Junior Associate- Research

Responsibilities:

• Conduct research and content development on global issues relating to the organization’s thematic areas.
• Coordinate with research partners, communities, and stakeholders throughout the execution of the project cycle.
• Analyze, evaluate and interpret research results relating to the development and execution of projects.
• Create clear and useful reports and recommendations for organizational use.
• Keep abreast of current trends in the RE sector.
• Carry out meaningful Monitoring and Evaluation processes.
• Proposal writing, grant applications, and grant management.
• Assist with the planning and executing of market intelligence and knowledge-sharing activities, such as webinars, market surveys, and case studies.
• Assisting with planning and executing domestic and international conferences, workshops, and networking events.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 1 - 2 years of professional experience.
• Must have a basic and working knowledge of topics and debates in Climate Change, Energy Access, and the sector in general.
• Must be interested in reading industry papers.
• Must have conducted research.
• Must be able to conduct Market research and publish Market Intelligence reports.
• A graduate degree in a relevant field (e.g. international affairs, energy, political science, or economics) is strongly preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including strong drafting ability.
• Strong attention to detail and organization is a must.
• Fluency in written and spoken English. Proficiency in languages other than English will be an added advantage.
• Team player who is also able to work independently and is a self-starter.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Google Suites, and other Software Tools.

Who you are

• A self-starter who is able to learn, and work independently and passionately.
• You seek to take on new types of work, even without supervision.
• You show a willingness to work, travel, and do what it takes to get the job done.
• You are comfortable with ambiguity and the ability to operate effectively in a changing context.
• You are able to react with appropriate levels of urgency to situations and events that require quick responses.
• You can build strong relationships with clients and colleagues in a high-paced environment.
• You must speak and write well and have a reasonably good command of the English language.