Call for Participants – Rethinking e-mobility in Africa

Are you passionate about advancing sustainable transport in Africa? Do you have innovative ideas and a drive to shape the future of transport on the African continent?

We invite you to state your interest to participate in the first Rethinking Transport Lab on E-Mobility, an exciting opportunity to collaborate with other professionals and change-makers who share your passion for accelerating electric mobility on the continent.

Objectives:

• Identify opportunities & challenges for e-mobility adoption in Africa
• Develop innovative solutions & strategies to promote e-vehicles
• Facilitate knowledge exchange & collaboration among stakeholders
• Contribute to the development and strengthening of think tanks for sustainable mobility in Africa

Who can participate?

We welcome applications from African young professionals who possess a strong passion for e-mobility and satisfying the following qualification:

• Citizenship & residency in a country on the African continent
• Education: University degree in transportation, renewable energy, urban planning, civil engineering, development studies, environmental management, political/social sciences or similar
• Experience: 2 to 5 years of experience in areas such as electric vehicle technology, renewable energy, policy development, transport planning or similar.
• Language: ability to understand and communicate in English
• Motivation & collaborative spirit: strong commitment to sustainable transportation and reducing carbon emissions, innovative thinking & ability to collaborate effectively in a diverse and multidisciplinary team

Registration process

Please register your interest for participation, including a short statement of motivation through our online portal by 20 August 2023 at 11:59 pm UTC.

The Lab will provide space for 30 young professionals. Based on the participant criteria, eligible candidates will be contacted in a second step, 1 week after the registration deadline with guidance on the further application process.

What do we offer?

GIZ is pleased to offer a comprehensive and fully-funded program for selected participants. The benefits of the program include:

• Transportation to & within country of Lab
• Accommodation
• Insurance package
• Meals
• Visa Fees

Join us in accelerating the e-mobility revolution in Africa! Together, we can drive sustainable change and create a greener and more connected continent.