This is a hybrid position which requires 8 days per month in the office. You can be based in our office in Nairobi. Existing work authorization is required at the time of application submission as WRI is unable to sponsor any visa work sponsorship for this position.
About the program:
African cities are at a turning point: the urban population will reach 1.5 billion by 2050, yet infrastructure and services already fall short, especially in informal settlements. Over half of sub-Saharan city residents face unsafe air pollution, while floods, heatwaves, and droughts intensify climate risks. With three-quarters of 2050 infrastructure yet to be built, there is a unique opportunity to shape cities that are low-carbon, inclusive, and resilient. Our goal is to transition Africa’s urban systems to provide better quality of life and health through equitable access to jobs and services — especially for the underserved — while achieving climate neutrality by 2050. In Kenya, the Small Vehicles E-Mobility project demonstrates this vision by advancing electric two- and three-wheelers, reducing emissions, cutting fuel costs, improving air quality, and creating green jobs through local assembly and manufacturing. WRI drives this transformation by equipping city leaders, investors, and partners with the knowledge and tools to deliver healthier, more sustainable cities for all.
Job Highlight:
Reporting to the Project Stakeholder Engagement Lead, you will be responsible for mobilizing and engaging private sector stakeholders, fostering partnerships, and supporting private sector investment in the e-mobility ecosystem in Kenya. This work is central to achieving a robust market for electric two- and three-wheelers and related infrastructure in Kenya.
What you will do:
Private Sector Engagement and Partnership Development-(50%):
Investment Facilitation and Financial Mobilization (40%):
Monitoring, Reporting, and Learning (10%):
What you will need:
Potential Salary:
Salary is commensurate with experience and other compensable factors.
How to Apply:
Please submit a resume with a cover letter by 2 October 2025. We may close for applications sooner if we receive a high volume of qualified applications.
You must apply through the WRI Careers portal to be considered.
What we offer:
About Us:
World Resources Institute works to improve people’s lives, protect and restore nature and stabilize the climate. As an independent research organization, we leverage our data, expertise and global reach to influence policy and catalyse change across systems like food, land and water; energy; and cities. Our 2,000+ staff work on the ground in more than a dozen focus countries and with partners in over 50 nations.
Our mission and values:
WRI’s mission is to move human society to live in ways that protect Earth’s environment and its capacity to provide for the needs and aspirations of current and future generations.
Our values are shared ideals that bind us together: Independence, Integrity, Impact, Partnership and Care.
Our culture:
WRI is committed to advancing gender and social equity for human well-being in our mission including equal opportunities in employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, caste, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or protected Veteran status.
Our People team carefully reviews all applications.