Vacancy Announcement

Secretariat of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) Office of the Director-General (ODG) Governance Support Office (GSO)

Title and Grade: Intern, Stakeholder Engagement, GSO 

Duration of Appointment: 6 Months

Indicative Remuneration: Monthly stipend¹ 

Duty Station: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE)

Date for Entry on Duty: As soon as possible

Background

The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) is an inter-governmental organization 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 169 Members (168 States and the European Union) that acceded to its Statute, and 15 additional States in the process of accession and actively engaged.

The Agency implements its mandate with the view to sustainable development, increased energy security and low-carbon economic growth and prosperity.

Objectives of the Internship Assignment

The internship post is located in the Governance Support Office (GSO) within the Office of the Director-General (ODG). The intern will provide support to the work of the youth and parliamentary engagement functions, particularly in the implementation of specific activities and initiatives taking place in 2024, as well as other initiatives related to the Agency’s Governing Body Meetings.

Particular Functions

In line with the objectives outlined above, the intern is expected to perform a range of technical and organizational functions, including but not limited to:

• Developing, organising and maintaining the contact database of IRENA’s parliamentary and youth network;
• Researching and suggesting ways to keep the contact database updated considering the various electoral cycles in every IRENA Member State;
• Assisting in preparing, and organising IRENA’s engagement meetings for parliamentarians and youth, as well as in developing the agenda, background notes and relevant documents;
• Supporting the development of specific outputs, including but not limited to: webinars, website materials, technical and non-technical reports, workshop presentations, and outcome documents, and a wide range of communication materials targeted to youth and parliamentarians.
• Carrying out research and compiling briefs in preparation of other parliamentary and youth meetings that IRENA may participate;
• Assisting in the drafting of targeted communication outputs for parliamentarians and youth;
• Contributing to the development of an efficient filing system;
• Drafting formal correspondence;
• Maintaining accurate records, background information, relating to the Assembly, Council and related meetings organized by IRENA to ensure accurate and complete records management;
• Supporting web content development and management;
• Performing any other duties as required.

Learning Areas

During the internship period, the successful applicant will develop an understanding of the IRENA’s parliamentary and youth engagement strategy, develop skills relating to planning and organizing and logistics support. The intern will also be able to further develop their skills related to research, analytical thinking, drafting, meeting organization, communications, and social media.

Timeframe

The internship is for a period of six months commencing as agreed with the intern/sponsor but not after 1 September 2024. The exact period will be determined based on the availability of the intern and the needs of the programme. The maximum duration of the internship is nine months, subject to the intern’s continued university enrolment and performance.