ENERGY SUSTAINABILITY ACTIVITY
The USAID’s Energy Sustainability Activity is a five-year initiative to improve energy security and reliability for people and businesses throughout Kosovo. One of the aims of this program is to promote youth workforce integration, from marginalized communities and others, to intern with key government institutions and private developers engaged in Kosovo’s renewable energy sector.
NEW ENERGY INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
Many of Kosovo’s prominent energy companies and institutions, both public and private, will host interns and engage them directly in renewable energy activities, such as installation support, research, data analysis and forecasting, data collection, digitalization, outreach and information dissemination. The program will enable interns to identify potential job opportunities with their host employers and others, supporting Kosovo’s youth to continue their engagement in the sector beyond the conclusion of the internship. As part of the New Energy Internship Program, interns will be able to advance their professional careers and support Kosovo on its path to achieving a sustainable energy future.
APPLICATION CRITERIA
New Energy Internship Program offers paid internship opportunities for final-year students and recent graduates who meet the following criteria:
- Current final-year bachelor’s or master’s degree student or recent graduate (within the past two years) who is not currently employed full-time;
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree holder who has graduated within the past two years and is not currently employed full-time;
- Demonstrated knowledge of English and Albanian and/or Serbian;
- Demonstrated interest in the energy sector; and
- Proof of Kosovo residency.
HOW CAN I APPLY FOR THE INTERNSHIP POSITION?
To apply, submit the following documents to esa.interns@tetratech.com:
- Resume/CV (For tips and samples, see https://www.jobscan.co/resume-writing-guide);
- Motivation letter (Explain in less than 400 words why
you want to be part of the energy sector); - University diploma or enrollment confirmation letter
from your university; and - Copy of residency permit/ID.
WHAT IS THE SELECTION PROCEDURE?
- Step 1: All applications will be reviewed and a shortlist will be developed. Responses will be sent to shortlisted applicants only.
- Step 2: USAID’s Energy Sustainability Activity (and, potentially, host employers) will set up interviews with qualified applicants.
- Step 3: Successful candidates will be informed about the selection process outcome and offered a position with one of the host employers.
IS THE INTERNSHIP PART-TIME OR FULL-TIME?
Internships are full-time for a period of at least six months, but individual host employers may provide flexibility for interns to finish their university exams, if need be. Some interns may be offered full-time contracts from the host employer upon completion of the internship. This was the case with number of interns of previous cohorts.
WHAT IS THE DURATION OF INTERNSHIP?
USAID’s Energy Sustainability Activity, in partnership with host employers involved in the energy sector in Kosovo, will provide internship opportunities spanning June 1st 2024 to November 30th 2024.
IS THE INTERNSHIP PAID?
Yes, this is a paid internship. A stipend of €300 net will be paid monthly.
WHO ARE THE HOST EMPLOYERS?
Host employers include central and local government agencies involved in the renewable energy sector; key electricity sector actors in generation, transmission, and distribution; private sector renewable energy developers; and renewable energy associations. The host employers are Ministry of Economy, Ministry of Environment Spatial Planning and Infrastructure, Prime Minister’s Office, Energy Regullatory Office, Kosovo Energy Corporation, Kosovo’s Transmission, System and Market Operator, AKUO, Jaha Solar, ProCredit Bank, Elen, Volitalia.
MY UNIVERSITY HAS NOT ISSUED DIPLOMAS YET, CAN I STILL APPLY?
Yes, as long as you submit a signed certificate from the university confirming that you are a student or have graduated in the last two years.
GENDER AND INCLUSION
USAID through Energy Sustainability Activity provides equal opportunities for all genders and encourages applicants from all communities living in Kosovo. The New Energy Internship Program aims to increase women’s participation in energy and STEM fields. In previous internship cohorts, 60% percent of interns were women and more than 20% hailed from the minority communities.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 14 APRIL 2024
