RMI is an independent nonprofit founded in 1982 that transforms global energy systems through market-driven solutions to align with a 1.5°C future and secure a clean, prosperous, zero-carbon future for all. We work in the world’s most critical geographies and engage businesses, policymakers, communities, and NGOs to identify and scale energy system interventions that will cut greenhouse gas emissions at least 50 percent by 2030.
With an independent, objective, and fact-based approach, RMI’s Africa Energy Program works with a diverse set of public and private sector partners to solve sub-Saharan Africa’s toughest energy challenges. Fundamentally, we believe that people need and deserve access to clean, reliable, and affordable power, and that historical approaches to energy systems will not enable sustainable economic development for Africa economies in the 21st century and beyond. We are working to change that, leveraging RMI’s global platform and deeply collaborative partnerships across the range of industry stakeholders.
Our program strategy and team of 20 people focus on three components: 1) expanding the use of holistic energy planning and clean energy portfolios, 2) enabling distributed energy resource (DER) adoption including minigrids to expand access and save costs for stakeholders, and 3) demand-side interventions to drive efficient use of energy that enables local economic development.
Currently, the Africa Energy Program works alongside country partners in Nigeria, Ethiopia, and Malawi, with regional scaling activities that include partners across many countries in sub-Saharan Africa.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
We are seeking a highly-motivated, Nigeria-based Associate or Senior Associate to join RMI’s Africa Energy Program and help drive cutting-edge solutions to support Africa’s energy transition. The person hired for this position will contribute to the Program’s work to stimulate the productive use of electricity in rural communities, especially in agricultural value chains. Helping communities make better use of their power supports rural electricity access and ensures that access is translated into better livelihoods. We expect this position to identify, develop, and implement innovative solutions to accelerate adoption of commercially viable productive use interventions.
Examples of your projects might include visiting rural communities to survey and analyze agricultural productive use opportunities; interviewing stakeholders to assess the applicability of an innovative business model in a new geography; identifying, designing, and developing agriculture electrification pilots in rural communities; recruiting commercial partners to develop pilot projects, overseeing pilot implementation through project management, regular meetings, and problem-solving support; and/or carrying out data collection and analysis to derive insights from project implementation.
YOUR KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AS AN ASSOCIATE PRIMARILY INCLUDE:
YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AS A SENIOR ASSOCIATE INCLUDE THE ABOVE, AND:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
LOCATION
Abuja, Nigeria, with authorized work authorization.
COMPENSATION
The starting salary range for you as an Associate would be $70,000 - $82,000, and the starting salary range as a Senior Associate would be $79,000 - $93,000. Salary to be determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.
You would also have an annual additional 5% bonus target!
BENEFITS
RMI provides a comprehensive benefits package that will be based upon the statutory benefits per the country of residence.
DIVERSITY
Increasing the diversity of thought, perspectives, ideas and opinions within RMI is a critical change element supporting our long-term sustainability and mission to build a clean, prosperous, and secure energy future.
We strive for a level of diversity that reflects the communities we serve. Achieving this—regardless of ability, race, ethnicity, ancestry, age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, veteran status, socioeconomic class, educational attainment or other social identities—is critical to the success of each RMIer and collectively as an organization. This ensures that we:
RMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.