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World Bioenergy Association (WBA)

  • Type: INGO
  • Field: EESD
  • Region: Europe
  • Location: Stockholm, Sweden
  • Internship Title: Administrative Assistant
  • Duration: 3 months
  • Number of Interns: 3-5
  • Special Requirement: Bioenergy; Renewable Energy
  • Application Status: Available
  • Remote Internship: Acceptable
World Bioenergy Association is a member based Non-Governmental Organization located in Stockholm, Sweden. Established in 2008, WBA is currently one of the largest global network of bioenergy stakeholders. WBA mission is to promote the sustainable development of bioenergy on a global level and to support the business environment for bioenergy. Current members include more than 200 companies, research organizations, national/regional associations and individuals from more than 60 countries representing all continents.

WBA activities include publishing factsheets, statistics reports, country mission reports and an official WBA Bioenergy Magazine. WBA has published factsheets on all important bioenergy issues including carbon neutrality, small scale biomass heating, pellets, liquid biofuels, biogas, biomass supply chains etc. The Annual Statistics Report is an important publication which has the latest information about bioenergy development worldwide with important tables and figures. WBA also provides an opportunity for networking and information exchange for our members via our annual meetings and study tours. Our past events have taken us to Kenya, Turkey, USA, Brazil, China, India, EU etc. and country mission reports are a way of presenting the information about bioenergy technologies, markets and policies around the world.
Internship Tasks
● Gather and analyze data on bioenergy
● Coordinate the editing and publication of factsheets
● Assist in the organization of WBA events
● Invite and coordinate with member companies, associations and individuals

Requirements
Preferred qualifications of the interns include:
● Bachelor’s degree (completed/ongoing) in engineering, science or relevant backgrounds
● Fluency in spoken and written English
● Strong interpersonal and English communicative skills
● Project/work experience in relevant fields
● Proficiency in MS software (e.g. Word, Excel, Power point)
● Knowledge of design software (e.g. InDesign) is preferred, but optional
● It is recommended to have his/her own laptop for use.
2017-10-17 | Bangkok, Thailand – Biogas and Waste to Energy Forum
2014-09-16 | Helsinki, Finland – Bioenergy from Forest Conference
2014 | Brussels, Belgium – Workshop
2013-05-21 | Oslo, Norway – Nordic Baltic Bioenergy Conference
Relations with Inter-Governmental Organizations
● Observer to: 
   B-XJ4129 – International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)
   E-XK1561 – United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change – Secretariat (UNFCCC Climate Change Secretariat) 
● Accredited organization of: 
   F-XJ2175 – Green Climate Fund (GCF)
 
Relations with Non-Governmental Organizations
● Together with C-XD0240 – International Geothermal Association (IGA), C-XD5652 – International Hydropower Association (IHA), B-XC3244 – International Solar Energy Society (ISES) and C-XC0130 – World Wind Energy Association (WWEA), 
instrumental in setting up: F-XM1278 – International Renewable Energy Alliance (Ren Alliance). 
● Steering Committee Member of: 
F-XM1915 – Renewable Energy Policy Network for the 21st Century (REN21)
 
Members
Individuals (over 250) in over 60 countries. Membership countries not specified.