Programme Lead, Temporary Maternity Cover (6 Months) - INTERNAL ONLY

Programme Lead, Global Clean Power Diplomacy, Temporary Maternity Cover (6 months) - INTERNAL ONLY

E3G is seeking a temporary maternity leave cover at Programme Lead level to advance our Clean Power diplomacy work in Africa and with China, lead our programme analysis and outputs and on developing our International Hub. The role will be available for from March to November. The Programme Lead will be based in one of E3G's offices in either London, Brussels, Berlin or Washington DC, and also available to EoR Staff.

Background

The Global Clean Power Diplomacy team undertakes energy transition diplomacy with a focus on fossil power exit commitments and clean power financing needs for emerging markets, using established diplomatic platforms and global network of staff and associates.

E3G’s International Hub serves to expand E3G’s reach by supporting the hosting of independent multilateral secretariats such as the Powering Past Coal Alliance, as well as supporting a network of E3G staff working globally, including in India, Indonesia, Singapore, South Africa and Japan.

Role Overview

E3G is seeking a temporary maternity leave cover for an existing Programme Lead role covering our Clean Power Diplomacy work in Africa and with China, leading our programme analysis and outputs and taking forward our International Hub work.

The successful applicant will have a leadership role in delivering GCPD’s diplomacy objectives for leading specific grants covering our clean power diplomacy work with China (with a focus on influencing and engaging with China’s transition from coal power to renewables) and with Africa (with a focus on South Africa, Kenya and Nigeria), building links to the work of our secretariats under the Powering Past Coal Alliance, Energy Transition Council and Clean Energy Transition Partnership.

The role holder will also play a vital role in the cross-cutting delivery of our energy diplomacy analysis and outputs, ensuring impactful timely delivery of high-quality outputs.

The successful applicant will have a cross-cutting role in bringing together interests across E3G in leading the International Hub. These responsibilities will include shaping and defining the overall strategy for the Hub and to support and develop our network of International Hub staff delivering E3G’s mission in a wider set of geographical locations (working closely with other petals).

The role holder will also lead work to define and align E3G’s joined up offer to support the independent secretariats, including the Powering Past Coal Alliance and International Climate Council Network.

Person Description

You are a highly motivated professional with experience of diplomacy in the energy transition and climate policy space.

You have strong collaborative and interpersonal skills which allows you to work effectively with diverse and remotely located teams.

You have strong programme and project delivery skills which enable to deliver effectively across a number of
objectives.

You are able to set strategic direction and bring a strong problem-solving approach and are able to innovate to find new solutions to enable E3G to deliver its global objectives going forward.

Experience and Skills

• A strong track record of leading high performing teams, with strong collaborative and interpersonal skills applied to the leadership of diverse international teams, and with a focus on creating a strong culture of well being

• Proven experience of international collaboration and stakeholder management skills with the ability to act confidently in the field of international diplomatic outreach and engagement

• Demonstrable experience of programme and project management, with evidence of managing complexity and of strong problem-solving skills

• Experience of budget management and fund raising, project management and program management, preferably in the context of grant-funded work

• Strong communication skills are essential. Good knowledge of at least one other language would be an advantage

• Whilst previous energy transition experience is desirable it is not essential for this role

What we offer

• For salary reference please refer to the Petal Family Salary Bands 2025 - 2026 document on Sharepoint.

How to apply

Please submit your application in English.

Please include:

• A CV of maximum two pages
  

• A cover letter of no more than one page outlining your motivation to apply and the skills and experience you are bringing to the role.

The deadline for applications is midnight 2 January, 2026. Short interviews would be scheduled for the w/c 12 January .

E3G is unable to provide any relocation assistance to candidates who would need to move in order to take up this position. E3G will require candidates to demonstrate that they have the right to live and work
in the jurisdiction in which E3G employs them.

E3G values diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or ethnic background. We aim to build an inclusive workforce that is reflective of the populations we support, and actively seek applications from those who are marginalized and underrepresented. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.