Publication Date: 28 October 2024
Application Deadline: 11 November 2024 ( at midnight, Abu Dhabi Local Time )
Title and Grade: Intern – Renewable Energy Statistics
Indicative Remuneration: Monthly stipend and accommodation allowance [1]
Duration of Appointment: 6 Months
Background
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) is an inter-governmental organisation headquartered in Abu Dhabi, mandated to promote the widespread and increased adoption and sustainable use of all forms of renewable energy in the pursuit of sustainable development, energy access, energy security and low-carbon economic growth and prosperity. IRENA’s mission is to play a leading role in the ongoing transformation of the global energy systems as a centre of excellence for knowledge and innovation, a global voice of renewable energy, a network hub for all stakeholders and a source of advice and support for countries. At present, IRENA has 170 Members (169 States and the European Union) that acceded to its Statute, and 14 additional States in the process of accession and actively engaged.
Within this mandate, the focus of the Knowledge, Policy and Finance Centre (KPFC) is on collecting data, developing knowledge platforms and conducting analysis to support the creation of enabling environments for investment and growth in renewables. This entails analytical work on policy and finance, developing renewable energy statistics, giving input to advisory services that the Agency provides to its member states and at regional levels, developing and operating knowledge tools and analysis services for project facilitation and targeted engagement with the private sector and civil society.
Key activities of the Statistics Team include the collection and analysis of data from Member States using the IRENA Renewable Energy Statistics Questionnaire, desk research and other data sources such as industry associations. In addition to data collection, the team is also engaged in data dissemination through avenues such as the IRENA website, international events and statistical publications as well as the development of methodological guidance.


Objectives of the Internship Assignments
The Interns will assist the Statistics Team to conduct data validation, review data gaps and assess the availability of data from other sources, with a view to developing future collaboration on this topic with other agencies. The objectives of the internships are:
Duties and Responsibilities
Off-grid renewable energy statistics

Tracking international/global renewable energy targets

Particular Functions
Off-grid renewable energy statistics
The Intern will help the Statistics Team to collect and compile off-grid renewable energy data in areas including but not limited to the following:

Tracking international/global renewable energy targets

Learning Areas
The IRENA Internship Programme offers graduate and university students from diverse academic backgrounds an opportunity to acquire direct exposure to IRENA operations and to enhance their educational experience through practical work assignments. It allows selected candidates to gain insight into the work of the Agency and provides a learning opportunity in various professional fields. Specific learning areas include:

Timeframe
The internship is for six months, with the possibility of a three-months extension subject to approval. The exact period will be determined based on the availability of the intern and the needs of the programme.


Minimum Requirements

• Applicants must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements: Be enrolled in a post-graduate programme (master’s or doctorate) at a recognized university and remain enrolled during the entire period of the internship; Be in their final year of an undergraduate programme at a recognized university and remain enrolled during the entire period of the internship; Recent graduates may also be included in the programme provided the start date of the internship is less than six months since their graduation.
• Candidates must be fluent in English (both oral and written) and demonstrate excellent writing and communication skills.
• Competencies: Candidates should demonstrate renewable energy data collection, data analysis (such as data extraction, transformation, and loading), data visualisation, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and Power Point), solid teamwork, planning and organizing, professionalism and communications skills.
• Candidates must be able to work in a multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary environment.
• Preference is given to candidates studying in the fields of energy, engineering, statistics, or other related fields with a good understanding of renewable energy resources and energy statistics.
Candidates should indicate in their cover letter the period of availability.

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) on-site in Abu Dhabi, UAE working hours.
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 assignment 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.