Productive Use of Energy Internship

The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) brings together philanthropy including the IKEA Foundation, The Rockefeller Foundation and the Bezos Earth Fund, governments, technology, policy and development partners, and the private sector to tackle the twin challenges of energy access and transition in emerging and developing countries. By 2030, we aim to expand clean energy access to one billion people, enable 150 million new jobs and reduce 4 gigatons of future carbon emissions. We believe clean energy is development: without it, every other form of progress is undermined so we’re building a movement to unlock a new era of inclusive green economic growth that accelerates universal energy access while enabling the global community to meet critical climate goals during the next decade.

Position Overview:

The Intern will support GEAPP’s Africa team in advancing our clean cooking and productive use of energy (PUE) initiatives. This includes contributing to the Global eCooking Coalition (GeCCo), developing fundraising proposals, engaging stakeholders, and supporting internal strategy work related to economic development through energy. The intern will assist in research, stakeholder tracking, proposal development, and project management support. This internship is an opportunity to work at the intersection of energy access, clean cooking, and economic empowerment in Africa. Please note that this internship does not guarantee future employment.

 Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support tracking of GeCCo activities, stakeholder engagement, and programmatic participation.
• Maintain partner engagement logs and support in managing strategic relationships.
• Assist in the development and coordination of fundraising proposals.
• Provide project management support to the Demand, Jobs and Livelihoods (DJL) team.
• Contribute to the development of a new Productive Africa strategy aligned with GEAPP’s M300 vision.
• Conduct research tasks and collect data on energy access and transition-related topics.
• Work with the project lead on data analysis.
• Draft quality project deliverables, including memos and briefers based on research and market assessment reports.
• Support program administration and coordination, such as organizing webinars or workshops.
• Any other duties assigned from time to time.

Education, Experience, and Skills:

• Education: Candidates must be enrolled in a relevant Master’s or PhD degree programme or have recently graduated with a Master’s degree or PhD in Enineering or on topics related to the development, implementation and/or assessment of clean energy access policies and energy sector reform programs in a developing country context.
• Language: Candidates must be fluent in written and spoken English. Additional knowledge of French or Portuguese would be desirable.
• Work experience: This internship is intended for early career post-graduates with little to no experience (typically under 3 years). A background or demonstrated interest in electricity policy, finance, and energy economics will be helpful. Also, experiences related to energy policy assessment in a developing country context may be an advantage in the selection process.
• Skills: Candidates should be capable of working in a multicultural and international team environment and have good communication and IT skills. Candidates must be able to demonstrate competency in 3 or more of the following mandatory areas:

Mandatory skills: 

• Research and Analytical Skills: Demonstrate ability to conduct research on energy access trends, policies, and technologies, and analyze data to draw actionable insights.
• Data Analysis and Visualization: Proficiency in Excel or other data analysis tools, with skills in visualizing data to communicate insights effectively.
• Communication and Writing Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills to prepare reports, presentations, memos and updates. Medium to advanced level skills with writing narrative reports and slide decks.
• Basic Financial Analysis: Understanding financial concepts to assist in analyzing project costs, budgeting, and assessing the financial sustainability of energy projects.

Competency in the following areas is desirable: 

• Project Management: Familiarity with project management principles, including planning, scheduling, and monitoring, to assist in organizing and tracking program activities.
• GIS and Mapping Skills: Familiarity with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for mapping energy access gaps and planning infrastructure development.
• Digital Skills and Tech Savviness: Competence with digital tools, software, and possibly coding or database management to support data handling and project monitoring systems will be a plus
• Interest in Policy and Regulatory Frameworks: Knowledge of, or demonstration of willingness to learn about, policy, finance, and regulatory factors affecting energy access in emerging markets.
• Technical Knowledge of the Power Sector: Understanding (or interest) of the key technologies involved in the power sector value chain, from generation (specifically renewable energy technologies) to power transmission and distribution. Some understanding of power sector planning, implementation, and operations will be a plus.

Location: Successful candidates will be expected to work from GEAPP’s Nairobi office.

Availability: Candidates must be available for a minimum three-month full-time internship, with an option of a one-time renewal for up to a maximum of six months. Start dates are flexible, ranging from April to July 2025.