UNDP Is Recruiting A Green Energy Assistant - Intern, To Be Based In Luanda, Angola.

Green Energy Assistant – Intern

UNDP is recruiting a Green Energy Assistant – Intern, to be based in Luanda, Angola.

Description

The UNDP internship programme offers an outstanding graduate-level student the opportunity to acquire direct exposure to UNDP’s work with the objective of deepening his/her knowledge and understanding of UNDP’s goals, principles, and activities. It is designed to complement development-oriented studies with practical experience in various professional aspects
Interns are not financially remunerated by UNDP
The objective of the internship: Support the environment team on green energy topics
The Green Energy Assistant will report directly to the Renewable Energy Specialist within the Environment and Climate Change Mitigation team and more generally to the Head of Unit for Environment and Climate Change Mitigation. The Renewable Energy Assistant will also work in close collaboration with the other team members, as well as other Operations, Programme and projects staff in the CO

Support the Environment team on renewable energy data collection and strategy definition, focusing on the following topics:
Renewable energy use in telecom applications – map existing generators vs. solar systems to power telecom towers; promote renewable energy use in the telecom industry
Biomass – review existing types of biomass available for energy production in the country; assess the most cost-effective models
Green building standards/energy efficiency – review existing legislation and initiatives
Internet access – assess main root causes for low internet access in the country
Besides the above, the Green Energy Assistant will also:
Support the team with on-going studies and projects
Support knowledge building and knowledge sharing

Impact of Results

The key results will fuel the definition of UNDP’s strategy in renewable energy as well as contribute to the sectoral strategic dialogue, with the possibility to lead to the definition of future projects. Accurate analysis and presentation of information, thoroughly researched and fully documented work strengthens the capacity of the office and facilitates subsequent action by the supervisor. The incumbent’s own initiative is decisive in the results of work and timely finalization
Demonstrating/safeguarding ethics and integrity
Demonstrate corporate knowledge and sound judgment
Self-development, initiative-taking
Acting as a team player and facilitating teamwork
Facilitating and encouraging open communication in the team, communicating effectively
Creating synergies through self-control
Managing conflict
Learning and sharing knowledge and encourage the learning of others. Promoting learning and knowledge management/sharing is the responsibility of each staff member
Informed and transparent decision making

Requisites

Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher) in Business or Public Administration or related social sciences
Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent) in engineering, economics or related fields
Have graduated with a university degree (as defined in (a) and (b) above) and, if selected, must start the internship within one-year of graduation
No experience required
Fluency in Portuguese and good working knowledge of English is required

Conditions Of Internship

UNDP internship programme does not provide a salary or remuneration for the internship
UNDP accepts no responsibility for costs arising from accidents and/or illness or death incurred during the internship
All the expenses connected with the internship will be borne by the intern, sponsoring government or institutions
The intern must provide proof of enrollment in a health insurance plan
UNDP accepts no responsibility for costs arising from accidents and/or illness or death incurred during the internship
Interns are not eligible to apply for or be appointed to, any post in UNDP during the period of the internship
Interns are not staff members and may not represent UNDP in any official capacity

Selected Candidates Much Submit The Following Documents

Letter of intent/motivation
Letter confirming University enrolment or the copy of completed university degree

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