Fellow, Data & Knowledge Management

The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (Global Energy Alliance) The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (Global Energy Alliance) works for a world where everyone has access to affordable, reliable, clean electricity and the means to use it to improve their lives. Our Alliance builds transformative public, private, philanthropic partnerships to end energy poverty and accelerate green economic opportunity. Founded in 2021 by The Rockefeller Foundation, IKEA Foundation, and Bezos Earth Fund, we design innovative projects/programs, unlock finance, strengthen institutions and transform markets, delivering progress anchored in deep community engagement. By uniting actors across the value chain, from households to heads of state, we go beyond individual projects to drive lasting systems change. With work in more than 30 countries across Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean, our Alliance aims to reach 1 billion people with clean electricity, prevent 4 billion tons of carbon emissions and create or improve 150 million jobs. 

The Role                 

The Data Fellow is a high-impact entry-level position within the Africa, Country Delivery team. The Fellow supports the broader GEAPP Africa data mandate, focusing on the intersection of energy access, consumption, and resultant economic development across the continent. This role bridges energy supply-side realities with demand-side needs to provide a comprehensive view of how the Alliance is combating energy poverty. The Fellow will work across multiple critical initiatives, including Mission 300 (M300), the PUE Centre of Excellence, and various Country Delivery Units.

Accountabilities

• Data Platform Support: Assist in the management and scaling of GEAPP Africa’s data infrastructure, including the open-source Prospect platform.
• Integrated Data Analysis: Analyze data related to energy access, consumption patterns, and socio-economic outcomes to track progress toward ending energy poverty.
• Cross-Initiative Coordination: Provide data support to the PUE Centre of Excellence, M300, and Country Delivery teams to ensure a unified approach to market intelligence.
• Market Intelligence: Assist in producing geospatial opportunity maps and regular market reports that inform strategic planning and co-investment roadshows.
• Data Visualization: Translate complex datasets into intuitive dashboards, infographics, and playbooks to empower governments and investors to make data-driven decisions.
• Innovation & AI: Support the scoping and piloting of artificial intelligence and machine learning models to forecast market trends and optimize resource allocation.
• Data Governance: Maintain the integrity, security, and quality standards of the Africa-wide data warehouse

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

• Strategic Thinking and Decision-making; Able to distil key insights from a large amount of information and frame distinct choices; Can think creatively and bring new ideas to the table; Has the ability to evaluate risks and opportunities; Uses analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Execution and Proactivity: Takes initiative and drives for results; Has strong project management skills; manages their own time well and provides the necessary guidance and direction to others; has a sense of urgency and takes responsibility for their work; is able to multi-task and works well under pressure; employs attention to detail with their work and has high standards for accomplishing their work.
• Influence and Communication: Excellent communication skills both verbal and written with the ability to frame complex topics for executive discussion and act as a credible representative of the Alliance’s work and values both internally and externally.
• Collaboration: Works effectively with diverse, cross-functional teams and external partners across different cultural contexts.
• Adaptability: Remains flexible and effective under uncertain or rapidly changing conditions.
• Professionalism: Acts with integrity, accountability, and a high degree of responsibility for confidential information

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Data Science, Engineering, Economics, or Public Policy; a Master’s degree will be considered an added advantage.
• Technical Proficiency: Demonstrated experience in data analysis using tools such as Python, R, or STATA.
• Data Visualization: Hands-on experience with visualization platforms like Power BI, Tableau, or Grafana.
• Analytical Skills: Strong foundation in statistical analysis and the ability to handle large, complex datasets.
• Communication: Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to frame complex technical topics for executive-level discussion.
• Sector Interest: A genuine passion for the energy transition and understanding of both supply-side and demand-side energy need

We operate from a strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in everything we do. It is not only the right thing to do – we could not make an impact without our team members' diverse perspectives and experiences. We expect all Global Energy Alliance employees to contribute by developing their unique perspectives and talent, challenging conventional wisdom through evidence and reason, and amplifying marginalized voices.  

Global Energy Alliance is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and compliance with all federal, state, and local laws concerning employment discrimination, including the Americans with Disabilities Act. To this end, the organization ensures equal opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, lawful alien status, physical, mental, and medical disability, veteran status, or liability for service in the United States Armed Forces.  

Global Energy Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer.