Call for Applications: UNOPS STEM Traineeship (SEforALL) Program 2026 for Women in Nigeria
Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL), hosted by UNOPS, is inviting applications for its 2026–2027 STEM Traineeship Programme in Nigeria.
This is a 6-month traineeship programme designed for early-career women in Nigeria who are interested in building careers at the intersection of sustainable energy, climate finance, renewable energy, data analysis, energy policy, and national development.
The programme will equip selected trainees with hands-on technical experience, professional development support, and practical exposure to energy projects aligned with Nigeria’s climate and development goals.
About Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL)
Sustainable Energy for All is a global organization working to accelerate the energy transition in emerging and developing countries.
SEforALL works at the intersection of energy, climate, and development, partnering with governments, development institutions, and organizations around the world to expand access to sustainable energy.
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Its work focuses on:
- Ending energy poverty
- Expanding renewable energy access
- Improving energy efficiency
- Supporting green jobs
- Increasing climate finance
- Promoting an inclusive and just energy transition
SEforALL was launched in 2011 by former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon. The organization continues to support global action toward sustainable energy access and climate goals.
About UNOPS
UNOPS is an operational arm of the United Nations that supports the implementation of peacebuilding, humanitarian, development, infrastructure, procurement, and project management initiatives across the world.
UNOPS hosts SEforALL and provides operational support for global programmes focused on health, environment, energy, climate, sustainable cities, water, sanitation, and development.
About the Programme
The SEforALL STEM Traineeship Programme is designed to support women’s entry and career development in the energy sector.
The programme recognizes that women remain underrepresented in energy, climate finance, policy, and technical roles, even though women and girls are often disproportionately affected by energy poverty.
Through this traineeship, SEforALL aims to support women in Nigeria with practical skills, technical experience, and professional exposure needed to grow in the global energy sector.
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Programme Details
- Position Title: STEM Trainee
- Organization: Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL)
- Hosted By: UNOPS
- Job Category: Programme
- Duty Station: Abuja, Nigeria
- Seniority Level: Entry Level
- Contract Type: Internship
- Duration: Six months
- Posting Start Date: 29th May, 2026
- Deadline: 12th June, 2026
Who Can Apply
This opportunity is specifically for women in Nigeria.
Applicants must:
- Identify as women
- Reside in Nigeria
- Be between 18 and 35 years old
- Be currently enrolled in a university programme or have graduated within the last three years
- Be studying or have studied a STEM-related field
Eligible fields may include:
- Sciences
- Renewable Energy
- Engineering
- Data Science
- Geographic Information Systems
- Energy-related disciplines
- Other related STEM areas
Experience Requirement
Applicants are not required to have prior work experience.
However, prior experience in any of the following areas will be an advantage:
- Energy
- Engineering
- Finance
- Communications
- Climate-related work
- Data analysis
- Related technical fields
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Role Purpose
The STEM Trainees will support SEforALL’s energy access initiatives in Nigeria under the supervision of the Programme Manager, Gender & Youth.
The role will focus on:
- Technical project assistance
- Energy data analysis
- Renewable energy project support
- Climate finance analysis
- Energy planning
- Supporting financing mechanisms for sustainable energy projects
Key Responsibilities
Technical Support and Operations
Trainees will:
- Support the implementation of gender- and youth-responsive energy activities
- Assist with coordination of activities, meetings, and project resources
- Participate in energy audits, site visits, and needs assessments
- Support in-country workstreams related to sustainable energy access
Financial Platform Support and Training
Trainees will:
- Support the Sustainable Energy Finance Developers Platform
- Refine and validate project data entries
- Assist in developing training materials for developers, financial institutions, and policymakers
- Support financial model development
- Analyse project cost structures
- Learn how grants, debt, and equity affect project bankability
- Track financing commitments and new funding mechanisms in the clean energy ecosystem
Monitoring and Data Analysis
Trainees will:
- Support data collection exercises
- Conduct market research on climate finance trends
- Analyse project data
- Track platform performance
- Monitor user feedback and experience
- Support regular project reporting
Climate Finance, Policy and Advocacy
Trainees will:
- Support sustainable energy finance initiatives
- Track financing commitments in the clean energy sector
- Learn about viability gaps in energy projects
- Understand the role of financial instruments in supporting sustainable energy
- Participate in advocacy and stakeholder engagement activities
Communications and Social Media
Trainees will:
- Use social media to promote project visibility
- Support advocacy around sustainability and energy access
- Create digital content such as posts, videos, and graphics
- Share content across platforms such as Facebook, X, Instagram, and LinkedIn
Training Components
The programme will include both virtual professional development training and practical activity-based technical training.
Trainees will receive training in areas such as:
- Career development
- Resume development
- Interview preparation
- Networking
- Mentorship
- Communication skills
- Social media communication
- Energy implementation
- Gender- and youth-responsive energy activities
- Site assessment methods
- Financial modelling
- Viability analysis
- Energy data platforms
- Monitoring tools
- Market research
- Performance tracking
- Climate finance mechanisms
- Capital structures for energy projects
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Skills Required
Applicants should have or be willing to develop skills in:
- Academic writing
- Analytical thinking
- Communication
- Energy
- Energy policy
- Google Docs
- Problem-solving
- Report writing
- Stakeholder engagement
Language Requirements
Required:
- Fluent English
Desirable:
- Intermediate French
- Intermediate Spanish
- Intermediate Arabic
- Intermediate Mandarin Chinese
- Intermediate Russian
What Selected Trainees Will Gain
Selected trainees will gain:
- Hands-on experience in sustainable energy projects
- Exposure to climate finance and energy policy
- Practical experience in renewable energy data validation
- Experience supporting energy audits and site assessments
- Professional development and soft skills training
- Experience working with government officials and project partners
- Exposure to global energy transition work
- Practical knowledge of SDG 7 and clean energy financing
- Career-building experience in the energy and development sector
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Important Notes
- This is an affirmative vacancy for women aged 18–35 residing in Nigeria.
- Only applicants identifying as women and residing in Nigeria will be considered.
- Prior work experience is not required.
- Applications must be submitted before the deadline.
- UNOPS does not request payments at any stage of recruitment.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- Final candidates may be subject to background checks.
- UNOPS is committed to diversity, inclusion, equal opportunity, and a respectful workplace.
Deadline: 12th June, 2026
