[Hiring] Project Lead/Project Manager Industrial Transformation Latin America @Agora Industrie

Role Description

This position is part of Agora Industry’s International Collaboration and Markets team, working closely with a wider group of industry experts in various regions.

To strengthen our team, we are looking for a Project Lead/Project Manager Industrial Transformation Latin America (f/m/d) Full- or part-time (min. 32 hours)– Strong preference for candidates based in one of Agora’s or Regulatory Assistance Project’s (RAP) hubs (Washington, Netherlands, Berlin, Brussels, Bangkok, Beijing, New Delhi) with the option to work remotely.

Your responsibilities include:

• Managing Agora's activities in Latin America, including supporting ongoing workstreams in Brazil, and representing Agora in the region towards stakeholders and decision makers;
• Working with Agora's partners in the region;
• Directly advising government authorities on key energy policies;
• Actively contributing to Agora's strategy development in Latin America;
• Conducting, coordinating and managing specific research projects on energy transition and industrial transformation in Latin America together with partners in the region;
• Analysing industry, economics, and policies, and producing relevant publications;
• Systematically transferring international experience, as well as expertise and research results from Agora's work in the field of industry transformation to stakeholders in Latin America;
• Transferring insights and information about the transformation of industries in Latin America to Agora's overall team;
• Communicating results and insights from Agora’s work, as well as knowledge about industry transition policies, regulations, techno-economic, socio-economic and just transition developments to various audiences;
• Working with Agora’s team to ensure the smooth running of daily work and forward planning, including with team members working from Berlin, Brussels, Bangkok and Beijing.

In the role as Project Lead , additional requirements would include:

• Full responsibility in developing a strategy around the transformation of the industry sector in Latin America;
• Identifying key countries, partners, sectors and policy windows;
• Leading stakeholder engagement and relationship with partner think tanks in the region;
• Moderating internal and external processes with various stakeholders;
• Mentoring and guiding more junior colleagues;
• Public speaking and networking;
• Fundraising.

In the role as Project Manager , the focus is on:

• Supporting the development of projects around the transformation of the industry sector in Latin America;
• Managing smaller budgets;
• Further developing relationships with think tank partners in the region;
• Independent comprehensive research;
• Conceptualisation and development of complex topics;
• Project-related reporting and communication.

Qualifications

• A strong desire to actively shape the global clean energy and industry transformation;
• A master’s degree in engineering, economics, finance, business, political science or similar;
• As Project Manager , at least 4 years and as Project Lead , at least 8 years of work experience in or with industry, specifically experience with Latin America is desired;
• A good understanding of key stakeholders in Latin America (Project Manager) or a significant network of contacts in Latin America (Project Lead);
• Experience working on public policy matters and communicating with policymakers;
• A proven track record and field of expertise working in or with industry stakeholders, for example on technologies/innovation, economics, just transition or trade;
• Experience with working in international teams and networks;
• Dedication, reliability, perseverance, and a strong intellect; creativity and an ability to work independently as well as in a team;
• High degree of personal initiative as well as a structured and organised working manner;
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written, ability to present analytical and research material;
• Experience with managing grants and budgets is required for the Project Lead position;
• Willingness to travel internationally;
• Fluency in English is required;
• Fluency in Spanish or Portuguese is required (both are a plus).

Benefits

• An opportunity to work in a mission-driven, highly motivated, and professional team;
• An opportunity to develop professional relationships with colleagues and experts working in governmental institutions, industry, civil society stakeholders, and national governments across different countries and regions;
• Opportunities for professional growth, constant learning and development via the wide variety of projects undertaken and frequent interaction with leading experts and policy makers;
• Flexible working hours and vacation entitlement significantly above statutory requirements;
• Access to a coaching platform for mental wellbeing;
• A structured onboarding programme and regular team and organisation-wide retreats to bring us all together;
• Competitive compensation package;
• Support with visa and work permit applications if required;
• A full-time or part-time role with initially a two-year contract.

How to apply

If you are interested in supporting us in our mission, please apply via the button below by November 29, 2026. Please include a letter of motivation and your CV and indicate your salary expectations as well as your earliest possible starting date.

For reasons of objectivity, we would like to ask you not to include an application photo.

We want an energy transition for everyone from everyone. Therefore, we are particularly pleased to receive applications from people from groups that have been underrepresented in energy and industrial policy. We welcome applications regardless of gender and gender identity, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability and age, and sexual orientation. Our offices are not completely barrier-free, but we are open to find individual solutions.

As part of this, we are soliciting anonymous information on a voluntary basis regarding our applicant’s background. This information will be used only to inform future recruitment strategies and will not impact hiring decisions in any form. Your input will not be forwarded to third parties and will not be used in connection with your application.

Personal contact for the position: If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Fatima Saleh at [email protected] .