YOUTH ENERGY DAY
NOVEMBER 10, 2023

This first-of-its-kind event hosted graduates and initiative providers in 3 different cities and virtually on Beyond Privilege to practically explore the active opportunities across the energy sector. Whether you attended online or in-person, throughout the day we heard about targeted initiatives, engaged in lively Q&A and learned how to take the first steps and apply for jobs in this exciting and rapidly evolving sector.

In case you missed it, you can watch every session on-demand below!

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Agenda:

Note: topics, times and speakers may be subject to change as the agenda develops.

All live sessions are happening in local time in each region so if you’re joining online, please make note of what time it will be for you.

Lagos

& virtually on Beyond Privilege

Cairo

& virtually on Beyond Privilege

Nairobi

& virtually on Beyond Privilege

Cape Town

& virtually on Beyond Privilege

07:30-08:30 Cape Town & Cairo 
08:30-9:30 Nairobi 
06:30-07:30 Lagos

Registration & Coffee

08:30–09:00 Cape Town & Cairo 
09:30-10:00 Nairobi 
07:30-08:00 Lagos

Opening Remarks (Lagos)

Damola Omole, Director Utility Innovation, GEAPP

Opening Remarks (Cairo)

Georgia Ermilios, Senior Producer, EnergyNet

Opening Remarks (Nairobi)

Makena Ireri, Director for Demand, Jobs and Livelihoods, GEAPP

Opening Remarks (Cape Town)

Dr. Snowy Khoza, Senior Advisor, GEAPP & Chairman of Snokho Investments

09:00-10:30 Cape Town & Cairo
10:00-11:30 Nairobi
08:00-09:30 Lagos

Session 1: Tomorrow’s Jobs Today

  • What are the latest energy sector developments?
  • What jobs will new developments and trends create in the short and medium term?
  • What are the key skills companies are looking for when recruiting graduates?
  • What are some of the ways companies can better share plans for future roles and career paths to graduates and early career professionals


    Moderator:
    Funmilayo Oyekanmi, Founder & ED, HSSN, Human and Social Sustainability Network Africa, National Youth Caucus Nigeria (Nigeria)

    Participants:
    Lamya Abdel Hady, Independent Consultant (Egypt)
    Emeka Okpukpara, Partner, Energy, The Nextier (Nigeria)
    Onyinye Anene-Nzelu, Head, Mini-Grids, Engie (Nigeria)
    Mohamed El Kordy, Head of Human Capital MENA, Infinity Power (Egypt)
    Ahmed Bahaa, Senior Engineer, Minister’s Technical Office, Egyptian Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources (Egypt)
    Mohamed El Hadidy, HR Manager, GASREG
    Ejiro Gray, Governance & Sustainability, Sahara Group (Nigeria) (Egypt)

Session 2: Tomorrow’s Jobs Today

  • What are the latest energy sector developments?
  • What jobs will new developments and trends create in the short and medium term?
  • What are the key skills companies are looking for when recruiting graduates?
  • What are some of the ways companies can better share plans for future roles and career paths to graduates and early career professionals?


    Moderator:

    Judith Mbogo, Senior Communications Officer, KenGen (Kenya)


    Participants:
    Karen Breytenbach, Director, Juniper Consulting (South Africa)
    Lucy Mutuku, CEO, National Youth Caucus, Kenya (Kenya)
    Obbie Banda, Underwriter & Acting RLSF Coordinator, ATIDI (Kenya)
    Lee Smith, Head of Renewables – Sub-Saharan Africa, ABL (South Africa)
    Olamide Niyi-Afuye, CEO, Africa Minigrid Developers Association (Kenya)
    Dr. Hans Koopman, Senior Advisor Future Energy Systems Africa, Siemens Energy (Kenya)
    Linet Luvai, Deputy Resident Representative, UNIDO (Kenya)

10:30-11:00 Cape Town & Cairo
11:30-12:00 Nairobi
09:30-10:00 Lagos

Online only session: Summary of Tomorrow’s Jobs Today

Join us on Beyond Privilege as we bring together representatives from this morning’s regional sessions to summarise the main learnings and practical advice from their discussion and deliberate the wider implications for graduate initiatives across the continent.

