Arab Program for Sustainable Energy Youth (APSEY)
RCREEE, in cooperation with the OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID) offers recent graduates from its member states 6 internship opportunities at its regional headquarters in Cairo. The selected interns should be prepared to relocate to Cairo and work in a fast-paced team environment. Interns will complete the internship period having gained a broad experience in renewable energy, energy efficiency, and regional cooperation fields. Among the activities to be carried out during the 6 months are:
Hands-on training on data mining, research and analysis skills through direct involvement in RCREEE regional and country level research and analysis tools activities
Placement in RCREEE projects under the supervision of Program Managers and Senior Experts
Technical training courses by leading regional technical experts from the region
Soft skills training courses (communication skills, leadership and project management, business and technical writing)
Attending relevant regional workshops and/or Exchange mission with other young professionals to collaborate on running projects
Periodic evaluation and feedback
Duties and Responsibilities
The selected candidates will work under the supervision of RCREEE technical team in any of the following areas:
Research and analysis on renewable energy and energy efficiency trends and technologies in the Arab States
Engage in project support and implementation in the fields of policy, institutional development, facts/figures, finance and private investments promotion relevant to RE/EE.
Engage in RCREEE’s business development activities.
General Qualifications
Recent graduate of: Engineering, Environmental Studies, Economics, Political Science or Business Administration
Being enrolled in or a holder of a relevant Master’s Degree is a plus
Previous experience in the field of sustainable energy and similar developmental projects is a plus
Fluency in Arabic and one of the two languages; English or French, is a must
Enthusiastic about the role of RCREEE and renewable energy and energy efficiency fields, and ready to learn
Excellent writing, editing and communications skills
Ability to work under pressure, multi-task and deadlines-oriented
Internet and MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) proficiency is required
General Terms and Conditions
The internship program operates on a remunerative basis. For interns from countries other than the host country, travel arrangements are the responsibility of RCREEE
Non-Egyptian interns will receive a monthly amount equivalent to 5000 EGP to cover accommodation and living expenses.
It is the responsibility of the intern to arrange for his/her accommodation. RCREEE provides selected interns with a list of brokers’ contacts.
Egyptian interns will receive a monthly amount equivalent to 2500 EGP
Medical Insurance is the sole responsibility of the intern.
How to apply
Qualified candidates should send the following to our email address [email protected]:
Filled application form (Click to download)
Updated CV
A one page motivation letter
Subject Line: APSEY Program
Deadline: November 30th, 2015.
NOTE: ALL application items must be submitted as a complete package. Applications missing any of the three required items will not be reviewed.
For more information, please visit our website: http://www.rcreee.org/arab-program-sustainable-energy-youth™-apsey
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted