Program Fellow, Government Enablement

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Employment type: 1-year fixed term contract

Remuneration: The role offers an annual salary of between USD 12,000 to a maximum of USD18,000 depending on level of experience.

Other benefits: According to statutory requirements

The Role                       

The Government Enablement Fellow will support the Director, Government Enablement to help establish, operationalize and strengthen The Compact Delivery and Monitoring Units (CDMUs) across Mission 300 countries.

Mission 300 is an initiative led by the World Bank Group and the African Development Bank to connect 300 million people in Sub-Saharan Africa to electricity by 2030, working through country-led reforms and National Energy Compacts, and in partnership with organizations including the Alliance, The Rockefeller Foundation, SEforALL and others. The CDMUs are the primary institutional mechanism through which the Alliance supports governments to deliver on national compacts by strengthening implementation capacity, streamline delivery systems, and coordinating activities to accelerate outcomes.

The Fellow will provide program management, analytical and knowledge-management support, and will help drive implementation of the Alliance’s M300 activities. This role is designed to support delivery of GEAPP’s Mission 300 government enablement commitments, including grant-funded deliverables tied to CDMU operationalization.

Accountabilities

Program Management and Delivery Support

• Support the Director in development of ToRs and analyses for CDMUs.
• Carry out evaluation of quotations received for CDMU experts.
• Review CDMU experts’ reports for alignment to contractual requirements.
• Represent the Director in regular M300 meetings whenever necessary.
• Drive meeting cadence - agendas, pre-reads, action logs, decision tracking, follow-ups for internal and external meetings.

Grant Deliverables, Reporting, and Quality Control

• Support the Director in coordinating and drafting core outputs required for the Mission 300 CDMU support grant, including:
• Follow up with other stakeholders within GEAPP and ensure timely submission of the deliverables under the CDMU grant agreement
• Support the drafting and packaging of grant deliverables.
• Maintain the CDMU operationalization reports and engagement plans (including staffing plans, structures, hiring status, and country engagement rationales for GEAPP-supported CDMUs).

Knowledge Management and Convenings

• Maintain a knowledge system/databank for CDMU learning products (briefs, templates, country snapshots, lessons learned, etc).
• Coordinate CDMU convenings: agenda development, speaker coordination, participant tracking, facilitation support, etc.

Technical Assistance and Expert Deployment Coordination

• Support establishment and management of a roster/pipeline of vetted TA providers.
• Track and maintain records on deployment of experts, countries supported, priority projects, contract status and sizing, to support periodic reporting needs.

Stakeholder Coordination and Executive Support

• Support the Director in preparing high-quality briefing materials for senior engagements (government, DFIs, multilaterals, philanthropy), including country delivery snapshots and issue briefs.
• Support coordination with other M300 partners to align financing and technical support behind CDMU-led priorities.

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: 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.
• Partnership and Relationship Building: Has strong professional presence and can act as a key representative of the alliance; has intercultural knowledge and appreciation; and possesses strong strategic partnership building skills.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Bachelor’s degree in public policy, law, economics, engineering, international development or related fields. A master’s degree in any of the above fields is an added advantage.
• At least 2 years of experience working in government delivery/program implementation, public sector reform, development programs, energy sector, or program operations.
• Knowledge of the Power Sector: Understanding of the key technologies involved in the power sector value chain, from generation (specifically renewable energy technologies) to power transmission and distribution. Some understanding of power sector policies and operations will be a plus.
• Strength in analytical problem solving, structured writing, project management, and stakeholder coordination across multiple and diverse teams.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks, follow-up action points, manage projects, and meet deadlines.
• Good judgment and decision-making skills.
• Research and Analytical Skills: Demonstrate ability to conduct research on energy access trends, policies, and technologies, and analyze data to draw actionable insights.
• Data Analysis and Visualization: Proficiency in Excel or other data analysis tools, with skills in visualizing and interpreting multiple data sources and reports to communicate insights effectively.