Public & Private Sector Coordinator at World Resources Institute (WRI)

What you will do: 

Private Sector Engagement and Partnership Development-(50%):

• Identify, engage, and build partnerships with key private sector stakeholders, including manufacturers, assemblers, charging infrastructure providers, and battery management companies in addition to coordinating with other donor initiatives in e-mobility in Kenya
• Facilitate collaboration between private entities and project stakeholders, including WRI, Africa Guarantee Fund (AGF), and government partners.
• Develop strategic partnerships that enhance the uptake of small e-vehicles
• Conduct outreach and engagement with key stakeholders, Support communication and advocacy efforts to highlight private sector contributions and project impacts in emission reductions, job creation, and industry growth

Investment Facilitation and Financial Mobilization (40%):

• Support the deployment of financial instruments such as instruments for catalysing debt financing facilities to mobilize private sector investment
• Engage with financial institutions to promote loan portfolio guarantees aimed at financing e-2Ws and e-3Ws
• Collaborate with AGF to ensure the successful mobilization of debt financing and leverage private sector resources
• Conduct market assessments to identify barriers and opportunities in the e-mobility ecosystem, with a focus on increasing private sector involvement
• Support capacity-building initiatives for private sector stakeholders to promote local manufacturing, assembly, and battery management. Provide technical input for the development of standards, best practices, and incentives for sustainable e-mobility
• Advocate for policies that address market barriers, such as high upfront costs and limited access to financing for electric vehicle purchases
• Support the project’s technical assistance team in aligning policy interventions with private sector needs and priorities

Monitoring, Reporting, and Learning (10%):

• Develop and implement a framework for monitoring private sector engagement and investment outcomes
• Prepare regular reports on private sector engagement activities, challenges, and successes.

What you will need: 

• Education: You have a completed bachelor’s degree in social sciences, Development Studies, Environmental Studies, or a related field. Relevant work experience is accepted in lieu of a degree
• Experience: You have 6+ years full-time relevant work experience, working with diverse stakeholders—including private sector players, financial institutions, community groups, and government agencies—preferably in the clean energy, e-mobility, or sustainable transport sectors
• Proven track record in research, community engagement, and facilitating partnerships or investments in Kenya
• Experience engaging effectively with a wide range of stakeholders—from local communities to high-level institutional partners
• Proven ability to translate complex technical or financial concepts into clear, actionable language in both English and Swahili
• Proven research and analysis skills, with experience conducting market studies, identifying barriers to private sector participation, and recommending practical, context-sensitive solutions
• Experience conducting market assessments, analyzing private sector barriers, and recommending actionable solutions to enhance engagement
• Demonstrable understanding of Kenya’s socio-economic landscape, business environment, regulatory frameworks, and community dynamics—especially as they relate to clean energy and sustainable mobility
• Proven familiarity with Kenya’s business environment, regulatory framework, and e-mobility ecosystem is highly desirable
• Languages: Written and spoken proficiency in English. Written and spoken proficiency in French is desirable
• Requirements: Existing work authorization is required where this position is based.