Careers
Build Africa's energy future with us.
RE.Think Energy is a small non-profit team based in Nairobi, working with governments, investors and developers across the continent. When we hire, we look for people who want their work to change what happens on the ground.
Why join us
Meaningful work on Africa's energy future.
Work that changes things
Help move real renewable energy projects and policies forward across Africa.
Learn across the continent
Work with governments, investors and developers in several African countries.
A small team with reach
Your work is visible, and you learn from people who have done this for years.
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Current openings.
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Project Development Engineer
Full-time · 12 months · Nairobi, Kenya, with regular travel to Nigeria and Ghana · Hybrid
Lead the technical development of early-stage renewable energy projects, turning opportunities into investment-ready concepts.
About the role: RE.Think Energy is seeking a Project Development Engineer to provide technical leadership for early-stage solar PV, wind, battery storage, mini-grid and smart-grid projects, including the electrification of public facilities such as health centres.
What you will do
The role involves screening project opportunities, preparing pre-feasibility studies and technical concept notes, reviewing designs and identifying technical and commercial risks. You will also contribute technical evidence to policy discussions, proposals and stakeholder engagements.
What you bring
Applicants should have a relevant engineering degree and at least five years’ experience in renewable energy project development, feasibility or owner’s engineering. Hands-on solar PV and battery storage design experience, proficiency in relevant modelling tools, and experience working in Kenya, Nigeria or Ghana are required.
This is a 12-month consultancy with a competitive monthly fee commensurate with experience, renewable subject to performance and funding.
How to apply
Send your CV (maximum three pages), a one-page cover letter and one feasibility study or technical memo you authored to careers@re-thinkenergy.org. Use “Project Development Engineer” as the email subject line.
Shortlisted candidates will complete a short technical exercise. Women and candidates from Kenya, Nigeria and Ghana are strongly encouraged to apply.
Please read the full job description for all responsibilities, requirements and engagement terms.
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Programme and Grants Intern
Internship · 6 months · Nairobi, Kenya · On-site
Gain practical experience in programme support, policy research, grants administration and finance within an African-led renewable energy organisation.
About the role: RE.Think Energy is seeking a Programme and Grants Intern to support our programme, grants and finance work, with close mentoring from our Programme Manager and Grants and Finance Officer.
What you will do
You will assist with policy and legal research, maintain project trackers and programme records, and support expenditure tracking, grant budget reconciliations and payment documentation. You will also help maintain grant files and track donor reporting deadlines.
What you bring
Applicants should be recent graduates in Law, Public Policy, Development Studies, Economics, Finance or a related field. Good research and writing skills, confidence using Excel or Google Sheets, attention to detail and an interest in renewable energy and African development are required.
This is a six-month internship based in our Nairobi office, with a monthly stipend and a start date of 2 November 2026. Any extension will depend on performance and funding.
How to apply
Send your CV (maximum three pages), a one-page cover letter and one research paper or policy brief you authored to careers@re-thinkenergy.org. Use “Programme and Grants Intern” as the email subject line.
Shortlisted candidates will complete a short practical exercise. Women and candidates from the countries where we work are strongly encouraged to apply.
Please read the full job description for all responsibilities, requirements and internship terms.
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Executive and Communications Assistant
Full-time · Fixed term · Nairobi, Kenya · Hybrid
Support the CEO, coordinate office operations and events, and manage RE.Think Energy’s communications and digital channels.
About the role: RE.Think Energy is seeking an Executive and Communications Assistant to support the CEO, keep our Nairobi office running smoothly and manage our communications.
What you will do
The role combines calendar and correspondence management, meeting coordination, travel arrangements and event support with writing, social media management and website updates. Communications responsibilities include drafting presentations, press releases and newsletters, publishing content and monitoring social media performance.
What you bring
Applicants should have a relevant degree and at least three years’ experience in executive assistance, communications or social media. Experience across both executive support and communications is a strong advantage. Excellent English, confidence using office and content creation tools, and experience coordinating international travel and events are required.
This is a full-time individual consultancy with a competitive monthly fee commensurate with experience.
How to apply
Send your CV (maximum two pages), a one-page cover letter and one press release, newsletter or social media campaign you authored to careers@re-thinkenergy.org. Use “Executive and Communications Assistant” as the email subject line.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and will complete a short practical task. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including persons with disabilities.
Please read the full job description for all responsibilities, requirements and engagement terms.
Apply
Apply online.
Send your CV and a short note. We reply to every applicant, whatever the outcome.
How we hire
Simple, fair and quick.
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Apply
Send your CV and a short note on why the role fits you.
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Short call
A 20 to 30 minute conversation about your experience and the role.
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Meet the team
A longer conversation, sometimes with a small practical task.
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Decision
We reply to every applicant, whatever the outcome.
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