Moderator: Georgia Ermilios, Senior Producer, EnergyNet

Participants:
Lucy Mutuku, CEO, National Youth Caucus, Kenya (Kenya)
Abubakar Shuaibu, CEO & Founder, Green Energy Mission Africa (Nigeria)

11:00-12:30 Cape Town & Cairo
12:00-13:30 Nairobi
10:00-11:30 Lagos

Workshop 1 (Lagos): Graduate Recruitment Spotlight

Spotlights will showcase the graduate opportunities for 2024 at leading companies who are recruiting. Each company will share information on their initiative as well as how to apply. Following the presentations, attendees online and in-person will be able to ask any questions.

Moderator: Bright Nwaneri, Investment Analyst, Consonance

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Wale Yusuff, Managing Director – Nigeria, Wartsila

Eugene Ozor, Service Technician – Mechanical, Wartsila

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Anthonia Greg, Assistant Manager, HR & Admin, Husk Power Systems

Celia Aku, Ass. Manager, GIS & Site Acquisition, Husk Power Systems

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Ivie Temitayo-Ibitoye, Sahara Group

Workshop 2 (Cairo): Graduate Recruitment Spotlight

Spotlights will showcase the graduate opportunities for 2024 at leading companies who are recruiting. Each company will share information on their initiative as well as how to apply. Following the presentations, attendees online and in-person will be able to ask any questions.

Moderator: Georgia Ermilios, Senior Producer, EnergyNet

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Betty Varghese, Manager – HR, Larsen & Toubro
Mohit Madan, Senior Manager- HR, Larsen & Toubro

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Youssef El-Dabe, Business Development Coordinator, Orascom Construction
Shereen El-Etreby, Senior HR Manager, Orascom Construction

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Q&A from Early Career Professionals and Students

Ask questions to any of the presenting companies you saw either in-person or online during the live stream.

Workshop 3 (Nairobi): Graduate Recruitment Spotlight

Spotlights will showcase the graduate opportunities for 2024 at leading companies who are recruiting. Each company will share information on their initiative as well as how to apply. Following the presentations, attendees online and in-person will be able to ask any questions.

Moderator: Cassandra Kiereini, Director, Futures, Shortlist

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Kibugi Kigundu, Chief of Staff, Synergetic Energy

Arnold Kiptum, Synergetic Energy

Mercy Chelangat, Electrical & Instrumentation Intern, Synergetic Energy

Helen Kiunuhe, Chief Project Officer, Synergetic Energy

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Carol Koech, Country President- Kenya, Schnieder Electric
Isaac Machuki, Graduate Trainee, Schneider Electric

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Q&A from Early Career Professionals and Students

Ask questions to any of the presenting companies you saw either in-person or online during the live stream.

Workshop 4 (Cape Town): Graduate Recruitment Spotlight

Spotlights will showcase the graduate opportunities for 2024 at leading companies who are recruiting. Each company will share information on their initiative as well as how to apply. Following the presentations, attendees online and in-person will be able to ask any questions.

Moderator: Chipo Hamukoma, Senior Associate: Demand, Jobs & Livelihoods, GEAPP

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Preeti Neerachand, HR Manager, IPP Office

Refilwe Masilo, Economic Development Graduate, IPP Office

Samkelo Zotha, Graduate- Infrastructure Finance, IPP Office

Bayabonga Myeni, Legal Graduate, IPP Office

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Portia Muyunda, Head of HR, Nedbank CIB
David Frank, Senior Associate: Energy Finance, Nedbank CIB

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Q&A from Early Career Professionals and Students

Ask questions to any of the presenting companies you saw either in-person or online during the live stream.

13:30-14:30 Cape Town & Cairo
14:30-15:30 Nairobi
12:30-13:30 Lagos

Session 3: Career Paths

  • What advice can industry practitioners share on how your skills can translate into a variety of roles in the project development, legal, finance, engineering and technology sectors?
  • What are the practical qualifications needed as well as the transferable skill sets that can help you find paths into energy you may not have realized existed?
  • How are different career roadmaps and industry priorities shifting and what new opportunities is this creating for graduates?

