Managing Director, Business Development & Partnerships

ABOUT THE COMPANY

We are GEAPP – the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet.
We serve communities around the world by igniting a green energy revolution that powers progress for people and the planet. We are an alliance of philanthropy, entrepreneurs, governments, technology innovators, policymakers and financing partners working to provide access to reliable clean power, reduce CO2 emissions and create green jobs to drive inclusive economic growth. Together we are building a more equitable and sustainable energy future.

JOB SUMMARY

Minimum QualificationsMaster’s degree in a relevant field such as global development, public policy, agriculture, energy and environment, economics, or business management; or equivalent15+ years demonstrated experience in Business development, partnership management and fundraising.Proven track record of developing business/programs in multi-country program delivery in complex environments.Strong experience managing partnerships.Demonstrated ability in strategy execution, delivery systems, financing models, and cross-functional collaboration.Experience managing and developing high-performing teams.Familiarity with Africa’s energy, agricultural, digital, and enterprise ecosystems.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Research & Program DevelopmentLead the development of large-scale initiatives to deliver on Global Energy Alliance’s Africa’s strategic goalsOversee the design, execution, and scaling of emerging initiatives such as green industrialisation, ensuring insights inform Global Energy Alliance’s Africa’s evolving strategy.Identify new strategic areas of work by analyzing constraints to energy access and economic opportunity across the continent.Coordinate with thematic leads and regional team members to launch and disseminate strategic research and knowledge products that build Global Energy Alliance’s Africa’s thought leadership.Resource Mobilization & Strategic PartnershipsLead fundraising and business development efforts to sustain and scale Global Energy Alliance’s’s Africa portfolio, including donor engagement and proposal development.Forge and maintain strategic partnerships with governments, regional entities, DFIs, philanthropies, technical partners, and private sector actors.Engage senior government officials and development partners to secure strategic alignment and co-financing opportunities.Team Leadership & Cross-Functional CollaborationLead, mentor, and develop a high-performing regional team of program leads and technical experts.Foster a collaborative, learning-oriented culture focused on innovation, inclusion, and continuous improvement.Promote effective collaboration between country teams, regional teams, and global teams.External RelationsRepresent Global Energy Alliance’s in regional energy forums and global events, engaging key stakeholders across sectors.Serve as a co-spokesperson for Global Energy Alliance’s Africa’s agenda alongside the Vice President, amplifying visibility and influence.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Marketing, Business development, Market research, intelligence, Project management, Budgeting, financial planning

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Post-graduate education