The posting
The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (Global Energy Alliance) The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (Global Energy Alliance) works for a world where everyone has access to affordable, reliable, clean electricity and the means to use it to improve their lives. Our Alliance builds transformative public, private, philanthropic partnerships to end energy poverty and accelerate green economic opportunity. Founded in 2021 by The Rockefeller Foundation, IKEA Foundation, and Bezos Earth Fund, we design innovative projects/programs, unlock finance, strengthen institutions and transform markets, delivering progress anchored in deep community engagement. By uniting actors across the value chain, from households to heads of state, we go beyond individual projects to drive lasting systems change. With work in more than 30 countries across Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean, our Alliance aims to reach 1 billion people with clean electricity, prevent 4 billion tons of carbon emissions and create or improve 150 million jobs.
Contract type: Fulltime, Open ended
Reports Directly to:
Direct Reports:
MD, Country Delivery - India
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Overview of the role
The Data and Analytics Manager role will support initiatives focused on emerging renewable energy solutions as part of the sustainable energy transition in India. In this mission-driven role, this role will work at the intersection of technical innovation, stakeholder engagement, and data analytics, driving impactful solutions that empower communities and promote clean energy access. The Data and Analytics Manager will work closely with the India Country Delivery team and with the Grids of the Future and Powering Opportunity teams.
Accountabilities
Data Analysis and Insights:
- Gather, analyse, and interpret data on renewable energy markets, battery technology, and energy storage applications to inform program strategies.
- Develop and maintain databases and dashboards to track market trends, project performance, and emerging opportunities in the energy sector.
- Support feasibility studies and pilot projects by providing robust data analytics and scenario
- Work closely with the Impact team to meet global requirements for data analytics and reporting.
- Develop and refine financial and operational models for energy storage solutions, including cost-benefit analyses, return on investment, and impact projections.
- Collaborate with the Powering Opportunity and Grids of the Future teams to evaluate the scalability and replicability of projects across different local markets.
- Provide data-driven recommendations for program design and policy advocacy efforts, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
Program Support:
- Work closely with program and technical teams to integrate data insights into the design and implementation of renewable energy solutions including distributed renewable energy, battery energy storage solutions, digital grid monitoring systems and utility scale renewable energy.
- Contribute to the documentation of lessons learned and the creation of knowledge-sharing resources.
- Support internal teams in optimizing their data collection and reporting processes to enhance program impact assessment.
Stakeholder Engagement:
- Prepare presentations to communicate data-driven insights and business models to internal and external stakeholders, including donors, government agencies, and alliance partners.
- Support engagement with funders by preparing data-driven presentations and reports to secure resources for program growth.
- Collaborate with regional and international stakeholders to represent the organization’s analytical capabilities and contribute to global discussions on renewable energy.
BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES
Preferred attributes
- Working in Partnership: Learning with, learning from, and learning for our partners, particularly those who are closest to the work on the ground. Balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders and working in partnership wherever possible.
- Directs Work: Being strategic with efforts and generating information that informs decision making and improves impact. Providing direction and removing obstacles to get work done.
- Manages Complexity: Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
- Values Differences: Recognizes the value of different perspectives and commits to inclusion, equity, and diversity in every aspect of work.
- Intellectual Humility: We know that we don’t have all the answer. We strive to be equally comfortable talking about what is not working as we are celebrating our successes. We listen to the voices of those we serve.
- Innovation and Entrepreneurial Spirit: A self-starter who takes initiative to identify areas of improvement and uses an energetic, pragmatic, and creative approach to optimize practice; embodying ‘Start-Up Philosophy.’
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
The ideal candidate would be a self-starter and be willing to “roll up their sleeves” to adapt to working in a fast-paced, evolving environment. Recognising GEAPP’s unique position and its stage of organisational life, the ideal candidate would be interested in contributing to and building a strong, enduring organisation.
Essential qualifications, skills and experience include:
- Qualifications: Degree or post graduate qualifications; data science, engineering or economics subjects preferable;
- Experience: At least 5 years’ experience in the data analysis, business modelling or program development, preferably from a non profit environment or from an energy related field.
- Network: Good network in the non profit or data analytics sectors;
- Communication: Good written and verbal communication skills, excellent numeracy and data analytics skills;
- Market knowledge: Good understanding of the India market and key metrics/measures;
- Organisation and management: Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to multi-task effectively and a willingness to take ownership and responsibility for own work. Strong organisation and prioritisation skills with good attention to detail.
In addition, the following would be a bonus:
- Experience of working on energy and infrastructure-related matters including, specifically, climate finance, renewable energy, energy transition and sustainable development; and Experience working on energy and infrastructure related projects in Asia.
Please submit your application on or before 30 October COB. The Global Energy Alliance reserves the right to close the job advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.
We operate from a strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in everything we do. It is not only the right thing to do – we could not make an impact without our team members' diverse perspectives and experiences. We expect all Global Energy Alliance employees to contribute by developing their unique perspectives and talent, challenging conventional wisdom through evidence and reason, and amplifying marginalized voices.
Global Energy Alliance is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and compliance with all federal, state, and local laws concerning employment discrimination, including the Americans with Disabilities Act. To this end, the organization ensures equal opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, lawful alien status, physical, mental, and medical disability, veteran status, or liability for service in the United States Armed Forces.
Global Energy Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
