Global Lead - Clean Energy Supply

Global Lead Clean Energy Supply

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead and deliver on the strategic goals of the clean energy supply pillar, ensuring alignment with the WRI Polsky Energy Center's overall mission.

- Build and manage a diverse, talented, and international team, fostering a high-trust, high-functioning environment.

- Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy for the clean energy supply pillar, including leading joint bids for multi-million dollar investments.

- Manage a minimum budget of $5M USD, ensuring robust financial oversight and alignment with donor procedures.

- Prioritize and maintain a strong network of public and private sector partners, modeling excellent communication and outreach.

- Oversee the monitoring, evaluation, and learning framework to track progress and deliver timely reports to donors and stakeholders.

- Pursue and secure flexible funding to support global and country-level work and collaborate with the WRI Development team to engage high-net-worth individuals.

- Lead project management for clean energy initiatives, ensuring teams remain on track to deliver results and impacts at both national and international levels.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

- A Master's degree in a related field such as energy, policy, international development, or climate-related subjects.

- A minimum of 10+ years of relevant work experience, with at least 5 years of direct line management experience.

- A proven track record of successfully managing and building multicultural teams across a range of energy market types.

- Experience in international development project management and leadership in a fast-paced environment.

- Demonstrated ability to manage and fundraise for a budget of at least $5M USD.

- Deep understanding of the energy sector, particularly the electric utility sector, and a strong track record of advancing big ideas that accelerate the energy transition.

- Experience or research related to grids, power market rules, and distributed energy solutions like solar+storage, green hydrogen, and virtual power plants.

- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English; additional languages are a plus.

- An existing network of contacts in government, business, research institutes, and NGOs in developing and emerging markets.

- Ability to work in a hybrid capacity, with an existing work authorization at a WRI office location.

Preferred Skills:

- Knowledge of energy markets and clean energy transitions across diverse regions, including Asia, Europe, the US, Latin America, and Africa.

- Experience communicating complex technical topics to both technical and non-technical audiences.

- Demonstrated ability to thrive while managing multiple tasks and responsibilities.