GEAPP – the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet, serves communities around the world by igniting a green energy revolution that powers progress for people and the planet. We are an alliance of philanthropy, entrepreneurs, governments, technology innovators, policymakers and financing partners working to provide access to reliable clean power.
The Manager, E&O (Energy & Opportunity) & CoE (Centre of Excellence) is a critical implementer and integrator within this ecosystem. Reporting to the Director (Global), Energy & Opportunity, the Manager turns strategy into action—coordinating delivery across countries, supporting innovation pilots, developing tools and knowledge products, strengthening partner engagement, and building the enabling systems required for large-scale adoption of Productive Use of Energy (PUE) solutions across Africa and Asia.
This role is ideal for an analytical, execution-driven professional who thrives in complex global environments and is motivated by the opportunity to scale energy-enabled economic opportunity.
Tasks and Responsibilities
Strategy Implementation & CoE Operationalization
- Support the Director in translating the global E&O strategy and CoE vision into actionable implementation plans, tools, and country-level delivery pathways.
- Contribute to the design, rollout, and continuous improvement of CoE functions.
- Contribute to the development of frameworks, toolkits, and practical guidance for governments, World Bank TTLs, CDMUs, private-sector actors, and implementing partners—that enable scalable, productive use of energy.
Delivery Engine: Hands-On Country-Level Support
- Coordinate embedded advisors, consultants, and cross-functional teams to accelerate implementation.
- Conduct diagnostics, synthesize lessons, and recommend improvements to program design, appliance deployment, financing approaches, and enterprise-support models.
- Partner with impact teams to embed adaptive learning mechanisms into country programs.
- Support country teams in integrating PUE approaches into national programs and World Bank operations.
Coordination, Relationship Management & Stakeholder Engagement
- Map and align PUE initiatives across GEAPP, World Bank, governments, and donors to reduce duplication and build collective accountability.
- Support fundraising and co-financing efforts.
- Contribute to shared reporting frameworks, coalition progress reviews, and cross-institutional governance structures.
- Build strong relationships with national government actors, private-sector actors, NGOs, research institutions, and development partners.
- Represent GEAPP and the CoE in technical meetings, workshops, and donor engagements.
Enterprise Scaling & Partnership Development
- Support design and execution of PUE-focused innovation challenges, accelerator programs, enterprise bootcamps, and investment-readiness pathways.
- Build partnerships with agribusinesses, financiers, off-takers, and technology firms to strengthen the commercial viability of PUE ecosystems.
Minimum Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s in international development, energy, agriculture, economics, business, or related field preferred.
- Experience: 5–7 years of relevant experience in distributed renewable energy, agriculture-energy systems, enterprise development, PUE, economic development, or livelihoods programs.
- Skills: Demonstrated experience turning strategy into action—designing programs, supporting implementation, and building delivery systems in emerging markets.
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