    Moderator: Tolulope Gbenro, Social Impact Activist & ESG Consultant (Nigeria)

    Participants:
    Atiku Jafar, Member, International Board, African Law Students' Association; Head, Energy Practice, Transadvisory Legal (Nigeria)
    Durodoluwa Femi-Ajala, Head of Programmes, Performance, Operations and Finance, Youth Sustainable Development Network (Nigeria)
    Bethel Nwaneri, Executive – HR Business Partner, GE Verona (Nigeria)
    Ahmed Reda, Operations Director, Enara (Egypt)
    Emmanuel Yusuf, Senior HR Manager, Genesis Energy (Nigeria)

Session 4: Career Paths

  • What advice can industry practitioners share on how your skills can translate into a variety of roles in the project development, legal, finance, engineering and technology sectors?
  • What are the practical qualifications needed as well as the transferable skill sets that can help you find paths into energy you may not have realized existed?
  • How are different career roadmaps and industry priorities shifting and what new opportunities is this creating for graduates?

    Moderator:
    Aatifah Latief, Professional Officer: Communications, Training & Education, City of Cape Town (South Africa)

    Participants:
    Thuso Kuali, Energy & Infrastructure, Standard Bank (South Africa)
    Nomfundo Maseti, Regulator Member, NERSA (Kenya)
    Jonathan Berman, MD, Autonomi Capital (South Africa)
    Beatrice Nyabira, Projects, Energy & Restructuring, IKM Advocates (Kenya)
    Wendy Green, Country Manager, South Africa, Daystar (South Africa)
    Timothy Gachucha, Strategic Partnerships Lead, Power Learn Project (Kenya)

14:30-15:00 Cape Town & Cairo
15:30-16:00 Nairobi
13:30-14:00 Lagos

Online only session: Summary of Career Paths in Energy

Join us on Beyond Privilege as we bring together representatives from each of this afternoon’s regional sessions to discuss the main takeaways and learnings from their discussion. Speakers will share some of the interesting paths that we are seeing emerge as the sector develops as well as how to start working towards these careers on a practical level.

Moderator: Georgia Ermilios, Senior Producer, EnergyNet

Participants:
Atiku Jafar, Member, International Board, African Law Students' Association; Partner, Bowyard Partners (Nigeria)
Noella Molefe, Senior Specialist – Climate Change & Air Quality, Exxaro
Daniel Tate, PhD Candidate in International Relations, University of Oxford (South Africa)

15:00-15:30 Cape Town & Cairo
16:00-16:30 Nairobi
14:00-14:30 Lagos

Networking & Coffee

15:30-17:00 Cape Town & Cairo
16:30-18:00 Nairobi
14:30-16:00 Lagos

Workshop 5 (Lagos): Graduate Recruitment Spotlight

Spotlights will showcase the graduate opportunities for 2024 at leading companies who are recruiting. Each company will share information on their initiative as well as how to apply. Following the presentations, attendees online and in-person will be able to ask any questions.

Moderator: Tosin Ipaye, Programme Officer for the Energizing Education Programme, REA

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Ezinne Anosike, Country Head, People & Culture, Stanbic IBTC

Carol Olayi, Head People & Culture, Stanbic IBTC

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Farida Sanusi, Partner, Shortlist

Workshop 6 (Cairo): Graduate Recruitment Spotlight

Spotlights will showcase the graduate opportunities for 2024 at leading companies who are recruiting. Each company will share information on their initiative as well as how to apply. Following the presentations, attendees online and in-person will be able to ask any questions.

Moderator: Georgia Ermilios, Senior Producer, EnergyNet

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Julie Beshara, Sustainable Design Engineer, Infinity Power

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Mostafa El-Gamal, HR Manager & HR Business Partner, Egypt, Hitachi Energy

Workshop 7 (Nairobi): Graduate Recruitment Spotlight

Spotlights will showcase the graduate opportunities for 2024 at leading companies who are recruiting. Each company will share information on their initiative as well as how to apply. Following the presentations, attendees online and in-person will be able to ask any questions.

Moderator: Geoffrey Ronoh, Co-Founder & Technical Director, OFGEN

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Michael Kamau, ICT Academy Lead, Huawei Kenya

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Ciru Longden, Head of Knowledge Management & Learning, Bowmans (Kenya)

Workshop 8 (Cape Town): Graduate Recruitment Spotlight

Spotlights will showcase the graduate opportunities for 2024 at leading companies who are recruiting. Each company will share information on their initiative as well as how to apply. Following the presentations, attendees online and in-person will be able to ask any questions.

