UNOPS STEM Trainee Program 2026: Career Development for Women in STEM

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UNOPS is pleased to announce the opening of applications for 206 STEM Trainee Program for women in STEM.

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UNOPS STEM Trainee Program is designed to build the technical expertise and soft skills necessary to catalyze a successful career in the global energy sector.

The six-months STEM Traineeship programme will be comprised of two programmatic elements.

In this post, the full details of the eligibility, benefits, timeline, and application procedure will be provided.

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UNOPS STEM Trainee Program Abstract

• Host: UNOPS
• Location: Abuja, Nigeria
• Category:  Trainings || Internships 
• Benefits: Full Sponsorship
  • Virtual Trainings
  • Professional Development
  • Soft Skills
  • Technical Training
  • Hands-on Practical Experience
• Eligibility: Nigeria
• Deadline: June 12, 2026

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STEM Trainee at UNOPS Details

UNOPS is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world.

The six-months STEM Traineeship programme will be comprised of two programmatic elements, whereby the first element will involve virtual trainings on professional development, including soft skills, and relevant technical topics, while the second element will involve activity-based technical trainings, providing hands-on practical experience through the provision of support to project partners on the various activities. 

By combining high-level project involvement with targeted professional development, this programme is designed to build the technical expertise and soft skills necessary to catalyze a successful career in the global energy sector.

UNOPS STEM Trainee Program 2026 Benefits

The UNOPS STEM Trainee Program offers the following benefits;

• Undertake soft skills training sessions to support professional development of STEM Trainees including, but not limited to: – Career development (including resume development, interviewing, networking, and mentorship); and
• Communication and social media training.
• Undertake technical training sessions to enhance technical understanding of the energy sector with a focus on clean cooking, including:
• Knowledge of technology options, performance, benefits, cultural acceptability, etc.;
• Appropriate use of electric cooking (eCooking) appliances and basic care; and
• Familiarity with monitoring tools and framework (eCookbooks, metres, data analysis).
• Introduction to carbon offsets and markets for clean cooking activities.

Key Functions of Trainees

The STEM Trainee will be a part of a Nigerian cohort, with the traineeship focused on the following areas

• Provide technical support for the implementation of gender- and youth-responsive energy activities;
• Assist the project team in coordinating activities, meetings, and resources necessary for the successful execution of energy-focused initiatives; and
• Participate in energy audits, site visits & needs assessments for in-country workstreams.
• Support the implementation of the Sustainable Energy Finance Developers Platform by refining and validating project data entries;
• Support the project team in developing training curricula and knowledge-sharing materials for developers, financial institutions, and policymakers;
• Assist in the development of financial models by analyzing cost structures and learning the impact of different capital types (e.g., grants, debt, equity) on project bankability; and
• Support the team in tracking financing commitments and emerging funding mechanisms within the clean energy ecosystem.
• Support project partners in data collection exercises and market research on climate finance trends; and
• Support with data analysis, platform performance tracking, monitoring of user experience and feedback and regular project reporting.
• Contribute to initiatives promoting sustainable energy finance and tracking financing commitments in the clean energy ecosystem;
• Gain insights into viability gaps and the role of various financial instruments in driving sustainable energy projects; and
• Participate in advocacy efforts to raise awareness for sustainable energy finance policies and support in stakeholder engagement initiatives.
• Use social media channels to promote project visibility, sustainability practices, and advocacy efforts;
• Create and publish engaging digital content, including posts, videos, and graphics, to share across social media channels (e.g. Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn).

STEM Trainee at UNOPS Requirements

To be eligible for the STEM Trainee at UNOPS, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

• Candidates be identified as women
• Be between the age of 18 and 35
• Be residents of Nigeria
• Applicants should be enrolled in a university programme such as Bachelor, Masters or Ph.D. (or the equivalent) or have graduated from such studies within three (3) years prior to their application, in a STEM field (i.e., sciences, renewable energy, engineering, data science, geographic information systems, or related areas).

• Applicants are not required to have prior work experience
• Prior experience in energy, engineering, finance, communications or related fields would be an advantage.
• Fluency in English and Swahili is required
• Maintains high standards of trustworthiness

STEM Trainee at UNOPS 2026 Required Documents

While applying for the STEM Trainee at UNOPS 2026, you will be required to submit the following documents;

• Online profile
• Pre-screening questions
• CV/résumé
• Cover letter (highly recommended)

How To Apply for UNOPS STEM Trainee Program 2026

To apply for the UNOPS STEM Trainee Program 2026, follow the instructions we have outlined below; 

• Read the information we have provided on this webpage and ensure your eligibility
• Prepare the required documents
• Submit Your Application

Begin your application by clicking on the button below.

Deadline: June 12th, 2026

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