Deadline of this Job: 20 January 2023
Job Highlight:
You will work closely with the Africa Lead – Energy Access and counterpart Research Associate(s) to support the execution of programmes and projects - including undertaking research and developing compelling knowledge products under the Energy for Development (E4D) work, while at the same time, leading the implementation of the sub-national Integrated Energy Planning work. You will also have a hands-on role in project coordination & management, support some of the E4D project partners, as well as help with communication and fundraising. You will be supported by the WRI Africa team, including the wider energy programme, and in particular the energy access team. You will work closely with the counterpart Research Associate for Energy Access portfolio.
You will report to the Energy Access Lead for WRI Africa.
What you will do:
Energy Access Research & Analysis (60%):
• Support research and analysis on priority topics under the Energy for Development (E4D) work, including powering agriculture as well as health across East Africa
• Support data collection, aggregation, and analysis on opportunities for accelerated investment in Decentralized Renewable Energy (DRE) sector, particularly in the Productive use (agriculture and livelihoods), and health sectors
• Support the development of inclusive and integrated energy plans at the sub-national level in selected countries.
• Facilitate consultations with key stakeholders including utilities, Commercial & Industrial (C&I) actors, Small & Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), as well as energy entrepreneurs/investors to conduct analysis on optimal pathway for delivery of clean energy
• Support documentation of key lessons emerging from ongoing initiatives being implemented by the energy access portfolio, productive use of energy work, as well as sub-national level work on integrated energy planning
• Contribute to the identification and nurturing of opportunities for cross-programmatic collaboration in driving research on complex, strategic nexus topics (Food Loss & Waste, Cities, Climate, Water etc.)
• Co-develop training materials and other knowledge products (e.g., reports, issue briefs, working papers, and technical notes) on energy access.
Project & Partnership Management (25%):
• You will act as the internal project coordinator, keeping WRI teams posted on the progress and any required support
• You will contribute to the achievement of the ambitions, outcomes, and target impacts of the energy access programme, as well as contribute to the analysis and review of metrics, results, and outcomes from project activities
• You will provide support in monitoring project deliverables, including helping to set and clarify priorities
• Document emerging lessons from different partnerships, with the aim of further improvement of delivery of energy access interventions, as well as for general sharing of knowledge with the wider community
• Promote knowledge sharing among project partners and countries
• Support the development of quarterly, annual and end of project reports, as well as the annual global energy programme and WRI Africa reports.
Communications and Fundraising (15%):
• You will work with the Energy Access Communications and Engagement Coordinator, WRI Africa staff and global communications staff to contribute to sustenance of a compelling and consistent message from our work as a key strategy for impact
• You will develop/co-develop communication products, including blogs and blog graphics (also referred to as insights), commentaries, op-eds and articles on energy access
• You will work closely with the Africa Lead – Energy access, as well as the development team to develop funding proposals with the goal of contributing to the growing WRI Africa Energy Program.
What you will need:
• Education: You have a completed Master's degree in energy economics, sustainable energy, public policy, energy systems, or a related field
• Experience: You have 3+ years of relevant, full-time professional experience, including research and analytics experience in the energy field, with a focus on African country contexts
• Experience with analytical methods
Deadline of this Job: 19 January 2023Job Highlight:
You will work closely with the Africa Lead – Energy Access and counterpart Research Associate(s) to support the execution of programmes and projects - including undertaking research and developing compelling knowledge products under the Energy for Development (E4D) work, while at the same time, leading the implementation of the sub-national Integrated Energy Planning work. You will also have a hands-on role in project coordination & management, support some of the E4D project partners, as well as help with communication and fundraising. You will be supported by the WRI Africa team, including the wider energy programme, and in particular the energy access team. You will work closely with the counterpart Research Associate for Energy Access portfolio.
You will report to the Energy Access Lead for WRI Africa.
What you will do:
Energy Access Research & Analysis (60%):
• Support research and analysis on priority topics under the Energy for Development (E4D) work, including powering agriculture as well as health across East Africa
• Support data collection, aggregation, and analysis on opportunities for accelerated investment in Decentralized Renewable Energy (DRE) sector, particularly in the Productive use (agriculture and livelihoods), and health sectors
• Support the development of inclusive and integrated energy plans at the sub-national level in selected countries.
• Facilitate consultations with key stakeholders including utilities, Commercial & Industrial (C&I) actors, Small & Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), as well as energy entrepreneurs/investors to conduct analysis on optimal pathway for delivery of clean energy
• Support documentation of key lessons emerging from ongoing initiatives being implemented by the energy access portfolio, productive use of energy work, as well as sub-national level work on integrated energy planning
• Contribute to the identification and nurturing of opportunities for cross-programmatic collaboration in driving research on complex, strategic nexus topics (Food Loss & Waste, Cities, Climate, Water etc.)
• Co-develop training materials and other knowledge products (e.g., reports, issue briefs, working papers, and technical notes) on energy access.
Project & Partnership Management (25%):
• You will act as the internal project coordinator, keeping WRI teams posted on the progress and any required support
• You will contribute to the achievement of the ambitions, outcomes, and target impacts of the energy access programme, as well as contribute to the analysis and review of metrics, results, and outcomes from project activities
• You will provide support in monitoring project deliverables, including helping to set and clarify priorities
• Document emerging lessons from different partnerships, with the aim of further improvement of delivery of energy access interventions, as well as for general sharing of knowledge with the wider community
• Promote knowledge sharing among project partners and countries
• Support the development of quarterly, annual and end of project reports, as well as the annual global energy programme and WRI Africa reports.
Communications and Fundraising (15%):
• You will work with the Energy Access Communications and Engagement Coordinator, WRI Africa staff and global communications staff to contribute to sustenance of a compelling and consistent message from our work as a key strategy for impact
• You will develop/co-develop communication products, including blogs and blog graphics (also referred to as insights), commentaries, op-eds and articles on energy access
• You will work closely with the Africa Lead – Energy access, as well as the development team to develop funding proposals with the goal of contributing to the growing WRI Africa Energy Program.
What you will need:
• Education: You have a completed Master's degree in energy economics, sustainable energy, public policy, energy systems, or a related field
• Experience: You have 3+ years of relevant, full-time professional experience, including research and analytics experience in the energy field, with a focus on African country contexts
• Experience with analytical methods
Qualifications, Skills and Experience Required:
• Record and archive management qualifications
• Be at least 23 years and above .
• Have a minimum of grade C plain at KCSE
• Computer literate
Duties and responsibilities:
• Duties will be assigned by the immediate supervisor
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