It is a pleasure to introduce the second edition of this mentorship programme, dedicated to advancing the careers of women energy professionals from the SADC region. The initiative is led by the Global Women’s Network for the Energy Transition (GWNET) in collaboration with the SADC Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (SACREEE), with financial support from the Austrian Development Agency (ADA), the operational unit of International Partnerships Austria.
Now entering its second cohort, the 12-month programme seeks to empower women in junior and middle-management positions as well as to advance their career through mentoring, networking and knowledge development. Applicants should have 3-5 years of relevant work experience as well as have nationality of a SADC country. Candidates should also feel comfortable communicating in English, which is the working language of the programme. Applicants should also be able to commit roughly 4 hours per month towards the programme.
If you identify as a woman and are interested in applying for this programme, please fill in the enclosed application. The extended deadline for applications is the 31st of January 2026, 23:59 PM CAT. Kindly note that the application must be completed in English.
Read more about GWNET’s mentorship programmes here.