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Do you have a strong academic foundation in Environmental Science, Energy Studies, Sustainable Development, Economics, or a related discipline (Master ’s-level with thesis focus)?

Do you have research skills to collect, analyze, and interpret data, and assess the feasibility of renewable energy solutions?

Do you have the passion and commitment to climate justice, equity, and sustainability, aligned with Oxfam’s values?

If the answer is yes, then we would like to hear from you.

Background:

The Climate Justice and Natural Resource Rights (CJNRR) Programme of Oxfam is working towards a fair future where climate-vulnerable communities can strengthen resilience, raise their voices, and secure equal rights over natural resources.

Under its Just Energy Transition (JET) focus, Oxfam has launched a one-year project, “Accelerating Fair Transition to Renewables for Industrial Decarbonization”, supported by TARA Climate Foundation. The project aims to promote renewable energy adoption in Bangladesh’s Ready-Made Garments (RMG) sector, focusing on policy advocacy, evidence generation, and practical business models for fair and sustainable energy transition.
To support this initiative, Oxfam is engaging master’s-level students (with thesis aspirations) and early-career professionals. Selected Fellows will be placed with industry partners to:

• Explore current energy practices and reliance on fossil fuels
• Assess readiness for renewable energy adoption
• Identify policy gaps, investment challenges, and opportunities

Your findings will directly contribute to shaping just business models, industrial transformation, and climate justice.

Key Objectives:

Through this initiative, Fellows will:

• Generate Evidence – Study energy use in RMG factories, focusing on fossil fuel reliance and renewable energy opportunities.
• Engage with Industry – Work directly with factory managers, energy officers, and decision-makers to assess potential, challenges, and practices.
• Analyze Viability – Examine the financial feasibility, ROI, and benefits (cost savings, emission reductions, efficiency gains) of renewable energy adoption.
• Support Business Models – Contribute to designing scalable, fair, and investment-ready energy transition models for the RMG sector.
• Collect Field Data – Document financing options, technology readiness, and institutional capacity across different factories.
• Facilitate Stakeholder Dialogue – Participate in consultations and validation workshops with factory owners, service providers, investors, and policymakers.
• Disseminate Findings – Prepare policy briefs, investor notes, and knowledge products to influence national and international renewable energy policies and investments.

Eligibility of the Candidates:

Applicants should have:

• Academic Background: Master’s-level students (thesis stage) or early-career professionals in thesis-based postgraduate programs. Preferred fields: Environmental Science, Energy Studies, Sustainable Development, Economics, or related disciplines.
• Relevant Knowledge: Basic understanding of renewable energy technologies and industrial energy use.
• Thematic Interest: Exposure to or interest in clean energy, sustainable business models, and green financing.
• Research Skills: Ability to conduct qualitative and quantitative research, analyze data, review literature, and support feasibility assessments.
• Communication Skills: Strong writing, presentation, and interpersonal abilities for collaborative research.
• Professional Skills: Time management, ability to work independently with supervision, and meet deadlines.
• Values Alignment: Commitment to climate justice, equity, and sustainability, in line with Oxfam’s mission.

Key Attributes:

• Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to cultural differences and gender issues, as well as the commitment to equal opportunities.
• Ability to demonstrate an openness and willingness to learn about the application of gender/gender mainstreaming, women’s rights, and diversity for all aspects of development work.
• Commitment to Oxfam’s safeguarding policies to ensure all people who come into contact with Oxfam are as safe as possible.

We offer:

This opportunity will give you an opportunity to make a difference at Oxfam in Bangladesh, to act as key contributor to our work with a group of passionate people who are specialists in their fields. At Oxfam, we believe that every aspect of our work can lead to a positive outcome. If you have the same opinion, together with the ability to meet the challenges involved, this role offers scope for immense personal fulfilment – as well as outstanding opportunities to develop your career.

You can read more about all Oxfam has to offer here.

Location: Remote, Bangladesh.

Benefits: The maximum allocated budget for this assignment is BDT 133,750 per Fellow, inclusive of VAT and Tax

A 25% VAT and tax will be deducted from the payment associated with the fellowship opportunity.

How to apply:

Interested individuals must submit a Fellowship proposal based on the terms of reference.
 
The package should include:

Applicants must submit their technical and financial proposal in a single document (within a set page limit mentioned in ToR). This must include A sample write-up (maximum 2 pages) with a copy of any similar previous work and other required documents as per the ToR.

Note:

• All documents must be endorsed (signed or stamped) by the applicant’s academic supervisor.
• All proposals must be original work. Any use of secondary data must be clearly cited. Plagiarism or unethical use of AI tools will lead to immediate disqualification.

CLICK HERE FOR THE TERMS OF REFERENCE (TOR)

Please only mention the title “JET Fellowship” in the subject line, put it in a Zip file, rename it to your name and send the application to Oxfam at: “hrbd@oxfam.org.uk”.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 27 September 2025

Note: 

• We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
• All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate safeguarding and counter fraud check, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks .Oxfam International Secretariat also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.  
• In line with this Scheme, if a job applicant has been employed by another member of the scheme, we will request information from that organization about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these procedures.
• Applying for positions with Oxfam in Bangladesh does not incur any costs. Any request for payment from parties pretending as Oxfam in Bangladesh should be considered fraudulent.
• Any kind of persuasion in the hiring process is highly discouraged and any attempt of persuasion will be considered as a disqualification.
• Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.

That means we tackle the inequality that keeps people poor. Together we save, protect and rebuild lives. When disaster strikes, we help people build better lives for themselves, and for others. We take on issues like land rights, climate change and discrimination against women. And we won’t stop until every person on the planet can enjoy life free from poverty.

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