Application Deadline: May 7, 2025
The Mission 300 Fellowship program will place young African professionals into government line ministries or in the President/Prime Minister’s office in support of Mission 300 (M300) – a World Bank Group and Africa Development Bank led effort to electrify 300 million African by 2030 that is supported by , the Rockefeller Foundation, RF Catalytic Capital, the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP), and Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) (the “Mission 300 Partners”).
Fellows will support the CDMUs, including ensuring that there is proper interface with the Mission 300 Partners in reporting on progress related to the National Energy Compact and may be asked to develop and implement plans to advance reforms outlined in the Compacts, as well as plans to advance electrification projects that will advance the host country’s Mission 300 goals including working with internal teams to identify capacity gaps in reform delivery and project bottlenecks.
Total compensation, net of tax, will be approximately USD 26,000 in the first year and USD 28,000 in the second year. In addition to this amount, a housing allowance will be provided, which varies based on the cost of living in the assigned country. Each Fellowship will be tailored to the specific in-country needs that are aligned to Mission 300 priorities, providing Fellows with an invaluable opportunity to gain firsthand experience addressing pressing country-needs while making meaningful contributions to the advancement of the energy sector in Africa under Mission 300.
Eligibility
- The Mission 300 Fellowship is open to candidates of African nationalities who have a master’s degree in a field relevant and related to the power and energy sector.
- Suitable specialized qualifications at postgraduate level include but aren’t limited to economics, finance, law, energy, engineering, development, public policy, environmental science, geology, climate and sustainability, or related fields.
- For those studying for a postgraduate degree at the time of application, the award of a fellowship is conditional upon the successful completion of the postgraduate degree.
Requirements
· Two to four years of professional experience, along with a solid understanding of economics, finance, energy systems, public policy, environmental science, geology, climate, and sustainability.
· Able to demonstrate the ability to apply this interdisciplinary knowledge to real-world challenges in meaningful and practical ways.
· An ability to analyse data and information and to solve problems
· An ability to communicate complex technical ideas to non-specialists, both verbally and in writing
· Strong command of English, as well as French in French-speaking countries and Portuguese in Portuguese-speaking countries
Application Details
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