UNOPS STEM Trainee 2026

The STEM Trainee will work at the critical intersection of sustainable energy, private equity, and national policy. Trainees will gain hands-on experience in the financial sector. By combining high-level project involvement with targeted professional development, this programme is designed to build the technical expertise and soft skills necessary to catalyze a successful career in the global energy sector. 

The six-months STEM Traineeship programme will be comprised of two programmatic elements, whereby the first element will involve virtual trainings on professional development, including soft skills, and relevant technical topics, while the second element will involve activity-based technical trainings, providing hands-on practical experience through the provision of support to project partners on the various activities.

The just and equitable energy transition cannot be achieved and sustained without ensuring gender equality. The global energy access gap is gendered, and women and girls disproportionately bear the burden of the every-day consequences of energy poverty. At the same time, women are under-represented in the energy sector, from entry- and mid-level positions to boardrooms. As a result, women are less likely to have a voice in the policy and decision-making that affects them. SEforALL’s Gender & Youth (G&Y) programme centres women and youth in the just and equitable energy transition by supporting their entry into and career progression within the sector, as well as empowering the next generation of women and youth leaders. 

SEforALL is recruiting recent women graduates for a traineeship programme in Nigeria. The traineeship will provide hands-on technical training with a focus on clean energy and unlocking financing for SDG 7. STEM Trainees will work closely with Government officials and project partners in the implementation of activities.

This is an affirmative vacancy for candidates identifying as women between the age of 18 and 35 in Nigeria, that is, only applicants identifying as women residing in Nigeria will be considered.

The six-months STEM Traineeship programme will be comprised of two programmatic elements, whereby the first element will involve virtual trainings on professional development, including soft skills, and relevant technical topics, while the second element will involve activity-based technical trainings, providing hands-on practical experience through the provision of support to project partners on the various activities.

The STEM Trainee will be a part of a Nigerian cohort, with the traineeship focused on the following areas:

Technical Support and Operations:

• Provide technical support for the implementation of gender- and youth-responsive energy activities;
• Assist the project team in coordinating activities, meetings, and resources necessary for the successful execution of energy-focused initiatives; and
• Participate in energy audits, site visits & needs assessments for in-country workstreams.

Financial Platform Support and Trainings:

• Support the implementation of the Sustainable Energy Finance Developers Platform by refining and validating project data entries;
• Support the project team in developing training curricula and knowledge-sharing materials for developers, financial institutions, and policymakers;
• Assist in the development of financial models by analyzing cost structures and learning the impact of different capital types (e.g., grants, debt, equity) on project bankability; and
• Support the team in tracking financing commitments and emerging funding mechanisms within the clean energy ecosystem.

Monitoring:

• Support project partners in data collection exercises and market research on climate finance trends; and
• Support with data analysis, platform performance tracking, monitoring of user experience and feedback and regular project reporting.

Engagement in Climate Finance, Policy & Advocacy:

• Contribute to initiatives promoting sustainable energy finance and tracking financing commitments in the clean energy ecosystem;
• Gain insights into viability gaps and the role of various financial instruments in driving sustainable energy projects; and
• Participate in advocacy efforts to raise awareness for sustainable energy finance policies and support in stakeholder engagement initiatives.

Communications & Social Media:

• Use social media channels to promote project visibility, sustainability practices, and advocacy efforts;
• Create and publish engaging digital content, including posts, videos, and graphics, to share across social media channels (e.g. Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn).

Trainees will also be expected to participate in daily activities and authorised site visits in addition to attending supplementary training programmes arranged by SEforALL.

Training components and learning elements to include, but not limited to:

• Undertake soft skills training sessions to support professional development of STEM Trainees:
  • Career development (including resume development, interviewing, networking, and mentorship); and
  • Communications and social media training.
• Undertake technical training sessions to enhance technical understanding of the energy sector with a focus on project operations and climate finance, including:  
  • Knowledge of energy implementation, gender & youth-responsive energy activities, and site assessment methodologies;
  • Appropriate use of financial modeling tools, viability analysis, and data platforms;
  • Familiarity with monitoring tools and framework (market research, performance tracking, and reporting); and
  • Introduction to climate finance mechanisms and capital structures for energy activities.

 

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• About United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS)
• UNOPS STEM Trainee Internship
• Requirements for UNOPS STEM Trainee Internship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

UNOPS STEM Trainee Internship

Application Deadline	12 Jun 2026
Country to study	Nigeria
Type	Internship
Sponsor	United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS)
Gender	Women

Requirements for UNOPS STEM Trainee Internship Qualification

• This is an affirmative vacancy for candidates identifying as women between the age of 18 and 35 in Nigeria, that is, only applicants identifying as women residing in Nigeria will be considered.

Skills:

• Academic Writing, Analytical Skills, Communication, Energy, Energy Policy, Google Docs, Problem Solving, Report Writing, Stakeholder Engagement

Requirements:

• Applicants should be enrolled in a university programme such as Bachelor, Masters or Ph.D. (or the equivalent) or have graduated from such studies within three (3) years prior to their application, in a STEM field (i.e., sciences, renewable energy, engineering, data science, geographic information systems, or related areas).

Experience Requirements:

Required: 

• Applicants are not required to have prior work experience

Desired:

• Prior experience in energy, engineering, finance, communications or related fields would be an advantage.

Application Deadline

June 12, 2026

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) on careers.unops.org to apply

For more information, kindly visit UNOPS webpage.