UpEnergy Fellowship Programme
The UpEnergy Fellowship Programme offers exceptional professionals
the opportunity to work on some of the most exciting challenges
Help shape the future of climate finance
The UpEnergy Fellowship Programme offers exceptional professionals the opportunity to work on some of the most exciting challenges.
Designed for ambitious individuals, our Fellows work alongside commercial, technical and operational leaders on projects that deliver measurable environmental and social impact.
Unlike traditional graduate programmes, Fellows take ownership from day one, contributing to live projects, solving complex business challenges and helping shape the future of one of Africa's leading carbon project developers.
Current Fellowship Opportunities
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Work alongside UpEnergy's Marketing, Carbon Sales, Product and Data Transformation teams to help build the commercial systems that support the next generation of climate finance.
Duration: 6–12 months
Location: One of UpEnergy's operating markets in Africa
Why join the Fellowship?
This is more than a short-term placement.
The UpEnergy Fellowship Programme was created to attract exceptional people looking to step outside the traditional corporate path and gain hands-on experience tackling some of the world's most pressing climate and development challenges.
While Fellows may be based remotely or in one of our operating markets, we encourage opportunities to immerse yourself in our work across Africa wherever possible, working alongside local teams and partners to understand the realities of delivering climate projects on the ground.
Our Fellows become part of a highly collaborative, international team working across commercial strategy, project development, technology, carbon markets and operations. You'll work directly with experienced leaders, gain exposure to governments, global organisations and commercial partners, and contribute to projects with real commercial and environmental impact.
What you'll gain
Meaningful responsibility from day one, working on projects that have real commercial and environmental impact.
The opportunity to work alongside colleagues and partners across Africa, gaining first-hand insight into delivering climate projects in diverse markets.
Exposure to international carbon markets, climate finance and emerging global policy, including Article 6, CORSIA and high-integrity carbon standards.
Mentorship from experienced industry leaders, with opportunities to work across commercial, technical and operational teams.
A broad understanding of how a fast-growing international business operates, from strategy and partnerships to project delivery and innovation.
A fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment where ideas are encouraged, ownership is valued and your work can make a visible difference.
What You’ll Receive
We acknowledge that you're stepping away from what you would have earned at a top-tier firm to work in a mission-focused environment. This is a paid fellowship, but compensation reflects the unique nature of the programme rather than competing with corporate salaries. In return, you get experience and impact that you simply can't replicate anywhere else.
Mission-aligned salary benchmarked against local market rates in your country of placement
One round-trip flight between your country and fellowship location covered for the duration of your fellowship period
Housing support to assist with finding and settling into accommodation in-country
Visa and work permit costs fully covered — not deducted from your package