Women in Clean Energy Internship Program @Cambodia Australia Partnership for Resilient Economic Development (CAPRED)

Women in Clean Energy Internship Program – Cohort 2

Applications are now open for the Women in Clean Energy Internship Program – Cohort 2, implemented under the Cambodia Australia Partnership for Resilient Economic Development (CAPRED).

Job Title: Women in Clean Energy Internship Program – Cohort 2
Location: Phnom Penh and placement sites across Cambodia
Closing Date: 3 June 2026
Contract Duration: Approximately 6 Months

The program is designed to support female engineering graduates and final-year students in transitioning from academic study into technical careers within Cambodia’s expanding clean energy sector.

The internship program offers structured training, mentorship, industry exposure, and hands-on technical experience through placements with qualified clean energy companies and partner organisations across Cambodia.

About the Program

Women continue to be underrepresented in technical and operational roles within Cambodia’s clean energy industry. The Women in Clean Energy Internship Program was established to address this gap by equipping female engineers with practical workplace experience, professional development, and career guidance.

The first cohort achieved strong outcomes, with all interns successfully completing the program and securing employment opportunities, most of them within technical clean energy roles.

Cohort 2 will further expand opportunities across several clean energy subsectors, including renewable energy technologies, energy efficiency, and e-mobility solutions.

Internship Placement Areas

Selected candidates may be placed in one or more of the following areas:

• Solar Energy
• Wind Energy
• Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
• Energy Efficiency
• E-Mobility

Indicative Program Timeline

• Application Period: 13 May – 3 June 2026
• Shortlisting and Interviews: Early June 2026
• Announcement of Selected Interns: Late June 2026
• Pre-Placement Training: July 2026
• Internship Placement Commencement: Early August 2026
• Program Completion: End of February 2027

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Must be female
• Must have graduated within the past three years or currently be completing a final-year thesis in a relevant field

Must be studying or have studied in one of the following disciplines:

• Electrical Engineering
• Energy Engineering
• Renewable Energy
• Mechanical Engineering
• Environmental Engineering
• Industrial Engineering
• Other related technical disciplines

• Must demonstrate a strong interest in clean energy and technical career development
• Must be willing to travel and undertake placements in Phnom Penh and/or provincial sites
• Must demonstrate good communication skills, teamwork, and willingness to learn

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Preferred Qualifications

Preference may be given to candidates who demonstrate:

• Strong academic performance
• Leadership or extracurricular involvement
• Previous internship, volunteer, or project experience
• Familiarity with engineering and technical software such as:
  • AutoCAD
  • PVsyst
  • SketchUp
  • Related engineering tools

Benefits and Program Support

Selected interns will receive:

• Pre-placement technical and workplace readiness training
• Internship placement with clean energy companies and industry partners
• Mentorship and career guidance throughout the internship

• Monthly internship stipend
• Accommodation and travel support where applicable
• Insurance coverage during placement
• Networking and professional development opportunities

Required Application Documents

Applicants must submit the following documents:

• Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Motivation Letter (maximum 500 words) explaining:
  • Interest in clean energy
  • Career aspirations
  • How the internship aligns with professional goals
• Academic transcript(s)
• Optional supporting certificates or documents

Applicants are also required to indicate their top three preferred placement areas in the submission email, such as solar energy, wind energy, BESS, energy efficiency, or e-mobility.

Final placement assignments will depend on host organisation availability, placement capacity, and overall evaluation results.

How to Apply

Applications should be submitted via email to: Mr. Vergenylundy Song
vergenylundy.song@capred.org CC: chandaly.seng@capred.org

Email Subject Line: Application – Women in Clean Energy Internship Program Cohort 2

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Official Application Link: CAPRED Official Internship Announcement