Student Internship Opportunities in Kigali – UEMI BOOST Project

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Available 6-Month Opportunities (Starting November 2024)

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1. Sustainable Transport Business Team

• Collaborate with the City of Kigali to establish and run a sustainable transport business.

• The business will utilize 20 shared bikes and 15 cargo bikes, creating new job opportunities in Kigali.

• Work in a team of 4-5 students to develop and operate this business.

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2. City of Kigali Internship

• Be the on-site intern with the Special Projects Implementation Unit.

• Assist the Urban Mobility Specialist and Transport Economist with tasks such as reviewing tender documents, masterplans, and other administrative tasks.

• Gain valuable experience working with professionals on UEMI-related projects.

 

3. UEMI Women Initiative Role

• Focus on UEMI’s Women Initiative based at the City of Kigali.

• Support activities from a gender perspective, working with the women’s cooperative for the bike business, assisting women at Ampersand, and collaborating with women-focused CSOs in Kigali.

• Be the primary point of contact for UEMI on women's initiatives.

 

Next Steps

We invite interested students to submit a draft business plan for an electric bike business in Kigali. The business plan should reflect on the business, policy, and gender aspects of electric mobility.

Proposal Submission Deadline: 02.10.2024

 

Objective:

• Identify a feasible use case for electric bikes in Kigali.

• Develop a sustainable business plan, addressing environmental, economic, and social factors.

• Demonstrate creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork.

 

Deliverable:

• A 1-2 page summary of your business case and plan.

 

Next Steps and Contacts:

• For questions, reach out to secretariat@uemi.net.

• We will select 6-7 students to join the UEMI team based on submitted proposals.