MENTORING PROGRAMMES

PROGRAMMES | COMPLETED MENTORING PROGRAMMES

Run by GWNET and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy, (BMWi)

Regional Mentoring Programmes for Latin American Countries (LAC) as well as the Middle East and North Africa (MENA)

The Regional Mentoring Programmes for Latin America (LAC) and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) ran from November 2019 to September 2020, aiming to accelerate the careers of women in junior to mid-management roles within the renewable energy and energy efficiency sectors. Organised in partnership between GWNET and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi), the programme brought together 45 women energy professionals from Brazil, Mexico, Algeria, Jordan, Morocco, and Tunisia. Each participant was paired with a seasoned mentor, establishing a network designed for mentorship, knowledge-sharing, and empowerment.

Key programme highlights included webinars on personal development, energy sector governance, and the role of women in renewable energy. A selection of mentees participated in a study tour in Berlin, where they engaged in high-level networking, conferences, and site visits. The programme concluded with a final graduation webinar, allowing mentees and mentors to reflect on their experiences. This initiative provided a significant step forward in advancing gender equality within the renewable energy field by empowering a new generation of women leaders.

About partner: Since the completion of the programme, the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy, (BMWi) is now known as the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK). Visit the BMWK website here: BMWK – Homepage

View Mentees in this programme:

Afef Ben Abda: Climate change and Energy Specialist, UN-FAO, Tunisia
Angela Gabriela Garcia Gonzalez: Energy Commercial Manager, Thermion, Mexico
Boutheina Zallama: Engineer, Tunisia
Bruna de Melo Santos: Project Intern, Instituto Peabiru, Brazil
Camilla Oliveira: PhD Candidate in Energy Planning, COPPE, Brazil
Caroline Faria: Co-founder, BioHack Projetos e Participações Ltda, Brazil
Clara Barufi: Communications Specialist for the Energy Sector, Comunicação em Energia, Brazil
Dana Al-Lweisy: National Project Officer, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Jordan
Diana Athamneh: Project Management Specialist, JREEEF outsourced by CowaterSogema Int., Jordan
Elsa Darinka Rodriguez Gomez: Energy management engineer Jr, EVM ENERGIA DEL VALLE DE MEXICO, Mexico
Fadhila Kebir: Director of Electricity and Gas Distribution, Ministry of Energy and Mining, Algeria
Fahima Deffar: Deputy Director of Energy Efficiency, Ministry of Energy and Mining, Algeria
Farah Dawoud: Head of Landfills and Transfer Stations Section, Ministry of Local Administration, Jordan
Fatiha Neffah: Project Director, SONATRACH, Algeria
Gabriela Silva: Associated Consultant, Essenz Soluções, Brazil
Ghania Kaci: Algeria
Hafidha Khebizi: Ministry of Energy and Mining, Algeria
Hanae Rharnit: Senior Projects Manager, MASEN (Moroccan Agency for Sustainable Energy), Morocco
Hind Loukili: Senior Project Manager Brand Content, Masen, Morocco
Ibtyhel Ben Bahria: Project Engineer, Forage Equipment, Tunisia
Imen Makhlouf: Owner, SETAR, Tunisia
Kathlen Schneider: Researcher/Director, Fotovoltaica-UFSC/Instituto IDEAL, Brazil
Khouloud Talhaoui: Sales engineer, Parenin, Tunisia
Laura Isabel Gutierrez Medina: Energy Analyst, International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), Mexico
Ligia Kawata: Project Coordinator, Instituto para o Desenvolvimento de Energias Alternativas e da Auto Sustentabilidade (IDEAAS), Brazil
Lydia El Bouazzati: Energy consultant, Morocco
Manel Hadji: Department Head of electrical energy distribution works, Société Tunisienne de l’Electricité et du Gaz (STEG), Tunisia
Marcela Ruiz de Chavez Velez: World Energy Outlook Team, International Energy Agency (IEA), Mexico
Nadia Chioukh: Executive in charge of International Cooperation, APRUE, Algeria
Natalia Chaves: Environmental Assistant, AHK Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Nesrine Souilamas: Engineering Studies, IFEG / Ecole Technique de Blida, Algeria
Nora Zouaoui: SD energy efficiency, Ministry of Energy and Mining, Algeria
Raja Zidi: Lead Plant Engineer/Acting maintenance manager (water treatment unit), Société Tunisienne de l’Electricité et du Gaz (STEG), Tunisia
Rebeca Orosco: Technical Assistant on Climate Change, Conselho Empresarial Brasileiro para o Desenvolvimento Sustentável (Cebds), Brazil
Roberta Cox: Environmental Analyst, Instituto Brasileiro do Meio Ambiente e dos Recursos Naturais Renováveis – IBAMA, Brazil
Rosane Yumi Fukuoka: Partner and Manager, Mitsidi Services and Projects, Brazil
Sara Benavides Campos: PhD Student, Tec deMonterrey, Mexico
Sonia Al-Zoghoul: Associate Professional – RE Cost Status and Outlook, International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), Jordan
Soukaina Hatramsi: Incubator Manager, Cluster Solaire / Climate Innovation Center Morocco, Morocco
Soumaya Bentassil: Head of Mosque Management Service and Energy Efficiency Project Manager, Ministry of Habous and Islamiques Affairs, Morocco
Suellen Caroline Silva Costa: PhD Student, Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais (PUCMinas), Brazil
Tamani Nawal Rahache: Ministry of Energy and Mining, Algeria
Tania Nalborczyk Leites: Project Manager, Sustainable Energy Center (CES) – CERTI Fundation, Brazil
Yassamine Kellali: Environment Health Safety Engineer, Commission de Régulation de l’électricité et du Gaz, Algeria
Yosr Sfaxi: Engineer, National Institute of Meteorology, Tunisia

