The Manager, E&O & CoE is a critical implementer and integrator within this ecosystem. Reporting to the Director (Global), Energy & Opportunity, the Manager turns strategy into action—coordinating delivery across countries, supporting innovation pilots, developing tools and knowledge products, strengthening partner engagement, and building the enabling systems required for large-scale adoption of PUE solutions across Africa and Asia.

This role is ideal for an analytical, execution-driven professional who thrives in complex global environments and is motivated by the opportunity to scale energy-enabled economic opportunity.

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategy Implementation & CoE Operationalization

• Support the Director in translating the global E&O strategy and CoE vision into actionable implementation plans, tools, and country-level delivery pathways.
• Contribute to the design, rollout, and continuous improvement of CoE functions.
• Contribute to the development of frameworks, toolkits, and practical guidance for governments, World Bank TTLs, CDMUs, private-sector actors, and implementing partners- that enable scalable, productive use of energy.

Delivery Engine: Hands-On Country-Level Support

• Coordinate embedded advisors, consultants, and cross-functional teams to accelerate implementation.
• Conduct diagnostics, synthesize lessons, and recommend improvements to program design, appliance deployment, financing approaches, and enterprise-support models.
• Partners with impact teams to embed adaptive learning mechanisms into country programs.
• Support country teams in integrating PUE approaches into national programs and World Bank operations.

Coordination, Relationship Management & Stakeholder Engagement

• Map and align PUE initiatives across GEAPP, World Bank, governments, and donors to reduce duplication and build collective accountability.
• Support fundraising and co-financing efforts
• Contribute to shared reporting frameworks, coalition progress reviews, and cross-institutional governance structures.
• Build strong relationships with national government actors, private-sector actors, NGOs, research institutions, and development partners.
• Represent GEAPP and the CoE in technical meetings, workshops, and donor engagements.

Enterprise Scaling & Partnership Development

• Support design and execution of PUE-focused innovation challenges, accelerator programs, enterprise bootcamps, and investment-readiness pathways.
• Build partnerships with agribusinesses, financiers, off-takers, and technology firms to strengthen the commercial viability of PUE ecosystems.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s in international development, energy, agriculture, economics, business, or related field preferred.
• 5–7 years of relevant experience in distributed renewable energy, agriculture-energy systems, enterprise development, PUE, economic development, or livelihoods programs.
• Demonstrated experience turning strategy into action—designing programs, supporting implementation, and building delivery systems in emerging markets.