Call for Applications to Women in Clean Energy Internship - Cohort 2

Duration: Approximately 6 months

Location: Phnom Penh and placement sites across Cambodia

Target Group: Female engineering graduates and final-year students

Application Deadline: 3 June 2026

About the Program

Women remain underrepresented in Cambodia’s clean energy sector, particularly in technical and operational roles. The Women in Clean Energy Internship Program was established to support female engineering graduates in transitioning from education to employment through structured training, industry placements, mentorship, and professional development opportunities.

The first cohort of the program delivered strong results, with all interns successfully completing the internship and securing employment opportunities, the majority in technical roles within Cambodia’s clean energy sector. The program also strengthened collaboration between universities and industry while increasing confidence among host companies in recruiting and supporting early-career female engineers.

Implemented under the Cambodia Australia Partnership for Resilient Economic Development (CAPRED), Cohort 2 will build on these achievements and expand opportunities across multiple clean energy subsectors, including solar energy, wind energy, battery energy storage system (BESS), energy efficiency, and e-mobility. 

Selected interns will be placed with qualified host organisations across Cambodia and gain practical, hands-on experience in technical and operational roles.

Placement Areas

Internship placements may be available across the following clean energy subsectors:

• Solar energy 
• Wind energy 
• Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) 
• Energy efficiency 
• E-mobility

Indicative Timeline

• Application period: 13 May - 3 June 2026
• Shortlisting and interviews: Early June 2026
• Announcement of selected interns: Late June 2026
• Pre-placement training: July 2026 
• Internship placement commencement: Early August 2026 
• Program completion: End of February 2027

Who Should Apply

Applicants must:

• Be female 
• Have graduated within the past three years or be currently completing a final-year thesis in a relevant field 
• Be studying or have studied in fields such as: 
  • Electrical Engineering 
  • Energy Engineering 
  • Renewable Energy 
  • Mechanical Engineering 
  • Environmental Engineering 
  • Industrial Engineering 
  • Or other related technical disciplines 
• Demonstrate strong interest in clean energy and technical career development 
• Be willing to travel and undertake placements in Phnom Penh and/or provincial sites 
• Demonstrate good communication, teamwork, and learning motivation 

Preferred Qualifications

Preference may be given to applicants who demonstrate:

• Strong academic performance 
• Leadership or extracurricular engagement 
• Previous internship, volunteer, or project experience 
• Familiarity with technical or engineering software such as AutoCAD, PVsyst, SketchUp, or related tools 

What the Program Provides

Selected interns will receive:

• Pre-placement training covering technical, workplace readiness, safeguarding, and professional skills 
• Placement with clean energy companies and industry partners 
• Mentorship and career guidance throughout the internship 
• Monthly internship stipend 
• Accommodation and travel support where applicable 
• Insurance coverage during placement 
• Networking and professional development opportunities 

Required Application Documents

Applicants must submit:

1. Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) 
2. Motivation Letter (maximum 500 words) addressing: 
   • Why you are interested in clean energy 
   • Your career aspirations 
   • How this internship will support your professional goals 
3. Academic transcript(s) 
4. Any additional supporting documents or certificates (optional) 
5. Indicate your top three preferred placement areas in the submission email (e.g., solar energy, wind energy, BESS, energy efficiency, e-mobility) 

Final placement assignments will be determined based on host organisation availability, placement site capacity, and overall evaluation and selection outcomes.

How to Apply

Please submit your application to Mr. Vergenylundy Song at vergenylundy.song@capred.org         

CC: chandaly.seng@capred.org

Subject line:

Application – Women in Clean Energy Internship Program Cohort 2

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.