[Hiring] Managing Director @Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (Global Energy Alliance) LLC

Role Description

The Global Energy Alliance is seeking a Managing Director to lead its Powering Opportunity work in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). Powering Opportunity aims to not only expand access to clean electricity, but to make reliable, affordable energy a pathway for local economic development.

• Lead GEA’s strategy in Brazil and the Powering Opportunity pillar across LAC.
• Drive progress on PODER (Powering Development and Environmental Resilience) in the Brazilian Amazon.
• Shape and grow GEA’s Powering Opportunity portfolio across LAC.
• Build trusted, long-term relationships with government, utilities, communities, and funders.
• Report to GEA’s Vice President for LAC and collaborate with regional and global teams.

Qualifications

• At least 13-15 years of relevant experience, including senior leadership roles in energy, development, or climate.
• Strong government relationships in Brazil and a senior network across the energy sector.
• Experience structuring energy projects from concept to fundable proposals.
• Experience designing and/or implementing projects related to productive uses of energy.
• Proven track record of creating partnerships and coalitions.
• Full professional fluency in Portuguese and English.
• An advanced degree in economics, development policy, engineering, energy, or a related field.
• Willingness to travel frequently (up to 50% of the time).

Requirements

• Knowledge of the Amazon bioeconomy or experience working in the Legal Amazon.
• Experience contributing to fundraising or donor engagement for complex programs.
• Experience in other LAC countries and working proficiency in Spanish.

Benefits

• Salary for the position is $160,000 - 200,000.
• Remote position based in Brazil, in one of the country’s major cities.

Company Description

The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet works for a world where everyone has access to affordable, reliable, clean electricity. Founded in 2021 by The Rockefeller Foundation, IKEA Foundation, and Bezos Earth Fund, the Alliance aims to reach 1 billion people with clean electricity, prevent 4 billion tons of carbon emissions, and create or improve 150 million jobs.