Intern - Latin America

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
JOB DESCRIPTION
Vacancy Announcement
Secretariat of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)
Country Engagement and Partnerships Division (CEP)

Publication/Transmission Date: ‎6 July ‎2023
Deadline for Application: ‎20 July ‎2023 (at midnight, Abu Dhabi Local Time)
Title and Grade: Intern - Latin America
Indicative Remuneration: Monthly stipend and accommodation allowance [‎1]
Duration of Appointment: ‎6 Months
Duty Station: Abu Dhabi
Date for Entry on Duty: As soon as possible
Background
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) is an intergovernmental
organisation established in ‎2009 with the mandate to promote the widespread
adoption and sustainable use of all sources of renewable energy. This includes
bioenergy, geothermal energy, hydropower, solar, wind and ocean energy. At
present, IRENA has ‎168 Members (‎167 States and the European Union) that
acceded to its Statute, and ‎16 additional States in the process of accession
and actively engaged.
Country Engagement and Partnerships Division (CEP) leads the work with
countries. It supports them in the development and implementation of national
and regional renewable energy strategies, by contextualizing the knowledge
being developed in the other three divisions of IRENA, to the national
requirements. Its activities enable a systematic overview of country and
regional needs, experiences and trends to help facilitate cross-fertilization
of best practices between countries and regions, and shape IRENA's future
programmatic priorities.
IRENA continues to increase its engagement with Member States, partners and
stakeholders in Latin America, as per the Regional Action Plan for the region
released at the IRENA 's 9th Assembly (January ‎2019). The Agency has also been
engaged in the Clean Energy Corridor of Central America and has been working
with the Central America Integration System (SICA) and with the Central
American Electrical Interconnection System (SIEPAC) to explore possibilities
to expand renewable power flows in the region. Through its initiative, IRENA
has been facilitating the transfer of knowledge and capabilities to assist the
ministries, the power pool, utilities and regulators in planning and operating
the electricity system with increasing shares of renewable power.
A number of country-specific support programs have been developed by IRENA in
the region, including the Renewables Readiness Assessment (RRA), a country led
process that provides a comprehensive tool for assessing key conditions for
renewable energy technology development and deployment and the actions
necessary to further create an enabling framework for renewable energy
deployment.
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the overall supervision of the Deputy Director in CEP Division and the
immediate supervision of the Regional Program Officer - Latin America and the
Caribbean, the intern will be expected to carry out the following tasks:

• Support the coordination and implementation of the IRENA's Latin America Regional Action Plan, Investment Forums as well as the Central America Clean Energy Corridor initiative.


• Support the coordination and implementation of country-specific support in the region, including Renewables Readiness Assessments.


• Support in identifying regional initiatives for promoting renewable energy deployment, forums and programmes, which could be effective platforms for collaboration in Latin America including the high shares of renewable energy initiative;


• Research trends, key topics, emerging issues and national initiatives related to renewable energy development and climate change in Latin America;


• Support the stakeholder outreach and coordination in the context of IRENA's country engagement, collaborative framework, practitioner network, country framework agreements, project facilitation and regional initiatives;


• Assist in the organization of IRENA's participation during COP28, the IRENA Latin America Investment Forum and other consultative workshops, collaborative platforms, practitioner network and technical meetings ensuring effective participation of key stakeholders, experts and partners.


• Support the planning and coordination of the Work Programme of the Division and contribute to its successful implementation;


• Perform other related duties, as required.

Learning Areas
During the internship period, the successful applicant will develop an
understanding of the role played by IRENA in the region and will have the
opportunity to become familiar with the Regional Action Programme developed by
the Agency for Latin America, its flagship initiatives, such as the Central
America Clean Energy Corridor (CECCA), as well as the engagement and
coordination with the regional partners for the successful implementation of
these and other activities. The applicant will develop analytical, research
and communications skills while learning how IRENA engages with member
countries for the delivery of technical assistance that helps accelerate the
adoption of renewable technologies, decarbonize their economies and guide them
towards an energy transition.
Timeframe
The internship is for a period of six months. The exact start date/period will
be determined based on the availability of the intern and the needs of the
Division. The maximum duration of the internship is nine months, subject to
the intern 's continued university enrolment and performance.
Minimum Requirements:
The candidate must meet the following requirements:
Education: The candidate should be enrolled in a post-graduate programme,
or in their final year of undergraduate programme in engineering, economics,
energy, international relations or another
relevant field.
Recent graduates will also be included in the internship programme provided
the start date of the internship is less than six months from completion of
studies.
Experience/skills: The candidate should be aware of and understand energy
and/or development economics, climate change and renewable energy
technologies; possess experience of drafting, preparing and reviewing of
reports. Relevant knowledge of policy processes and renewable resource
development is desirable.

Languages: Excellent command of both written and spoken English and
Spanish is required.

Other Requirements:
The candidate must meet the following requirements:

• Demonstrate good writing and communication skills.


• Demonstrate solid teamwork, planning and organising, professionalism.


• Be able to work in a multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary environment.

Internship Conditions
IRENA internships may be remunerated if an intern is not already sponsored by
their government, university or institution. In such cases, the intern is
requested to indicate their sponsorship in their cover letter.
Interns of IRENA are not considered to be staff members. The selected intern
will work on a full-time basis (‎40 hours per week) at the duty station in Abu
Dhabi, UAE.
For more detailed information about the IRENA Internship Programme, please
visit the internships section on our recruitment webpage.
Application Procedure
Candidates who are interested in this internship and meet the minimum
requirements must apply for the abovementioned vacancy on-line, through IRENA
's recruitment platform, ORC, by submitting a complete and comprehensive CV
and a letter of interest. Due to the high number of applications, only
candidates under serious consideration will be contacted for a pre-recorded
and/or telephone interview.
IRENA wishes to encourage applications from female candidates and nationals of
LDC and SIDS countries.

[‎1] If the selected intern is not otherwise sponsored and they are recruited
outside of the commuting distance to the selected duty station, they will be
they will be remunerated at a rate of USD ‎1,200 a month plus daily
accommodation rate of AED150. In addition, the organization will pay for and
arrange the intern's travel to and from the duty station for those interns who
are selected from outside of the commuting area to its premises in Abu Dhabi.

JOB INFO
Job Identification
INT0091-
Posting Date
‎07/‎06/‎2023, ‎03:33 AM
Apply Before
‎07/‎20/‎2023, ‎02:59 PM
Locations
Abu Dhabi