Youth Internship Pilot: Uganda


Thank you for your interest in applying for the Youth Internship Pilot!

The Youth Internship Pilot is a collaboration between New Energy Nexus (NEX) and Student Energy (SE) and will be operationalized by New Energy Nexus Vietnam and New Energy Nexus Uganda. This pilot is part of the bigger vision of NEX and SE to support a robust pipeline of young talents with the skills and knowledge to lead the continuous growth of clean energy and climate tech enterprises to expedite the energy transition.

During the pilot, selected youth will receive training and internship placement with a local Small Medium Enterprise (SMEs) or Community-based Organization (CBOs). The interns will receive training through workshops and hands-on experience supporting their partner organizations for 3-months. After graduating in the pilot, participants will be equipped with the knowledge and experience to pursue a career in business consulting (with a focus on energy and sustainability) or kickstart their own clean energy or climate tech enterprise.

This application form is for the Uganda Cohort.

Eligibility

  • Must be between the ages 18 to 30 years old
  • Must be currently located in Uganda
  • Must be able to commit to an in-person internship occurring between March and May 2025

Requirements for Appplication

You will be asked for the following requirements in this application form:
  • Application questions (maximum of 200 words each)
    • Please describe your professional experience in clean energy/sustainable development or entrepreneurship. Kindly highlight key projects or initiatives you’ve been involved in.
    • Tell us about your passion and goals, and how the internship can assist you in achieving those goals?
  • Resume and cover letter upload
  • Profile photo that we can use to feature you should you get accepted
Program Components

  • Mentorship and coaching
  • Bootcamp training
  • Networking opportunities
  • 3 months internship

Benefits

  • Gain hands-on experience in clean energy access in underserved communities.
  • Develop your skills in business development, entrepreneurship, and project management.
  • Contribute to impactful, real-world solutions that empower local communities.
  • Be part of a dynamic team driving change towards a sustainable and equitable energy future.
Key Responsibilities
  • Market research to decide on the most suitable clean energy products for the local community
  • Assessing the most appropriate business model
  • Supporting sales and marketing plans, and new business launch events
  • Transfer business development knowledge to the Community-based Organizations (CBOs) and Village Savings & Loans Associations (VSLAs) to catalyze the operation of a sustainable enterprise
  • Support CBO to set up and start operations of their clean energy enterprise
FAQ

If you have any questions about the application process and the internship program, check out this FAQ document or kindly contact Cyprian Odyek at cyprian.odyek@newenergynexus.com for the Uganda pilot.

Application Period

This form will close on 09 June 2025, 11:59 PM, Pacific Standard Time (PST).

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by NEX and SE for the next steps.

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Availability and Commitment

The Youth Internship Program offers an exclusive internship experience scheduled from July to the end of September 2025 (Cohort 2), and we highly value applicants who are available and enthusiastic about this opportunity. The internship will be carried out in remote communities that may have low connectivity and offer modest accommodation options.

Kindly verify your availability to engage in a 3-month minimum internship during this timeframe.



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Business Development & Sustainability Literacy Evaluation
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