The Energy for Growth Hub is seeking a rising star to join our team working on international energy and development policies. This full-time position will support our growing portfolio in Ghana, with a particular focus on the intersection of energy poverty, industrialization, and the country’s mining sector. The position will also contribute to our work on energy contract transparency, power sector governance, and emerging technologies such as nuclear power within Ghana’s broader growth agenda.
Responsibilities
- Researching and analyzing Ghana’s power sector, mining-energy linkages, and industrial energy demand
- Contributing to the Hub’s work on energy contract transparency, including reviewing legislation, tracking reform, and analyzing PPA-related data
- Monitoring developments in Ghana’s nascent nuclear sector
- Coordinating advocacy campaigns and working closely with other team members, affiliated fellows, and external partners
- Analyzing, synthesizing, and presenting data in multiple formats
- Drafting and editing papers, blogs, memos, and grant reports
- Adapting and targeting communications for diverse audiences, including non-subject matter experts
- Working both on a small team and independently
- Other tasks and responsibilities that arise often at a small flexible nonprofit
Qualifications
- Clear concise writing and excellent organizational skills
- Demonstrated passion for our mission
- Several years experience at a related organization is preferred (although we will consider exceptional recent graduates).
- BA or Masters degree in a relevant field (e.g., public policy, economics, international relations)
- Sense of humor!
Location: Ghana preferred but open to remote within Africa.
Term: Initial 12-month full-time contract.
Salary & Benefits: Salary commensurate with experience. Paid leave included.
To apply:
- Please send your CV and a 1-2 page writing sample (e.g., a sole/co-authored blog post, article, or paper summary) to info@energyforgrowth.org with “Policy Associate, Ghana Application [YOUR LAST NAME]” in the subject line.
- Fill out and submit this Google form
Application Deadline: January 15, 2026
About the Hub: The Energy for Growth Hub is a nonprofit network of scholars and advocates using data and evidence to end global energy poverty. Our mission is to create a world where all countries have enough energy to be prosperous, competitive, and climate-resilient. Our model uses a light core team augmented by fellows and advisors around the world.