Deadline: 7-Jul-23
Are you a resident of Egypt, India, Jamaica, Kenya, Thailand, or Tunisia and aged between 18-28? Are you looking to expand your expertise in climate change issues? If yes, then apply now for the Climate Investment Funds Youth Fellowship 2023.
At the Climate Investment Funds (CIF), they believe in the potential of youth to create powerful, positive change. Invest in your future and accelerate your professional growth with this career-focused Fellowship program on climate.
The CIF Youth Fellowship is a unique professional capacity-building program focused on providing hands-on experience to the next generation of young leaders in global climate action. It is based on CIF-financed projects and will be implemented in partnership with the six Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) partners: the African Development Bank, the Asian Development Bank, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, the InterAmerican Development Bank, the World Bank, and the International Finance Corporation. It provides Fellows with the opportunity to work on initiatives in areas related to nature-based solutions, clean energy, adaptation and climate resilience, energy access, and gender and social inclusion.
What Is this CIF Youth Fellowship About?
- Egypt: Clean Energy
- Location: Cairo, Egypt (Middle East and North Africa)
- Thematic areas: Clean Energy and Climate Finance
- Hosting MDB: The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)
- Project: Debt facilities for energy projects
- Number of Fellows: 1 Fellow
- Duration and time commitment: One-year program starting from September 1, 2023, to August 31, 2024, with the possibility of adjustment. You might be assigned to work on a part-time or full-time basis, depending on the requirements of the respective MDB as well as any higher education commitments you might have.
- India: Climate Resilience
- Location: New Delhi, India (East and South Asia and Pacific)
- Thematic areas: Climate Resilience, and Clean Energy
- Hosting MDB: World Bank
- Project: India Solar rooftop project
- Number of Fellows: 1 Fellow
- Duration and time commitment: One-year program starting from September 1, 2023, to August 31, 2024, with the possibility of adjustment. You might be assigned to work on a part-time or full-time basis, depending on the requirements of the respective MDB as well as any higher education commitments you might have.
- Jamaica: Sustainable Forest Management
- Location: Jamaica (Latin America and the Caribbean)
- Thematic areas: Climate Resilience, and Sustainable Forest Management
- Hosting MDB: Inter-American Development Bank
- Project: Implementation of Investment Plan for the Caribbean Regional Track of the Pilot Program for Climate Resilience (PPCR)
- Number of Fellows: 1 Fellow
- Duration and time commitment: One-year program starting from September 1, 2023, to August 31, 2024, with the possibility of adjustment. You might be assigned to work on a part-time or full-time basis, depending on the requirements of the respective MDB as well as any higher education commitments you might have.
- Kenya: Sustainability and Climate Finance
- Region: Kenya (Sub-Saharan Africa)
- Thematic areas: Sustainable and Climate Finance
- Hosting MDB: African Development Bank (AfDB)
- Project: Implementation of the new Class C Green+ Shares
- Number of Fellows: 1 Fellow
- Duration and time commitment: One-year program starting from September 1, 2023, to August 31, 2024, with the possibility of adjustment. You might be assigned to work on a part-time or full-time basis, depending on the requirements of the respective MDB as well as any higher education commitments you might have.
- Thailand: Sustainable Land Use Practices and Clean Energy
- Location: Bangkok, Thailand (East and South Asia and Pacific)
- Thematic areas: Climate Resilience, Sustainable Land Use Practices and Clean Energy
- Hosting MDB: Asian Development Bank
- Project: Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability Program
- Number of Fellows: 2 Fellows
- Duration and time commitment: One-year program starting from September 1, 2023, to August 31, 2024, with the possibility of adjustment. You might be assigned to work on a part-time or full-time basis, depending on the requirements of the respective MDB as well as any higher education commitments you might have.
- Tunisia: Climate Finance
- Location: Tunisia (Middle East and North Africa)
- Thematic areas: Climate Resilience, and Clean Energy
- Hosting MDB: International Finance Corporation (IFC)
- Project: Support to Economic Recovery and Job Creation in the Agri-Food Sector and Rural South
- Number of Fellows: 1 Fellow
- Duration and time commitment: One-year program starting from September 1, 2023, to August 31, 2024, with the possibility of adjustment. You might be assigned to work on a part-time or full-time basis, depending on the requirements of the respective MDB as well as any higher education commitments you might have.
What do they offer?
- Stipend tailored to the cost of living in Fellowship countries (Purchasing Power Parity).
- In-kind logistical support such as staff time for mentoring and office space.
- Specialized training and professional development sessions.
Who are the CIF Fellows?
- A cohort of young leaders in climate action with a passion for climate thematic areas relevant to the Fellowship.
- Candidates must hold an undergraduate degree or be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program.
- The program will seek to ensure an equitable representation of race and ethnic groups, gender identities, indigenous peoples and local communities, and other marginalized groups.
How long is the fellowship?
- One-year program starting on September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2024, with the possibility of adjustment.
- Fellows are expected to work between 16 hours (part time) to 40 hours (full time) per week.
What are language requirements?
- Fluency in English as well as in the native/local working language in the country context.
- Good writing skills in both languages.
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates 18-28 years of age at the time of application.
- Candidates residing in Egypt, Tunisia, Kenya, India, Jamaica, or Thailand with a valid work authorization.
For more information, visit CIF.