salary - Competitive monthly stipend (paid internship)
remote type - Hybrid (4-day work week, 1 day in office)
location - Lagos or Abuja, Nigeria
time type - Internship
deadline - 16 August 2026
experience level - Entry Level / Student or Recent Graduate
About Mente Energy
Mente Energy operates at the intersection of renewable energy, ESG strategy, and climate finance. The firm supports projects shaping Africa’s energy future, from infrastructure to investment pipelines.
This is a front-row seat to how sustainability actually gets financed and executed.
The Opportunity
This is not a coffee-run internship.
It is a thinking role.
You will research, write, analyze, and contribute to real advisory work shaping clean energy and ESG decisions.
If you enjoy connecting dots across policy, finance, and technology, this role will stretch you.
What You’ll Do
Research & Insight Development
Track ESG trends, clean energy developments, and global policy shifts
Turn scattered information into structured insights
Thought Leadership & Content
Write articles, briefs, and social media content
Translate complex sustainability topics into clear narratives
Funding & Partnerships
Identify grants, funding opportunities, and strategic partnerships
Track opportunities relevant to ongoing and future projects
Proposal & Advisory Support
Assist in drafting concept notes and project proposals
Contribute to client-facing sustainability and energy work
Project Exposure
Support across ESG and clean energy initiatives
Gain visibility into real consulting workflows
What They’re Looking For
This role is built for intellectual curiosity.
Core traits:
Curious thinker who enjoys research and problem-solving
Strong writer with clear communication skills
Digitally savvy with tools like AI platforms, design tools, and Microsoft Office
Academic Background
Degree in any of the following or related fields:
Law
Environmental Science
Economics
Public Policy
Social Sciences
STEM disciplines
Work Style & Benefits
Paid internship with monthly stipend
4-day work week
Hybrid model with limited in-office requirement
Exposure to high-impact energy and ESG projects
What Makes This Role Interesting
Most internships teach you tasks.
This one teaches you how ideas move into decisions.
You will see:
How ESG trends influence capital
How policy shapes markets
How narratives drive funding
Application Instructions
Send:
CV (maximum 2 pages)
One-page written response to the prompt below
Essay Prompt:
Pick one sustainability or clean energy trend Nigeria cannot afford to ignore.
Explain what it is, why it matters, and what should be done.
Apply
Submit your application via email: info@mente.energy
Use subject line: ESG Intern Application
Why This Role Matters
Africa’s energy transition is not theoretical.
It is urgent, uneven, and full of opportunity.
This role puts you in the room where early-stage ideas become real projects.
And that is where careers quietly take off.