Qualifications

Education:

• At the time of application, candidates are required to have completed or be enrolled in a degree programme (first-level university degree or higher) in a field of study related to aviation, environmental science, climate or atmospheric sciences, renewable or cleaner energy or other closely related technical disciplines.
  

Work Experience:

• No prior work experience is required to apply for the Internship Programme. However, applicants’ academic training, education, advanced coursework, or relevant skills should be of benefit to the ICAO ESAF Region during the internship.
  

• Supporting regional Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) activities under the ACT-SAF Programme, including policy development, feasibility assessments, business implementation studies and awareness‑raising initiatives.
  
• Assisting with activities related to the development and/or updating of State Action Plans (SAPs) on CO₂ emissions reduction from international aviation.
  
• Supporting the implementation of the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA), including activities related to its Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV) system and associated capacity‑building initiatives.
  
• Contributing to work on emerging cleaner aviation energy solutions, such as hydrogen, electric and hybrid aircraft concepts, as well as airport decarbonisation and operational efficiency improvements.
  
• Supporting regional environmental research and the dissemination of best practices, innovation pathways and partnerships relevant to sustainable aviation in Africa.
  
• Assisting in the organization of workshops and meetings, the preparation of technical documents, and coordination with States, industry stakeholders, and regional partners.
  
• Supporting the preparation of ICAO inputs and documentation for activities and events of other regional organizations, as requested, with a view to enhancing recognition of ICAO’s leadership and achievements in addressing aviation’s environmental impacts.
  
• Supporting the development of outreach and communication materials related to ICAO’s work on aviation and the environment.
  
• Performing other related duties as assigned.