Intern – SURE Programme

Job Description Internship Intern – SURE Programme Reports to: Project Director Deputy: Senior Advisor Duty Station GIZ Office Aberdeen in Freetown About GIZ

Formation / Diplômes

As a service provider in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development and international education work, we are dedicated to shaping a future worth living around the world. We work with businesses, civil society actors and research institutions, fostering successful interaction between development policy and other policy fields and areas of activity. In Sierra Leone, the GIZ has been working since 1963 in the following areas: Employment promotion and agriculture, strengthening the health care system, resource governance and sustainable energy access.

Autres informations

GIZ is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals regardless of gender, disability, race, ethnicity, religion, age, or any other protected characteristic. We embrace diversity and believe that inclusivity in the workplace is essential to our success and are committed to creating a work environment where all employees are valued and respected. Qualified women are particularly encouraged to apply.

• Women’s perspectives are vital to our success.
• Enjoy flexible hours and part-time work opportunities to help balance professional and personal commitments.
• Benefit from family-friendly policies Overview Around 760 million people worldwide still lack access to electricity, while approximately 2.6 billion people do not have access to clean cooking solutions. Access to affordable, reliable and sustainable energy is a prerequisite for social and economic development and for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Climate Agreement. The bilateral programme “Sustainable Rural Development through Renewable Energy with Special Focus on Women-Led Enterprises in Sierra Leone (SURE)” promotes sustainable access to climate-friendly and demand-driven energy services for rural households, social institutions and MSMEs, with particular attention to women-led enterprises. SURE promotes renewable energy solutions, productive use of energy, institutional capacity development, technical and vocational education and training, and an enabling environment for sustainable energy markets. The programme is co-financed by the European Union and implemented by GIZ in close cooperation with the Ministry of Energy, the Ministry of Technical and Higher Education and other public and private partners. The Intern supports the implementation of SURE activities from the programme office in Freetown. We encourage women, people with disabilities and minority groups to apply for this position. GIZ is committed to equal opportunities and diversity of perspectives at the working place. Responsibilities/Key Learning Areas Under the guidance of the SURE team, the intern will: Programme implementation: Support the planning, coordination, monitoring and day-to-day implementation of renewable energy activities, including gender responsive interventions and support to women-led enterprises.

Présentation du poste

Research, monitoring and reporting: Assist with research, data collection and analysis, activity tracking, knowledge management, and the preparation of reports and presentations. Stakeholder coordination: Support engagement and follow-up with government institutions, private-sector actors, development partners, consultants and other stakeholders.

Events and field activities: Assist with the planning, organisation and documentation of meetings, workshops, training sessions and field missions.

• Operational support: Assist with communication and visibility materials, procurement and contract documentation, and other administrative tasks in line with GIZ procedures. The Intern performs the following tasks: Intern The Intern is located in Freetown: Support technical and administrative implementation of programme activities.
• Assist with reporting to BMZ, the European Union and other partners.
• Prepare meeting minutes, presentations and technical documentation.
• Support field monitoring visits and quality assurance of project activities.
• Support communication, documentation and visibility activities. Maintain electronic and hard-copy filing systems. Support recruitment and onboarding of interns where required.

Responsabilités

Perform additional duties as assigned by programme management. Other duties/additional tasks Performs other duties and tasks at the request of management.

Required qualifications, competences, and experience Qualifications Bachelor’s degree studies in Renewable Energy, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Science, Gender and Social Inclusion, Development Studies, Economics or related field. A reasonably equivalent qualification would be evaluated.

Expérience

Previous internship, volunteering or research experience in renewable energy, international development or project management is an advantage.

Other knowledge, additional competences

• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Good MS Office skills.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in multicultural teams.
• Knowledge of monitoring, data analysis or communication tools is an asset.
• Willingness to travel within Sierra Leone.

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