Location: Remote (Global South candidates preferred)
Work Type: Consultancy (8 Months)
Salary: USD $1,900 to $2,500 per month
Experience Level: Mid-Level
Start Date: September 2026
About the JustRE Alliance
The JustRE Alliance is a global network of organizations working to advance socially inclusive and community-centered renewable energy transitions.
The Alliance focuses primarily on the Global South, where renewable energy expansion creates both opportunities and challenges for local communities.
Its work recognizes that an energy transition is not simply about replacing fossil fuels with renewable technologies. It is also about ensuring that communities participate in decision-making, benefit from development opportunities, and remain at the center of the transition process.
This is where renewable energy meets social justice.
The Opportunity
The JustRE Alliance is developing its first three-year organizational strategy and is seeking a Strategy & Research Analyst to help shape that vision.
You will work at the intersection of renewable energy, policy, research, community development, and social performance, helping the Alliance identify where it can create the greatest impact.
This role combines strategic planning with evidence-based research to strengthen renewable energy transitions across the Global South.
What You'll Do
Strategy Development
Support the development of the Alliance's first three-year strategy
Identify strategic priorities and areas for organizational growth
Help define long-term goals and measurable outcomes
Contribute to strengthening the Alliance's role within the renewable energy ecosystem
Research & Analysis
Conduct research on renewable energy transitions across the Global South
Analyze emerging trends, opportunities, and challenges
Evaluate the relationship between renewable energy, communities, and social performance
Translate research findings into practical recommendations
Policy & Ecosystem Mapping
Assess policies and initiatives influencing renewable energy development
Identify key stakeholders and partnership opportunities
Map organizations and initiatives operating within the renewable energy and community development landscape
Provide insights that support evidence-based decision-making
Stakeholder Engagement
Collaborate with partners across the Alliance network
Support communication between stakeholders working in renewable energy and social development
Contribute to discussions around inclusive energy transition approaches
Help strengthen collaboration across organizations and communities
Requirements
Core Qualifications
Professional experience in research, strategy, renewable energy, sustainability, public policy, or a related field
Strong analytical and research capabilities
Ability to synthesize complex information and communicate findings clearly
Experience supporting strategy development or organizational planning
Technical Expertise
Knowledge of renewable energy systems and energy transition challenges
Understanding of community engagement and social performance
Familiarity with sustainable development and policy analysis
Experience conducting qualitative and quantitative research
Professional Strengths
Excellent writing and communication skills
Strong organizational and time management abilities
Ability to work independently in a remote environment
Comfort working across multiple disciplines and stakeholder groups
Preferred Background
Experience working in the Global South
Understanding of socially inclusive renewable energy transitions
Background in community development, energy policy, sustainability, or social impact initiatives
Benefits & Perks
Fully remote work arrangement
Monthly compensation between USD $1,900 and $2,500
Opportunity to contribute to a major organizational strategy
International collaboration across a global network
Direct involvement in renewable energy and social justice initiatives
Flexible consultancy arrangement
Why This Role Matters
The transition to renewable energy will only succeed if it works for the people most affected by it.
Communities cannot be treated as passive beneficiaries of energy projects. They must be active participants in shaping them.
This role contributes to building an energy transition model that prioritizes inclusion, participation, and equitable development.
You will help define how renewable energy can create both environmental and social value across the Global South.
Apply
Interested candidates should submit:
A CV
A short expression of interest of no more than two pages explaining your motivation, relevant experience, and an example of how you have helped strengthen or coordinate a network, alliance, or multi-stakeholder initiative.
👉 Send your application before August 24, 2026