Starting Date: As soon as possible (minimum period of 3 months)
Location: Hanoi, Viet Nam
Background
SNV is a Dutch development organization committed to eliminating poverty and inequity in emerging markets worldwide by catalyzing Market Based Solutions for the Poor. In Asia, SNV is active in Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Bhutan, Nepal, Pakistan, Indonesia, and Bangladesh.
SNV provides advisory services, knowledge and innovation, implements projects and programs, and promotes the development of local markets for capacity development.
Leveraging 40 years of experience on-the-ground in emerging markets, SNV counts on more than 1,500 professionals in more than 100 offices in 40 countries in Asia, Africa, the Balkans, and Latin America.
SNV provides these services to leading public and private clients to catalyze innovative and strategic solutions that drive growth and performance while generating jobs, income and improved access to basic services for the low-income segment.
SNV Vietnam is looking for an intern as part of the Renewable Energy (RE) team. Recently the RE team of SNV started to implement an Improved Cookstove Programme. SNV will have an capacity building role within the ICS project(s) building upon the existing (technical) knowledge and experience within the Vietnamese market. Institutional development and supply chain strengthening will be an important part of the program. The potential market for ICS is very large within Vietnam, a country with over 90 million inhabitants. SNV RE in Vietnam is most well known for its successful household biogás program that was initiated in 2003, and has implemented over 115.000 biogas digesters country wide.
Intern Position
Depending on the profile of the intern at least the following tasks have to be performed:
- Technical analysis of existing ICS in the market
- Comparison of design(s) from Vietnam with designs from other (successful) similar projects / designs
- Improve existing designs of ICS selected by SNV and partners, with a focus on the combustion chamber and airflows to increase its efficiency while keeping its userfriendlyness.
- Execute ICS tests (Water Boiling Tests, Controlled Cooking Tests) after the PCIA training in October 2012
- Potentially (co-)guide test centers in starting up testing activities during and after PCIA training
The intern must meet the following skills and qualifications:
- University graduated or coursing the last academic year in a subject relevant to mechanical engineering, energy technology, industrial design, energy science, or something similar Interest in development and fight against poverty and inequality
- Solid knowledge of English
- Computer Skills: Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, Internet
- Experience with Improved Cookstoves is an advantage.
The intern should possess the following competencies:
- Results-oriented, responsibility, able to work independently
- Respect for diversity, ability to work in teams, communication, creativity and commitment to continuous learning
- Willingness to travel within Vietnam
Benefits
SNV will pay the intern a living allowance and local travelling expenses when the intern is required to work in the fields out of the working station in Hanoi.
He/she will benefit from working with multi-national team of professionals with rich and diverse fields of expertise.
Applications
Applications should enclose a CV and a cover letter in English. Please send applications via e-mail to Mr. Hung at [email protected] [1], including "Intern Position ICS" in the subject line.
Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted on a rolling basis to identify appropriate candidates as soon as possible.
SNV Viet Nam Office
6th Floor, Building B, La Thanh hotel
Hanoi, Viet Nam
Tel.: + 84 4 3846 3791