Environmental policy Intern

Job Description

About Us: UpEnergy (www.upenergygroup.com) brings aspirational products that save energy and improve health within reach of low-income customers. We develop distribution channels that sell efficient and clean energy technologies. We finance our product subsidies and our growth via bespoke projects that generate carbon emissions reductions that we produce for global partners seeking emissions reductions and social impact co-benefits. We sell products under our SmartHome brand, and through partnerships with other brands. We operate regional distribution hubs and build relationships directly with customers through the SmartHome sales operation. We’ve seen 100%+ year on year growth for many years and have reached over 800,000 African households with products that deliver health and income benefits. A typical SmartHome stove saves each family we reach about 9% of their annual income while reducing air pollution. UpEnergy has a 10+ years track record of building projects that overperform expectations in the generation of emissions reductions, and that deliver on our the energy savings promise to our customers. We are one of the largest developers by volume of projects focused poverty alleviation through energy savings and fuel switching. Our team has a collective 50 years of experience and is at the forefront of Paris-era project finance. What will be some of your responsibilities? Legal Compliance: Stay informed and implement environmental laws and regulations, including local, national, and international standards. Policy Development: Develop and recommend environmental policies and strategies aligned with regulatory frameworks. Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate environmental risks, both internally and externally. Stakeholder Engagement: Advocate for environmental issues, engage with regulatory agencies and other stakeholders, and build relationships with partners. Contract Review: Review contracts and agreements to identify environmental liabilities and ensure compliance. Policy Analysis: Analyze environmental policies and regulations, providing insights for shaping organizational strategies. Research and Monitoring: Stay updated on emerging environmental legislation and trends. Advocacy: Advocate for environmental protection and sustainable practices within the organization and externally. Documentation: Prepare legal and policy documents, briefing materials, and educational materials. Policy Analysis: Analyze environmental policies and regulations, providing insights for shaping organizational strategies. Research and Monitoring: Stay updated on emerging environmental legislation and trends. Advocacy: Advocate for environmental protection and sustainable practices within the organization and externally. Documentation: Prepare legal and policy documents, briefing materials, and educational materials. Skills and Qualifications: Legal Knowledge: Strong understanding of environmental law and regulations. Policy Development: Experience in developing and implementing environmental policies and programs. Regulatory Compliance: Ability to ensure compliance with various environmental regulations. Communication: Excellent communication skills, including written and verbal, to convey complex information effectively. Negotiation and Advocacy: Ability to negotiate with regulatory agencies and advocate for environmental policies. Analysis: Ability to analyze data, legal documents, and policy proposals. Research: Ability to conduct research on environmental issues and emerging trends. Qualification: PG in Environmental Policy, international policy, public policy, etc., with a legal background. Note : Freshers & Last year students only apply to this Job.