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Enel Foundation is currently accepting application for its Open Global Power Program for Young Energy Professionals 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Open Global Power is the evolution of the Open Africa Power and Open Brazil Power initiatives and represents a single, integrated global platform for advanced training, policy dialogue, and professional exchange in the field of sustainable energy. The programme is designed to equip a new generation of energy professionals with the technical, regulatory, and business skills required to drive a just, inclusive, and innovation-led energy transition at regional and global levels.
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
a) Be between the ages of 24 and 35 by April 13th, 2026.
b) Be a citizen of:
c) Currently resident in an African country, Brazil or Chile, or planning to relocate in an African country, Brazil or Chile within the end of 2026.
d) Be eligible to travel to Italy. All Applicants are invited to check well in advance the procedure applicable to their specific cases.
e) Having graduated by April 13th, 2026, from a PhD, MBA or Master’s degree (MSc, LLM, MPP, etc.) degree. Current undergraduate students, people only in possess of a Bachelor’s degree or people who are currently enrolled in a Master’s degree (i.e. graduate students) are not eligible for this program. At least one degree (PhD, MBA, Master’s, Bachelor’s) must be from an African, Brazilian or Chilean university, according to their citizenship.
f) Have competences and a demonstrated interest to pursue a career – in private or public sector - in the energy and electricity space at large.
g) Be fully proficient in English (CEFR C1 level) and be able to demonstrate this via an official language certificate or completion of at least one degree completely taught in English.
Recognizing that women play a critical role in the energy sector, but they are often left out of decision-making and have restricted access to energy education, employment opportunities and finance, their participation in Open Global Power is highly encouraged. Enel Foundation will ensure that 50% of the participants are women.
Applicants must provide:
a) A copy of their CV (in .pdf format).
b) Copy of their Bachelor’s and Master’s degree certificates (plus eventual MBA/PhD certificates) AND academic transcripts (in .pdf format).
c) A copy of their passport (in .pdf format).
d) A motivation letter (max 700 words, in .pdf format).
e) Two reference letters from two different industry, academia and/or civil servant representatives (in .pdf format).
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