Mente Energy ESG Internship 2026 | Paid Opportunity for Graduates
Job Description
Job Description
Mente Energy is one of Africa’s fast-growing energy transition advisory firms, delivering projects across renewable energy, climate finance, ESG, and sustainable infrastructure.
The company is seeking a paid ESG Intern to join its team and contribute to research, thought leadership, funding identification, partnership development, and proposal writing.
This is a hybrid role with a four-day work week, including one day in the office, and offers a competitive monthly stipend. It provides an excellent opportunity for an early-career professional to gain practical experience in the ESG, sustainability, and clean energy advisory space across Africa.
Responsibilities
- Research ESG trends, clean energy developments, sustainability issues, and policy updates globally.
- Develop thought leadership materials, articles, reports, and social media content.
- Identify and track relevant funding opportunities, grants, partnerships, and other prospects.
- Support the preparation of concept notes, proposals, and other business development materials.
- Contribute to ESG and clean energy projects across Mente Energy’s portfolio.
- Provide research and analytical support to the team as required.
Requirements
Applicants should have:
- A first degree in Law, Environmental Science, Economics, Social Sciences, Public Policy, STEM, or another relevant undergraduate or polytechnic discipline.
- Strong curiosity and an interest in learning, research, sustainability, and emerging trends.
- Excellent writing and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex ideas clearly and confidently.
- Good digital skills and familiarity with AI tools, design tools, and Microsoft Office.
- The ability to research independently, think critically, and contribute effectively to a team.
Benefits
- Competitive monthly stipend
- Hybrid work arrangement
- Four-day work week, with one day in the office
- Hands-on exposure to ESG advisory, renewable energy, climate finance, and clean energy projects across Africa
- Opportunity to work alongside professionals in the energy transition and sustainability sector
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit:
- A CV of no more than two pages
- A one-page written response to the following question:
“Pick one sustainability or clean energy trend you think Nigeria cannot afford to ignore. Explain what it is, why it matters, and what should be done about it.”
Send your application to: info@mente.energy
Application Deadline: 16th August 2026
Requirements
Applicants should have:
- A first degree in Law, Environmental Science, Economics, Social Sciences, Public Policy, STEM, or another relevant undergraduate or polytechnic discipline.
- Strong curiosity and an interest in learning, research, sustainability, and emerging trends.
- Excellent writing and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex ideas clearly and confidently.
- Good digital skills and familiarity with AI tools, design tools, and Microsoft Office.
- The ability to research independently, think critically, and contribute effectively to a team.
Benefits
- Competitive monthly stipend
- Hybrid work arrangement
- Four-day work week, with one day in the office
- Hands-on exposure to ESG advisory, renewable energy, climate finance, and clean energy projects across Africa
- Opportunity to work alongside professionals in the energy transition and sustainability sector
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit:
- A CV of no more than two pages
- A one-page written response to the following question:
“Pick one sustainability or clean energy trend you think Nigeria cannot afford to ignore. Explain what it is, why it matters, and what should be done about it.”
Send your application to: info@mente.energy
Application Deadline: 16th August 2026