MASHAV – Israel’s Agency for International Development Cooperation with The Arava Institute for Environmental Studies invite professionals to participate in the International Course on “Renewable Energy As A Catalyst for Regional Development” to be conducted between May 16th– May 31st, 2016.
This training program, to be held at the Arava Institute for Environmental Studies (AIES), located on Kibbutz Ketura in the south of Israel, provides an opportunity for mid-level professionals from the private and public sector to gain knowledge about the basics of renewable energies and how to use renewable energy sources as a catalyst for regional development. The training program will utilize the extensive knowledge of the Center for Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation (CREEC) at AIES and the Eilat-Eilot Renewable Energy Initiative.
The program will be composed of lectures by experts in their fields, as well as field trips to see technologies and renewable energy installations in action. Participants will be encouraged to share their own professional experiences, network, and work jointly in applying various solutions to their individual situations in their home countries.
The Course aims
- To understand the current trends of traditional energy production and consumption locally, nationally, and on a global basis.
- To introduce the participants to renewable energy basics.
- To improve the participants’ knowledge of efficient energy use.
- To provide participants with expert advice on specific questions they may have regarding renewable energy utilization in their home countries.
- To teach successful integration of renewable energy in sustainable development projects.
Eligibility Criteria
- The target audience for this course is those who are interested in expanding their knowledge and initiatives into sustainable and renewable energy management in their communities.
- This training program is intended for mid-level professionals, working for government, non-governmental organizations, decision-making bodies, academia and the private sector.
- The program will be conducted in English. It is essential that the participants have a high level of reading, writing and speaking in English. Our expectation is that a program of this type will be especially appealing to English-speaking countries in Africa, the Caribbean and the Pacific regions.
- Participants should have at least the equivalent of a university degree or professional diploma, preferably in a field related to energy.
- Competition for the MASHAV Courses is merit-based and selection will be made on the basis of academic excellence, professional aptitude, leadership potential in the field of Renewable Energy, and knowledge of English.
- Applicants must note that funding for the MASHAV Courses is limited and the program is highly competitive; not all qualified applicant will receive awards.
How to Apply
Application forms and other information can be obtained at the nearest Israeli mission or at MASHAV’s website. Completed application forms, including the medical form, should be sent to the relevant Israeli mission in the respective country.
Scholarships available
MASHAV awards a limited number of scholarships. The scholarship covers the cost of the training program including lectures and field visits, full board accommodation in double rooms (two participants per room), health insurance and transfers to and from the airport. Medical insurance covers medical services and hospitalization in case of emergency.
For more information about this course, please download this PDF.
