Strategy & Research Analyst

• Consolidate and synthesise the Alliance’s and its partners existing research, publications and learning.
• Conduct research across priority Global South countries on renewable energy deployment, implementation challenges and enabling conditions.
• Develop country profiles and comparative analyses to support strategic decision-making.
• Assess existing evidence, identify knowledge gaps, and recommend priorities for further analysis.
• Translate complex evidence into clear strategic recommendations, discussion papers and presentations.

• Support the development and drafting of the Alliance’s three-year strategy.
• Contribute to the development of strategic options, priorities and recommendations.
• Help translate research and stakeholder insights into strategic decisions.
• Prepare discussion papers, presentations and analytical briefs for Steering Group discussions.
• Support the refinement of the Alliance’s positioning, implementation approach and investment proposition.

• Map organisations, funders, initiatives and strategic partners across priority geographies.
• Analyse ecosystem relationships, collaboration opportunities and implementation gaps.
• Support stakeholder interviews, workshops and other engagement activities.
• Synthesise stakeholder perspectives into practical strategic insights.

• Prepare materials for Steering Group meetings and strategy workshops.
• Coordinate analytical inputs from consultants and external contributors.
• Maintain organised documentation of research, stakeholder engagement and analytical outputs.
• Proactively identify analytical needs and help move the strategy process forward.

We’re looking for someone with approximately 4–6 years of professional experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Strategy or strategic planning
• Research or policy analysis
• Systems thinking
• Public policy
• International development
• Climate, sustainability or renewable energy
• Consulting
• Social innovation
• Fundraising

Experience in renewable energy is not essential. We’re much more interested in your ability to conduct rigorous research, think strategically and make sense of complex systems than the specific sector you’ve worked in.

• Excellent analytical and synthesis skills.
• Strong qualitative research and evidence review experience.
• Systems thinking and the ability to identify patterns and strategic opportunities.
• Excellent written communication skills in English.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• A proactive, independent working style and comfort navigating ambiguity.

Experience in one or more of the following:

• Multi-stakeholder initiatives, networks or alliances.
• Civil society organisations, think tanks or social enterprises.
• Grant-funded programmes.
• Community participation, benefit-sharing or renewable energy.
• Facilitation or systems change processes.

Knowledge of Spanish, Portuguese or another Global South language is also an asset.