JustRE Alliance Seeks Strategy & Research Analyst for Remote Renewable Energy Consultancy | $2,500 Monthly
The JustRE Alliance is seeking an experienced and analytical Strategy & Research Analyst to support the development of its first three-year strategic direction. This is an eight-month remote consultancy beginning in September 2026, with a strong preference for candidates based in the Global South.
The successful consultant will conduct strategic research, analyse renewable energy ecosystems, identify emerging opportunities and challenges, and translate evidence into practical recommendations that can shape the Alliance’s future priorities.
The consultancy offers compensation of USD $1,900–$2,500 per month, depending on experience and time allocation. Applications close on August 24, 2026.
About the JustRE Alliance
The JustRE Alliance is a global network working to advance socially inclusive and community-focused renewable energy transitions across the Global South.
Through research, capacity building, policy advocacy and partnerships, the Alliance seeks to promote renewable energy development that delivers equitable and sustainable benefits to communities.
As the Alliance enters a new phase, it is developing its first three-year strategy. The Strategy & Research Analyst will play an important role in helping determine where the Alliance can create the greatest value and impact.
The work will focus on the ecosystem of organizations operating at the intersection of:
- Renewable energy.
- Local communities.
- Social performance.
- Climate action.
- Energy transition.
- Development.
About the Strategy & Research Analyst Role
The consultancy is designed for a professional who can combine detailed research with high-level strategic thinking.
The successful candidate will work closely with the Alliance Lead to investigate complex questions surrounding the renewable energy transition and identify strategic options for the organization.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Conducting strategic research and analysis.
- Mapping renewable energy ecosystems and stakeholders.
- Undertaking country and comparative analysis.
- Identifying knowledge and evidence gaps.
- Synthesizing research and stakeholder perspectives.
- Developing strategic recommendations.
- Supporting strategic planning workshops.
- Preparing analysis for Steering Group discussions.
- Helping translate evidence into practical strategic choices.
The role goes beyond simply collecting and summarizing information. The consultant will be expected to understand what the evidence means and how it should influence the Alliance’s strategic direction.
Research and Ecosystem Analysis
A central component of the assignment will be understanding the renewable energy ecosystem across relevant Global South contexts.
The Strategy & Research Analyst will examine relationships between organizations, initiatives and stakeholders while identifying emerging trends and strategic opportunities.
This may involve:
- Country-level research.
- Comparative analysis across markets.
- Stakeholder mapping.
- Systems analysis.
- Identification of research gaps.
- Assessment of emerging renewable energy challenges.
- Analysis of opportunities for collaboration.
- Examination of community-focused approaches to energy transition.
The resulting analysis will help the Alliance understand where it can provide unique value.
Turning Evidence Into Strategic Recommendations
The successful consultant will need to move beyond traditional research and produce recommendations that can support decision-making.
The role requires the ability to:
- Identify patterns and relationships within complex systems.
- Synthesize information from diverse sources.
- Recognize emerging opportunities.
- Develop realistic strategic options.
- Translate complex findings into accessible recommendations.
- Explain the implications of evidence for organizational strategy.
- Support leadership discussions with clear analysis.
The consultant will contribute findings to Steering Group discussions, strategy workshops and strategic planning processes.
Required Skills and Experience
The ideal candidate will bring strong research, analytical and strategic capabilities.
Relevant skills include:
- Strategic research and evidence synthesis.
- Systems thinking and analysis.
- Comparative and country-level research.
- Stakeholder ecosystem mapping.
- Strategic planning.
- Strong written communication.
- Presentation and facilitation skills.
- Ability to work with diverse stakeholder perspectives.
- Independent project management.
- Ability to work effectively within a distributed team.
Experience working across the Global South will be highly relevant.
Candidates with backgrounds in renewable energy, climate, energy transition, community development, social performance or related development fields may be particularly well suited to the opportunity.
Who Will Thrive in the Consultancy?
The role is likely to appeal to professionals who enjoy working with complex and sometimes ambiguous strategic questions.
A strong candidate will be able to move comfortably between detailed research and broader strategic thinking.
The consultant should also be:
- Curious about systems and stakeholder relationships.
- Comfortable analysing incomplete or evolving information.
- Skilled at identifying implications rather than simply summarizing evidence.
- Able to connect ideas across different sectors.
- Comfortable working independently.
- Effective at collaborating remotely across time zones.
- Motivated by equitable and socially inclusive energy transitions.
The Alliance also recognizes that strong candidates may not meet every qualification and encourages individuals who believe they can make a meaningful contribution to apply.
What Success Will Look Like
The successful consultant will help the JustRE Alliance develop a clear, ambitious and evidence-informed three-year strategy.
The assignment should strengthen the Alliance’s understanding of:
- Where it can create the greatest value across the Global South.
- Opportunities and challenges affecting inclusive renewable energy transitions.
- Relevant organizations and stakeholders.
- Existing knowledge and evidence gaps.
- Strategic opportunities for strengthening the renewable energy ecosystem.
- Potential areas where the Alliance can maximize its impact.
These insights will ultimately help guide future programmes, partnerships and organizational priorities.
Contract and Compensation
The consultancy will run for eight months, beginning in September 2026.
Key details include:
- Position: Strategy & Research Analyst.
- Organization: JustRE Alliance.
- Contracting organization: INSPIRE.
- Contract type: Consultancy.
- Duration: Eight months.
- Location: Remote.
- Geographic preference: Global South.
- Start date: September 2026.
- Compensation: USD $1,900–$2,500 per month.
- Application deadline: August 24, 2026.
The role will involve virtual collaboration with colleagues and stakeholders working across multiple time zones.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit a current CV and a short expression of interest of no more than two pages.
The expression of interest should explain:
- The candidate’s motivation for applying.
- Relevant professional experience.
- An example of how the candidate has helped strengthen or coordinate a network, alliance or multi-stakeholder initiative.
Applications should be submitted to juanita@inspire-excellence.net by August 24, 2026.
Candidates interested in contributing to the future of socially inclusive renewable energy across the Global South are encouraged to apply early and demonstrate how their research and strategic expertise can support the JustRE Alliance’s next phase of growth.
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