Moderator: Howard Yuchetel, Director Partnerships & Sales Operations, EnergyNet

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Mpho Ludalo, Sustainability Champion, Region Africa, Siemens Energy
Bonolo Ranamane, Head of Subregion Africa for Controls and Digitalization
Lerato Mashiloane, Senior Talent Acquisition Partner, Africa, Siemens Energy
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Shalin Ledwaba, Head of Talent Acquisition, Bowmans (South Africa)
Xolani Nyali, Partner, Bowmans (South Africa)
Richard Bryce, Senior Associate, Bowmans (South Africa)

17:00-17:30 Cape Town & Cairo
18:00-18:30 Nairobi
16:00-16:30 Lagos

Closing Session

In this session we want to hear from you! We will be asking our attendees from around the continent to reflect on the learnings from today as well as the next steps you can take through Beyond Privilege or directly with some of the attending companies from today.

“We are excited to reaffirm our partnership with YES! as its foundational partner and look forward to the upcoming Youth Energy Day on the 10th November 2023. Recognizing that young entrepreneurs often grapple with disproportionate barriers, including limited access to educational opportunities, project financing, and quality job prospects, we understand the critical need to empower them with relevant skills and support to seize opportunities in the renewable energy sector. Our shared vision is aligned with the ambitious global goal of generating hundreds of millions of green jobs by 2030. We eagerly anticipate collaborating with EnergyNet and our other partners, both in-person and through the Beyond Privilege platform, as a pivotal stride towards achieving these objectives."
Joseph Nganga
Joseph NgangaVice President for Africa, Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP)
“Recruiting young talent has injected fresh ideas and passion into our organization. Their innovative thinking and commitment to sustainability align perfectly with our mission. They are the driving force behind our continued success in providing rural communities with clean, affordable energy solutions.”
Husk Power Systems
Husk Power Systems
"Young people are the driving force behind innovation and change. Their passion, creativity, and commitment to a greener future make them invaluable to the mission of Green Energy Mission Africa. By empowering young Nigerians, we can ensure a sustainable and inclusive energy transition."
Green Energy Mission Africa
Green Energy Mission Africa
“We believe that investing in talent is key to driving the necessary transformation for the public and private sector. By equipping young professionals with the skills and experience needed for careers in climate and clean energy, we seek to enable the development of a more sustainable and equitable future.”
Shortlist Futures
Shortlist Futures
“Engie Energy Access values a diverse workforce and recognizes the importance of young talent and believe in their power to bring fresh perspectives and innovative ideas. Through our recruitment initiatives, we have witnessed firsthand the remarkable contributions of young professionals to our team. Their enthusiasm has been instrumental in driving positive change and fueling our success in delivering clean, affordable energy solutions across Africa.”
ENGIE Energy Access
ENGIE Energy Access
“Wärtsilä offers students various opportunities to work as a trainee or to do their internship at one of Wärtsilä's locations in more than 70 countries. You can advance your career with Wärtsilä before you graduate by participating in the internship programme or completing your thesis. You will be around the most recent technology. The experience will help you to link your academic studies with your future career goals.”
Wärtsilä Nigeria
Wärtsilä Nigeria
“Our recruitment team has exhibited an unwavering commitment to attracting and selecting top-tier talent. Our strategic approach to sourcing, screening, and onboarding has profoundly impacted our workforce and our company's success. What particularly stands out is the dedication to diversity and inclusion within our recruitment strategies. Our organization is now more reflective of the diverse world in which we operate, both in terms of backgrounds and perspectives. This deliberate emphasis on diversity has fostered an environment that encourages innovation, creativity, and a richer exchange of ideas. In a broader sense, our recruitment initiatives have also fostered a culture of continuous learning and development.”
Synergetic Development Group
Synergetic Development Group
“Young talent is crucial to the IPP offices success as they bring fresh perspectives, innovative ideas, and a strong drive to create a positive impact. Their energy, enthusiasm and willingness to take risks contribute to the growth and success of the IPP Office whilst providing us with the opportunity to develop the future leaders of the IPP Office and within the energy sector at large.”
IPP Office - Independent Power Producer Office
IPP Office - Independent Power Producer Office
"The youth remain the most unique demographic in our world; we are not just beneficiaries of development, we are also drivers of development. So to all stakeholders, when engaging the youth don't just think of helping them, help them to help you achieve progress."
Lucy Mutuku
Lucy MutukuCEO, National Youth Caucus, Kenya

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