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Call for Applications: 11th Edition of the RES4Africa Foundation Executive School 2024

Call for Applications: 11th Edition of the RES4Africa Foundation Executive School 2024

RES4Africa Foundation, in partnership with Enel Foundation, the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, and the European Investment Bank (EIB), and in collaboration with POLIMI Graduate School of Management and SDA Bocconi, is delighted to announce the 11th edition of the Executive School. This prestigious program, established in 2014, aims to equip high-achieving individuals with the essential technical, economic, and regulatory competencies needed to advance renewable energy solutions in Africa’s evolving electricity markets.

About RES4Africa (Renewable Energy Solutions for Africa)

RES4Africa (Renewable Energy Solutions for Africa) is a Foundation that works in support of Africa’s just energy transition in order to achieve the SDG7, ensuring access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all. It functions as a bridge between Europe and Africa: gathering a network of members from all over the clean energy sector from both continents and high-level international partnerships, we ensure constant dialogue between the most relevant energy stakeholders willing to mobilise investments in clean energy technologies.... continue reading

RES4Africa (Renewable Energy Solutions for Africa)


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RES4Africa Foundation Executive School

Application Deadline31 Aug 2024
Country to studyItaly
TypePostgraduate
SponsorRES4Africa (Renewable Energy Solutions for Africa)
GenderMen and Women

Aim and Benefits of RES4Africa Foundation Executive School

The scholarship will include all lectures, workshops, flights, travels, accommodations, meals during the Executive School days. The following costs will not be covered by the scholarship:

  • Transfer to/from the Airport of origin;
  • Visa fees;
  • Medical Insurance for staying in Italy;
  • Any extra beyond public transports, transfers, accommodations, breakfasts, lunches and dinners organized in Milan by RES4AFRICA.

Requirements for RES4Africa Foundation Executive School Qualification

  • The Executive School will take place from the 25th of November to the 6th of December 2024 in Milan, Italy, and will be conducted entirely in English.
  • It is tailored for institutional and high-level managers and professionals from various sectors, including public institutions, energy companies, universities, and research agencies across Africa.
  • This year, the program also welcomes Ph.D. or Master’s level students and researchers from Italian universities, enhancing the diversity and expertise among participants.

The Executive School is addressed to institutional and high-level managers and professionals operating in the RE sector in Africa (serving in public institutions, energy companies, energy centers, universities and research agencies). In addition, a new category of participants is added to cover Ph.D. or Master level students or Researchers from Italian Universities.

Applicants for full scholarships:

The Executive School Is open to applicants that are high and middle level professionals and managers from Sub-Saharan Africa and SEMC’s public institutions, national authorities, energy companies, energy and implementing agencies, research institutes, TSOs, DSOs, research institutions and civil society organizations.

To be eligible, candidates must meet the following criteria:

  • Be a citizen of an African country;
  • Have minimum 5 years working experience in the energy field Be eligible to travel to Italy. All candidates are invited to check well in advance the procedure applicable to their specific case;
  • Be fully proficient in English;

Interview date, Process and Venue for RES4Africa Foundation Executive School

Timeline:

  • Submission of Applications: by 31 August 2024
  • Notification of admitted attendees: by 12 September 2024
  • Confirmation by admitted applicants: by 15 September 2024

Documents Required for Application

All applicants are asked to complete the registration on the RES4Africa website registration form (registration form) All applicants are ask to provide the following documents:

  • Curriculum Vitae, mandatory
  • Motivation Letter, mandatory
  • At least one reference letter, mandatory
  • Passport, mandatory
  • VISA for entry to EU, if you have it


Application Deadline

August 31, 2024

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to RES4Africa (Renewable Energy Solutions for Africa) on docs.google.com to apply

For more details, visit RES4Africa Foundation website.

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