View Mentors in this programme:

LAC Region

Andreas Wagner: Managing Director, Stiftung Offshore Windenergie, Germany
Claire Baker: Head of Foundation, Africa Digital Media Institute (ADMI), UK
Irina Gaubinger: Project Manager, GWNET, Austria
Iwona Bisaga: Group Research Manager, BBOXX/ Post-Doctoral Researcher, University College London, UK
Karla Solis: Programme Officer, UNFCCC, Peru
Katharina Krell: Director, Greenovate Ltd, Germany
Leonardo Beltran: Board Member, SEforALL and Fundacion Por Mexico, Mexico
Luisa Valentim Barros: Renewables Strategy Independent Consultant, Brazil
Margaret Groff: Consultant & Leader, Women of Brazil Group (Grupo Mulheres do Brasil), Brazil
Mari-Louise van der Walt: Owner, Alakriti Consulting, South Africa
Marit Brommer: Executive Director, International Geothermal Association, Germany
Marta Olivieri: Researcher, PV Systems Laboratory Manager, Cepel, Brazil
Peggy Mischke: CEO, Founder and Power Engineer at EconergyPM – Clean Energy Expertise, Denmark
Pia Alina Lange: Head of Internal & External Communications, RECHARGE Batteries, Austria
Sandra Chavez: Renewable Energy Consultant, World Bank, Mexico
Senta Schmatzberger: Project Manager, Building Performance Institute Europe (BPIE), Germany
Suzanne Shaw: Co-founder and Director, the Leap Co/Founder and Principal Consultant, Black River Consulting, Jamaica
Yana Popkostova: Founder & Managing Director, European Centre for Energy and Geopolitical Analysis, Bulgaria

MENA Region

Alexandra Dawe: Vice Chair of the BankTrack Board, The Netherlands
Alexandra Sombsthay: Diplomatic Advisor, SOLAR IMPULSE/VP Europe & International Affairs, Akuo Energy, France
Al Majali Hadeel Ibrahim: Training Coordinator, Ministry of Labor/Director, JEA Radio, Jordan
Amel Barich: Project Manager – Business Strategy and Marketing, Geothermal Research Cluster (GEORG), Iceland
Ana-Maria Diez-Suarez: Professor, University of León, Spain
Arthouros Zervos: Chair, REN21, Greece
Barbara Fischer-Aupperle: Founding Partner, GWNET, Germany
Benoit Lebot: Head of IPEEC Secretariat, International Partnership for Energy Efficiency Cooperation (IPEEC), France
Irene Giner-Reichl: President, GWNET, Austria
Ilina Stefanova: Manager EU and Public Affairs, EVN AG, Bulgaria
Iliyana Arnaudova: Clean Energy Finance Manager, C40 Cities, Bulgaria
Lilia Sahnoun: Electrical & Fire Safety Consulting Engineer, Energy Auditor, Tunisia
Lubna Dheisat: Project Manager, Solstice Renewables, Jordan
Marit Brommer: Executive Director, International Geothermal Association, Germany
Nameerah Hameed: Policy Analyst & Special Assistant to Chairman Planning & Development Board, Government of Punjab/Founder and Manager, Women In Energy (WIE) Pakistan, Pakistan
Noara Kebir: Founder, Managing Director & Partner, MicroEnergy International, Germany
Pooja Shah: Energy Storage Engineer, Emerging Markets at Kiewit, India
Rabia Ferroukhi: Director of the Knowledge, Policy and Finance Division, IRENA, Algeria/Austria
Richard Loyen: Executive Director, Enerplan, France
Saida Zaghdidi: Consultant in Energy and Electrical Systems- (Freelance) and professional coach, Tunisia
Samira Lakhlifi: Head of Division / Chief Engineer / Moroccan Agency for Energy Efficiency, Morocco
Sonia Ben Hamza: Academic Assistant in Energy Engineering, Central Polytechnic School of Tunis-Tunisia, Central University of Tunis-Tunisia, Tunisia Private University (ULT) of Tunis-Tunisia, Tunisia
Tamara Taa’mneh: Architectural Engineer/mid level architect, Oryx I.D Architectural & Interior Design Firm, Jordan
Tanja Faller: Regional Director Energy, GIZ, Germany
Waltraud Schmid: Head Of Department, Urban Innovation Vienna GmbH, Austria
Yamina Saheb: Lead Author, Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, France
Yvette Ramos: President, Swiss Engineering Geneva & President and co-founder, WOMENVAI, France

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