Global Lead Clean Energy Supply

About the job Global Lead, Clean Energy Supply - The WRI Polsky Energy Center

This is a hybrid position that requires 8 days / month in a WRI Office

Location : WRI India Offices, London, The Hague, Addis, Nairobi, Jakarta, Mexico City or Bogota. Existing work authorization is required at the time of application submission as WRI is unable to sponsor any visa work sponsorship for this position.

About The WRI Polsky Center for the Global Energy Transition

The WRI Polsky Center for the Global Energy Transition delivers pragmatic, scalable and urgently needed solutions to achieve a clean, abundant, affordable and reliable energy future. Harnessing WRIs renowned analytical power, convening ability and global expertise, The WRI Polsky Energy Center works with governments, utilities, companies, financial institutions and civil society to find bold solutions to the barriers that stand in the way of the energy transition, including modernizing and expanding grids, unlocking power sector investment, and building a future-ready workforce. We support the global commitment to accelerate renewable energy, deliver energy storage solutions and increase energy efficiency, while continuing to transition from fossil fuels. The WRI Polsky Energy Center takes a unique, three-part approach that combines WRIs renowned experts, a world-class Advisory Group, and collaboration with partners to :

• Generate evidence-based analyses on barriers and solutions through rigorous research from around the world.
• Orchestrate the change by engaging influential actors, banks, companies, utilities, governments and civil society to co-create and implement solutions.
• Leverage WRIs reach including the Institutes presence in a dozen of the worlds most influential economies and its global expertise and capabilities across programs.

Job Highlight

The WRI Polsky Energy Centers pragmatic approach to expanding the supply of clean energy is grounded in building out work that will help build lines of work in areas that include expanding partnerships and engagement in : transmission and distribution infrastructure, distributed energy and storage, finance and investment for power sector upgrades, navigating community engagement and siting decision-making, and looking at power sector markets and energy technologies and services.

Leadership and Team - You will be the strategy lead for a diverse, talented, international team distributed across multiple countries. You will work closely with WRI offices and partner organizations in Africa, China, Europe, India, Indonesia, Mexico, and the United States. You will build and maintain key funder relationships and lead fundraising efforts for cross-cutting activities under the Clean Energy Supply Pillar. This position requires strong collaboration skills, initiative leadership, and experience working in a matrixed organization.You will be part of the Leadership team for The WRI Polsky Center, coordinating with the Director of Global Impact to ensure that the Clean Energy Supply pillar strategy aligns with WRIs country strategies and the activities of WRI&aposs other programs and centers. You will be supported by senior researchers worldwide and The WRI Polsky Energy Center leadership. You will report directly to the Global Director Energy Strategy, and work closely with the Global Director for The WRI Polsky Energy Center, as well as with in-country Energy Directors and Global Impact Director. This position requires up to 30% travel.

What will you do

Energy Supply Leadership and Delivery (40%)

Fundraising (30%)

Stakeholder and Partnership Engagement (30%)

What will you need :

Education : You have a completed Masters Degree in a related field (e.g., energy, policy, international development, climate-related subjects)

Work Experience : You have 10+ years of relevant work experience with at least 5 years of direct-line management experience. This includes :

Potential Salary : Salary is commensurate with experience and other compensable factors.

How to Apply : Kindly apply using the link here. If shortlisted, we will be reaching out to you!

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Skills Required

Batteries, international development, energy policy, energy markets