Call For Applications: Africa Fellowship for Young Energy Leaders (AFYEL)

The Africa Fellowship for Young Energy Leaders is an education venture designed to invest into the next generation energy leaders who will deliver sustainable access to energy and ultimately a zero carbon Africa.

The ambition of the Program is to train, energy experts, renewable energy project managers, graduates, postgraduates or PhD students of Physics, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Building/Construction Engineering, Physics and Solar Energy on core aspects of energy generation with a specific focus on Renewable Energy Technology and opportunities for career advancement in the energy value chain.

The goal is to churn out a competent workforce for the renewable energy industry and build entrepreneurs who will advance access to clean energy to 600 million in Africa without Access and retain young African talent in a crucial sector like renewable energy, of paramount importance to unlock Africa’s sustainable future.

The program offers the knowledge of international experts on the small, utility-scale, and small-scale use of four groups of renewable energy technologies via a general module, then fellows have the opportunity to choose a specialized track from the following:

Bioenergy
Hydropower
Solar PV
Onshore Wind

Eligibility

Applicants should be between the ages of 21 and 35 on or before the application deadline.
Are graduates, postgraduates or PhD holders of Physics, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Economics, Mathematics, Finance / Accounting, Physics and Solar Energy, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Building and Construction Engineering or related fields.
Are proficient in reading, writing and speaking English.
Are citizens of one of the following countries: Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cabo Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Cote d’Ivoire, Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Gabon, The Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia, or Zimbabwe.

Selection Criteria

The following criteria will be used to evaluate applications (not in order of importance):

A proven record of leadership and accomplishment in the core industries of focus;
A demonstrated commitment to public or community service, volunteerism, or mentorship as it relates to clean energy;
The ability to work cooperatively in diverse groups and to respect the opinions of others;
Strong social and communication skills;
An energetic, positive attitude;
A demonstrated knowledge of, interest in, and professional experience in the renewable energy, Economics, finance or engineering field.

Benefits

The Fellowship for Young Energy Leaders is an unapparelled opportunity to:

Participate in a 6 Months (26 weeks) professional training program in renewable energy technologies such as – small-scale Hydro, Wind Power, Bioenergy, and Solar Power taught by globally acclaimed experts.
Explore industries beyond your daily work and expand your expertise.
Benefit from a one-month internship.
Gain opportunity and mentorship to design a capstone project to propose a solution to a local energy problem.
Attend a virtual summit with other young energy leaders an opportunity to interact and network.
Meet and network with top industry and business leaders who are serving as expert instructors and professors from Brazil, U.S, Nigeria, Italy, South Africa, Austria.
Receive access to opportunity to pitch business idea.
Strengthen your work through new connections, skills and ideas.
Opportunities for networking in the energy transition market.
Become part of a skilled, competent workforce for the industries of program focus.
Be better-equipped for employment after fellowship.
Be the top choice for project partnership, collaborations or employment for Africa projects in partnership with program partners.
Join a global alumni network of the Africa Fellowship for Young Energy Leaders and work together to seek innovative solutions to common challenges.
Receive Personalized Feedback: Get tailored advise from experts every week through the weekly projects to refine your ideas and ultimately your energy leadership and career goals
Enhance Leadership Skills: Develop key leadership and management skills through the energy modules and specialized live lectures.
Leverage Alumni Resources: Access ongoing support and exclusive opportunities via AFYEL dedicated alumni platform.
Drive Policy and Advocacy: Participate in weekly policy discussions and RE focus group dialogues to influence renewable energy initiatives.