Developing a Viable Business Model Fellowship

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.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 fuelsAssess readiness for renewable energy adoptionIdentify policy gaps, investment challenges, and opportunitiesYour findings will directly contribute to shaping just business models, industrial transformation, and climate justice.Location: Remote, Bangladesh.Compensation: 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.Application Process: To see the application procedure, click the link below: Apply Here