The USAID Training for Pakistan Project is implementing the Energy Sector Internship Program. The six-month paid Internship Program with 150 interns is planned to start in May 2015 in collaboration with energy sector entities across the country. PKR 15,000 per month will be paid to the interns.

The objective of the Internship Program is to increase hands-on/on-the-job experience of recent graduates and promoting employment of women into the work place. The intended result of the program will be the inclusion and retention of better skilled and trained graduates, particularly females, as employees in the energy sector.

Preference will be given to the following majors:
Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Chemical, Civil, Industrial and Manufacturing, Petroleum and Gas)
Geophysics
Geology

Also accepting limited placements for:
Business Management in Human Resources, Administration/Finance
Economics
Environment/HESQ

Eligibility Criteria:

The applications are invited from fresh graduates who have completed 16 years of education. At least 50% positions are allocated for female candidates.

Only the recent graduates who have completed 16 years of education and having degree of Environment/HSEQ can apply for this Internship Program. Interns will be recruited for placement in energy sector organizations/entities in Islamabad and Peshawar.

Applicants from remote areas and low-income households will be given preference, if all other criteria are met.

Participants with disabilities, who meet the stated criteria, are encouraged to apply.

Females are highly encouraged to apply for this Internship Program.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for testing and further processing.

Desired Profile

Interns should demonstrate willingness and ability to learn, gain experience and work for the duration of the program.

Interns will be required to complete all tasks, presentations, monitoring and evaluations exercises, pre- and post-program activities and maintain a strict attendance record.

The tasks/responsibilities of Interns may include, but not restricted to, the following assignments.

• Environment and Safety issues of Power Plant.
• Monitoring of field offices for recommended operations.
• Implementation of Standards for Operations.
• Fire Fighting Facilities.
• Environmental Monitoring for Hazardous Gasses.
• Tasks assigned by the supervisor.