Capacity Building And Women Engagement Intern

Supervisor

Ellaine Jane Macalino

Period

January 2026 to May 2026

Internship Topic/Title

Providing technical and administrative support to Accelerating the adoption and scale-up of e-mobility for low-carbon city development in the Philippines project and other sustainable transport projects

I. BACKGROUND

Clean Air Asia is an international non-governmental organization leading the regional mission for better air quality, and healthier, more livable cities throughout Asia. Our mission is to reduce air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions in Asia and contribute to the development of a more sustainable, equitable and healthier region. We empower governments and cities by inspiring action and focusing efforts on the planning and implementation of solutions at scale, fostering regional cooperation to address issues of mutual concern, and ensuring the integration of air quality management across sectors and institutions. Our work focuses on implementing solutions that reduce air pollution, and its detrimental health impacts and mitigate the climate crisis. We do so by providing policy guidance, building capacity, and making a compelling case for action among stakeholders at city, national, and regional levels. Since 2008, we have been a United Nations-recognized partnership comprised of more than 250 organizations in Asia and internationally, with six Country Networks (Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, and Vietnam). Our headquarters are in Manila, Philippines, and we have offices in Beijing, China, New Delhi, India, and Jakarta, Indonesia.

Clean Air Asia has been accepting interns from all over the world since 2007 to provide students (undergraduate/graduate) with the opportunity to improve their skills and experience working in a diverse environment. Previous interns appreciated the improved understanding on air quality and related topics, gained practical skills in knowledge management and project management, established friendships and contacts that could help in their future career plans. Previous interns include students or young professionals from Asia - China, Philippines, Singapore and Sri Lanka/ and outside Asia – France, Germany, Netherlands, Sweden and United States.

The e-mobility ASAP Project

The “Accelerating the Adoption and Scale Up of Electric Mobility for Low-Carbon City Development in the Philippines” or “e-mobility ASAP Project”, implemented in partnership with

the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Board of Investments (BOI), and UNIDO, supports the development of the Philippine electric vehicle (EV) industry. The project delivers policy support, technical assistance, and stakeholder capacity-building to promote local EV manufacturing, investment, and adoption.

The e-mobility ASAP Project implements capacity-building and knowledge development initiatives to support the transition to sustainable transport in the Philippines. A key cross-cutting priority of the Project is women’s engagement and inclusion in the e-mobility and transport sectors, alongside skills development for government, industry, academia, and civil society stakeholders. To support the planning, coordination, and documentation of these initiatives, the Project seeks an intern who will assist in capacity-building activities and women-focused engagement efforts.

II. OBJECTIVE, SCOPE AND OUTPUTS

By the end of the internship, Intern is expected to have:

• better appreciation of Clean Air Asia’s work to promote better air quality and livable cities through sustainable transport interventions
• gained understanding of the organization’s approach to planning and implementing sustainable transport initiatives under the Avoid-Shift-Improve framework
• aligned and applied his/her academic background to Clean Air Asias work
  
  

The intern will support the e-mobility ASAP project team in research, documentation, coordination, and communication activities across its components.

III. IMPLEMENTATION (TASKS)

Under the supervision of the Senior Project Coordinator, the intern will perform the following tasks:

• Capacity Building Support
• Assist in the planning, coordination, and documentation of capacity-building activities (e.g., workshops, training sessions, learning exchanges, and forums).
• Support the preparation of activity materials such as agendas, participant lists, presentations, briefing notes, and summary reports.
• Help consolidate feedback, evaluation results, and learning outcomes from capacity-building activities.
• Assist in organizing reference materials and knowledge products related to skills development, training modules, and learning resources.
• Women’s Engagement and Gender-Responsive Activities
• Support activities that promote women’s participation and visibility in e-mobility and the transport sector.
• Assist in documenting women-focused initiatives, including events, consultations, and campaigns.
• Help gather and organize sex-disaggregated data, participant information, and relevant references, as needed.
• Support the development of basic communication materials (e.g., talking points, summaries, or content inputs) related to women’s engagement activities.
• Coordination and Administrative Support
• Assist in coordinating with internal team members and external partners for capacity-building and women’s engagement activities.
• Support logistical arrangements for meetings and events, including scheduling, coordination, and documentation.
• Perform other related tasks as may be assigned to support Project implementation.
• Other Tasks
• Perform additional assignments as may be required by the Senior Project Coordinator.
  
  

The timeline of submission of these deliverables shall be discussed and agreed with the intern’s supervisor/s.

Iv. Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in or a recent graduate of a degree program related to environmental studies, public policy, social sciences, gender studies, development studies, engineering, or other relevant fields.
• With an interest in the field of environmental policy and governance, air quality management, sustainable transport, and climate change mitigation
• Able to demonstrate excellent research and report writing skills
• Able to work independently and also as part of a team
• Able to participate in online and face-to-face meetings and activities

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