Mente Energy Paid ESG Internship 2026
Job Description
Mente Energy Paid ESG Internship 2026
Mente Energy is inviting applications for its Paid ESG Internship, offering an opportunity for young professionals to gain practical experience working on renewable energy, climate finance, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), and sustainable infrastructure projects.
The internship is based in Lagos and Abuja and provides exposure to the work of an energy transition advisory firm delivering projects across Africa. Interns will contribute to research, content development, funding and partnership research, proposal preparation, and other ESG and clean-energy initiatives.
About Mente Energy
Mente Energy is an energy transition advisory firm working across areas including renewable energy, climate finance, ESG and sustainable infrastructure.
The internship is designed for candidates interested in building experience at the intersection of sustainability, research, policy, finance and clean energy.
Role: ESG Intern
Locations: Lagos or Abuja
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Work Schedule: Four-day work week, with one day in the office
Compensation: Competitive monthly stipend
What You Will Do
Successful candidates will support Mente Energy across a range of research, communication and project-development activities, including:
- Research ESG trends, clean-energy developments and policy updates globally.
- Create thought-leadership materials and social media content.
- Identify and track relevant funding opportunities, grants and potential partnerships.
- Support the preparation and writing of concept notes and proposals.
- Contribute to Mente Energy’s ESG and clean-energy projects as required.
- Conduct research that can support the firm’s advisory and project activities.
- Help translate complex sustainability and energy topics into clear, useful content.
Who Should Apply
Mente Energy is looking for candidates who are curious, analytical and comfortable learning about emerging developments within sustainability and the energy transition.
Applicants should demonstrate:
- Strong curiosity and willingness to research widely and understand complex issues.
- Strong writing ability and the capacity to communicate complex ideas clearly and confidently.
- Digital proficiency, including comfort using AI tools, design tools and Microsoft Office.
- Interest in sustainability, renewable energy, climate finance, ESG, policy or related areas.
Academic Background
Applicants should have a first degree in one of the following areas or another relevant discipline:
- Law
- Environmental Science
- Economics
- Social Sciences
- Public Policy
- STEM disciplines
- Other relevant university or polytechnic programmes
The opportunity therefore isn’t restricted only to engineering or environmental-science graduates. Candidates from policy, economics, law, social sciences and other relevant backgrounds can also apply.
What You Should Expect
The internship offers:
- A competitive monthly stipend.
- A four-day work week.
- Hybrid working.
- One day per week in the office.
- Practical exposure to renewable energy and clean-energy projects.
- Experience researching ESG, sustainability and climate-related issues.
- Exposure to funding, grants and partnership development.
- Experience contributing to concept notes and proposals.
- Opportunity to build research, writing and professional communication skills.
Application Requirements
Applicants are required to submit:
- A CV of no more than two pages.
- A one-page written response to the application question.
For the written response, applicants should answer:
“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.”
Candidates should use the response as an opportunity to demonstrate their research ability, understanding of sustainability or clean energy, analytical thinking and ability to communicate clearly.
How to Apply
Send your CV and one-page written response to:
Deadline: 16 August 2026.
Requirements
Applicants are required to submit:
- A CV of no more than two pages.
- A one-page written response to the application question.
For the written response, applicants should answer:
“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.”
Candidates should use the response as an opportunity to demonstrate their research ability, understanding of sustainability or clean energy, analytical thinking and ability to communicate clearly.
How to Apply
Send your CV and one-page written response to:
Deadline: 16 August 2026.