineering, Economics, Regional Planning, Geography, Geo-informatics, Energy Policy.

Experience

• Applicants are not required to have prior work experience; however, prior experience in GIS-based energy modeling and planning is desirable;
• Understanding of the energy access sector, including access to electricity and clean cooking is desirable;
• Experience in Python programming, data analysis, and GIS is an asset.

Language

• Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of another official UN language is an asset.

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Remarks: Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

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