High-Impact Advisor Role in Africa Supporting Global Just Energy Transition Initiatives – Remote Opportunity with Recourse @Impact Advisor Role in Africa Supporting Global Just Energy Transition Initiatives – Remote Opportunity with Recourse

Job Title: Advisor – Africa
Location: Remote (preferably Kenya)
Closing Date: 21 May 2026 (UTC +3, COB)
Contract: Full-time, one-year contract (potentially extendable)
Salary: €36,936 – €39,876 per annum (competitive, based on experience)

Exciting Opportunity to Support Just Energy Transitions with Recourse

About Recourse

Recourse is an independent, non-profit organization committed to holding international financial institutions (IFIs) accountable and transforming public finance to support sustainable, community-centered energy systems.

Working globally through a virtual team, Recourse advocates for a shift away from fossil fuels and extractive industries towards just and equitable renewable energy solutions, emphasizing social and environmental justice.

Position Overview

Recourse is seeking an experienced Advisor based in Africa to support research, advocacy, and campaigns targeting IFIs, with a focus on just energy transitions.

This role, while based in Africa—preferably in Kenya—is global in scope, involving collaboration with allies worldwide, policy advocacy, and stakeholder engagement.

The Advisor will bring regional expertise in Africa, contributing to global advocacy efforts aligned with Recourse’s 2025-2030 strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of Change Goal strategies, including Just Transition, Fair International Financial Architecture, and Upholding Rights.
• Collaborate with allies and partners to campaign for policy and practice change within IFIs.
• Produce impactful advocacy, research, and communication materials.
• Build and maintain relationships with civil society organizations and key alliances in both the global North and South.

• Organize events, meetings, panels, and workshops; support engagement of Southern partners at key events.
• Contribute to organizational communications, including acting as a spokesperson, writing blogs, and supporting digital campaigns.
• Ensure campaign activities align with organizational goals and contribute to regular reporting to funders.
• Collaborate on funding opportunities to expand program impact.

Qualifications

Essential:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in advocacy or campaigning, with a focus on environmental or human rights issues.
• Degree in Law, Economics, Public Policy, International Relations, or related fields.
• Strong research, writing, and policy development skills.
• Familiarity with international financial institutions and their policies.
• Ability to work independently and within diverse remote teams.

• Commitment to social and environmental justice, with sensitivity to gender and LGBT issues.
• Experience supporting grassroots organizations and linking local issues to global policy.
• Willingness to travel up to 4 weeks per year.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).

Location and Application Process

• Preferably based in Kenya; remote working environment with occasional in-person meetings in Nairobi.
• Support for working from home costs available.

Application Deadline: 21 May 2026 (UTC +3, COB)
How to Apply: Send a brief cover letter and a 1–2 page CV to jobs@re-course.org, with “Advisor” in the subject line. No phone calls; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.