Octavia Carbon is a pioneering Direct Air Capture (DAC) startup committed to addressing the global climate crisis through carbon removal technologies. Our mission is to reverse climate change and end the fossil fuel age in Nairobi, Kenya. As we embark on this transformative journey, we seek a talented Technical Writer to join our team and help shape the narrative of our groundbreaking efforts.
Position Overview:
We are currently seeking a dynamic Technical Writer to join us as an intern and take on a crucial role in communicating the technical aspects of our DAC technology, projects, and goals. As a member of the commercialization team at Octavia Carbon, you will work closely with our technical teams to translate complex concepts into clear, engaging, and compelling written content. Your contributions will support effective due diligence processes and applications, including grants and accelerator applications. For your application to be considered, your resume should accompany the writing assignment below.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the technical and commercialization team to comprehend complex DAC technology, research, and developments.
- Create well-structured, concise, and accurate content for due diligence documents, grant applications, accelerator applications, and other relevant materials.
- Ensure that technical information is communicated in an accessible manner to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Write compelling narratives highlighting Octavia Carbon’s innovation and differentiation in the carbon removal sector.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather necessary information and insights for various writing assignments.
Qualifications:
- A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (not compulsory but would be a plus).
- Proven experience in technical writing.
- Exceptional written communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex technical information for various audiences.
- Detail-oriented mindset with the ability to maintain accuracy and precision in writing.
- Proficiency in using various tools and platforms for collaboration and document creation.
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
- Adaptability and willingness to take on evolving responsibilities as the role progresses
Duration: This is a 3-month internship opportunity that may lead to a full-time position with a revised salary offer based on your performance.
Writing Assignment
Based on your research, please explain the concept of Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology. Discuss the opportunities and challenges of developing and deploying the technology in Kenya and highlight the measures needed to achieve its widespread adoption within the region. Limit your answer to 500 words or less.
Key things to highlight:
- A brief description of Direct Air Capture (DAC) and its different approaches.
- Opportunities for scaling DAC in Kenya.
- Barriers to the advancement of DAC technology in the region.
- Strategies to address these challenges for widespread adoption of DAC in Kenya.
Note: The submitted assignment will be checked for originality, including plagiarism and AI-generated content.
Please submit your assignment by Wednesday 17th, July, 2024, 5p.m (EAT)