Caribbean Energy Data Collection Internships 2023
The CCREEE is looking for motivated interns in each of the CARICOM territories to work in close collaboration with regional and national institutions to survey and collect energy-related data for Caribbean territories that will be used to update the Energy Report Cards (ERCs) for each territory. This is the fifth year of the ERC data collection.
The interns will be based in their country of residence and, where possible, will work directly within the institution responsible for energy. The internship will provide students and/or young professionals with a unique opportunity to work with the energy sector institutions and stakeholders in their countries, gain practical experience in the energy sector and contribute to the knowledge management functions of the Regional Energy Information System (sieCARCIOM) within the CARICOM Energy Knowledge Hub (CEKH).
The Energy Report Cards will also offer important support to the CCREEE work programme, including support to Member States’ energy planning and the development of sustainable energy projects.
SCOPE OF WORK
The CCREEE in collaboration with the respective institutions across the region will collect the specified data and information that will be used to update and populate the ERCs which will be made accessible through the CARICOM Energy Knowledge Hub (CEKH). The hub may be accessed by registering at https://cekh.ccreee.org
The countries we aim to engage are: Antigua and Barbuda; The Bahamas; Barbados; Belize; Dominica; Grenada; Guyana; Haiti; Jamaica; Montserrat; St. Kitts and Nevis; St. Lucia; St. Vincent and the Grenadines; Suriname; Trinidad and Tobago; Turks and Caicos; US Virgin Islands.
DESIRED PROFILE
- Bachelor’s degree or on course for completion of one by December 2024.
- Interest in the energy sector and willingness to learn about the socio-economic, technical and environmental aspects of the energy landscape; studies in sustainable energy, environmental sciences or related fields are an asset but not a
- National or resident of one of the relevant
- Proficiency in English.
INTERNSHIP TIMEFRAME
The internship will run for a period of eight (8) weeks from May 29th to July 21st 2023.
APPLICATION
The intern applicant should send their application (motivation letter and CV) on or before April 11, 2023 to recruitment@ccreee.org.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.