Energy Campaigner / Coordinator at Power Shift Africa (PSA)

About the Role

Power Shift Africa (PSA) seeks an Energy Campaigner and Coordinator to drive impactful energy transition campaigns across Africa. You will convert PSA's research and publications into accessible, impactful messaging and advocacy toolkits, strengthen and coordinate movements and coalitions across countries and regions to amplify African leadership and community perspectives, and support media engagement to increase the visibility of African narratives and lived experiences in the energy transition.

Key Responsibilities

Campaign Development, Implementation and Monitoring

• Design and deliver campaign strategies that articulate the principles of a just transition, opposing fossil fuel expansion while advancing renewable and clean energy solutions
• Coordinate and implement campaign strategies in collaboration with PSA's energy team, civil society, grassroots movements, and international partners
• Develop and implement systems for monitoring, evaluation, and learning to ensure campaigns are impactful and continuously improving
• Support cross-programme collaboration to integrate just transition messaging into PSA's wider campaigns

Research and Analysis

• Analyse data and trends on Africa's energy systems, fossil fuels, and renewable energy opportunities to inform just transition strategies
• Prepare advocacy materials, policy briefs, and other campaign documents that support all campaigns, ensuring they are comprehensive, accurate, and persuasive
• Produce technical briefs, analysis, recommendations and reports that highlight risks of fossil fuels and the benefits of renewable energy in Africa's development context, ensuring they are detailed and actionable

Stakeholder Engagement and Grassroots Mobilisation

• Build and coordinate strategic partnerships with key stakeholders, including government agencies, NGOs, private sector entities, and international organizations, to advance just transition initiatives
• Engage with stakeholders at various levels to foster support for just transition initiatives, including community leaders and policymakers

Location

Nairobi, Kenya