Manager, Global Energy & Opportunity

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. 

 

Reports Directly to:	Global Director, Energy & Opportunity
Direct Reports:	Fellow

 

Role Overview

The Energy & Opportunity (E&O) portfolio drives GEAPP’s mission to unlock livelihoods, jobs, and inclusive economic growth through productive use of energy. Central to this mission is the establishment and operationalization of the Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Productive Use of Energy—a joint GEAPP–World Bank platform designed to scale productive-use solutions, strengthen delivery systems, and ensure renewable energy investments translate into meaningful economic opportunity for women, youth, and underserved populations.

The Manager, E&O & CoE 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 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

1. 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.

1. 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.
• Partners 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.

1. 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.

1. 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

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s in international development, energy, agriculture, economics, business, or related field preferred.
• 5–7 years of relevant experience in distributed renewable energy, agriculture-energy systems, enterprise development, PUE, economic development, or livelihoods programs.
• Demonstrated experience turning strategy into action—designing programs, supporting implementation, and building delivery systems in emerging markets.
• Experience engaging with governments, implementing partners, private sector actors, or donors.
• • Strong analytical capabilities with experience developing frameworks, toolkits, or knowledge products.
  • Familiarity with DRE technologies, PUE appliances, enterprise finance, and SME scaling pathways preferred.
  • Experience supporting innovation pilots, accelerators, financing mechanisms, or enterprise ecosystems is an advantage.
  • High comfort operating in matrixed and cross-cultural teams.

  Core Behavioral Competencies

  • Execution & Project Management: Drives results with strong planning, prioritization, and multitasking abilities in fast-paced environments.
  • Analytical Problem-Solving: Applies structured thinking to diagnose challenges, develop solutions, and inform strategic decisions.
  • Communication & Influence: Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to synthesize complexity and engage diverse stakeholders effectively.
  • Collaboration & Team Integration: Works across teams and cultures with humility, agility, and a partnership mindset.
  • Entrepreneurial Mindset: Curious, proactive, and comfortable testing new approaches, tools, and business models.
  • Decision-Making: Uses evidence, judgment, and insight to guide choices and adapt to evolving conditions.

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.