Informed specialists play a crucial role in tackling global climate issues and shaping tomorrows energy systems. To foster international expertise on how to domestically address the energy transformation in low- and middle-income countries, Agora Energiewende in cooperation with the Renewables Academy (RENAC) has developed a training programme: EnerTracks.

EnerTracks encourages independent thought and supports institutions working in the field of energy transformation worldwide. This training programme provides important insights into the many facets of what it means to promote the transformation of energy systems. Participants can learn directly from Agora Energiewende experts, join study tours and discussions with key German energy stakeholders, and receive tailored online courses. The aim of the programme is to enhance the expertise of climate and energy transformation specialists for a sustainable tomorrow.

A multi-disciplinary approach on how to tackle climate change and energy transformation globally through practical lessons, academic training and one-on-one coaching.

A small group of four to six fellows is invited to come to the Agora Energiewende office in Berlin, Germany. Over the course of six weeks, the fellows have the unique opportunity to learn directly from in-house energy experts on why, how and when an independent organization can support the energy transformation.

Benefits

Each fellow participates in the training sessions that are prepared and held by Agora Energiewende energy experts in Berlin, Germany. These sessions cover a variety of topics such as energy markets, least-cost planning, and research methodologies, among others (see full course list here). Supplemental online and reading material, as well as group discussions, complement each of these sessions.

Furthermore, fellows also benefit from one-to-one mentoring from Agora Energiewende experts. With the support of their mentor, each fellow tackles one specific transformation topic that they choose in advance. The topic should be relevant from the perspective of the fellow’s own organization, with the intention of transferring the achievements into their domestic work.

• 40 hours of teaching sessions (see course list here: EnerTracks Fellowship Course List)
• 40 hours individual reading in preparation for each session
• 10 hours of one-on-one mentoring
• 10 study tours in and around Berlin, including executive leadership seminars at the LEAD Academy, focused field visits, seminars, and discussions with key German stakeholders
• Access to the EnerTracks alumni network
• Financial support, including a travel grant, fully-covered living accommodations, fully-covered transportation tickets, a daily stipend for food, and available office space

Eligibility

EnerTracks is looking for dynamic, engaged and driven individuals working in the power sector who possess a high degree of intellectual curiosity with a sincere interest in tackling climate change issues and the energy transformation in their home country. Further selection criteria include:

• Be a national of one of the eligible countries (List of Eligible Countries)
• Be currently employed and with at least two years of professional experience at the time of application
• Be in the ages of 25-35 years
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited university, in economics, environmental science, engineering, political science, or similar (Master’s degree preferred)
• A strong understanding of power systems, energy economics, and climate and energy policy
• Familiarity with policy instruments and energy transition policy processes
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Ability to think conceptually and globally about a broad range of climate change and energy transformation issues
• Adaptable and resilient in an ambiguous and dynamic environment
• A high level of intellectual curiosity and humility

Important Dates

• Fellow Group 1: April 1 – May 10, 2019
  Application Deadline: February 3, 2019
• Fellow Group 2: May – July 2019
  Application Deadline: To be announced
• Fellow Group 3: September – October 2019
  Application Deadline: To be announced
• Fellow Group 4: To be announced
  Application Deadline: To be announced