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Impact Evaluation Intern at Global Energy… · Washington
Job Description
The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (Global Energy Alliance) The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (Global Energy Alliance) works for a world where everyone has access to affordable, reliable, clean electricity and the means to use it to improve their lives. Our Alliance builds transformative public, private, philanthropic partnerships to end energy poverty and accelerate green economic opportunity. Founded in 2021 by The Rockefeller Foundation, IKEA Foundation, and Bezos Earth Fund, we design innovative projects/programs, unlock finance, strengthen institutions and transform markets, delivering progress anchored in deep community engagement. By uniting actors across the value chain, from households to heads of state, we go beyond individual projects to drive lasting systems change. With work in more than 30 countries across Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean, our Alliance aims to reach 1 billion people with clean electricity, prevent 4 billion tons of carbon emissions and create or improve 150 million jobs.
Accountabilities
At the forefront of the Global Energy Alliance’s (GEA) work, the Impact team partners across the organization to deliver rigorous assessments of clean energy programs in developing regions and to strengthen the systems, tools, and evidence needed for continuous learning and improvement.
As part of the Impact team, you will help assess and communicate the real-world impact of the Global Energy Alliance’s clean energy portfolio through quantitative analysis, research, and evaluation.
- Conduct quantitative analysis to support core impact measurement efforts across the Global Energy Alliance's portfolio, including data cleaning, statistical analysis, and preparation of results for stakeholder reporting
- Assist with mixed-methods research for impact case studies, including qualitative data coding, stakeholder interview summaries, and integration of quantitative and qualitative evidence
- Prepare technical memos, data visualizations, and presentation materials for internal stakeholders and external partners on evaluation findings and methodological approaches
- Contribute to the Global Energy Alliance's monitoring, evaluation, and learning systems by documenting analytical processes, creating reference materials, and supporting knowledge management efforts
- Key Deliverable: Lead the development of the PM Surya Ghar case study, under the supervision of the hiring manager, including conducting literature reviews, analyzing program data, and synthesizing findings on the impact of GEA’s support for India’s flagship residential solar initiative. PM Surya Ghar is a Government of India program supported by GEA that aims to accelerate the adoption of residential rooftop solar systems nationwide. The initiative enables households to generate clean electricity for self-consumption through a centralized digital platform that streamlines registration, vendor selection, approvals, and subsidy disbursement. The final report will be presented to the organization, with analysis informing GEA’s published annual Impact Report.
Learning opportunity
In this internship, you will gain hands-on experience in international development evaluation within the clean energy sector, developing practical skills in applied econometrics and mixed-methods research while contributing to real-world impact assessments across Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Through direct mentorship from the Director of Evaluation, you will learn industry-standard evaluation methodologies, support high-stakes board reporting and funder communications, and strengthen your technical writing skills for diverse audiences. As a member of the team, you will gain exposure to our broader network, including collaboration opportunities with multilateral development banks, foundations, and country-level partners, providing insight into how rigorous evaluation informs strategic decision-making in global climate and energy access initiatives.
Who are you?
You are an analytically strong and mission-driven graduate with a passion for sustainability and impact, motivated to apply quantitative methods and evidence-based evaluation to challenges in global climate and development. You have demonstrated academic excellence and initiative and have recently completed a master’s degree in economics, public policy, statistics, data science, development economics, environmental or energy policy, or a closely related analytical field.
Additional Details
- This internship will be paid in line with the New York living wage.
- The assignment will run for 8-10 weeks in the summer period, starting in May/June 2026.
- As we will be operating a hybrid structure, we ask that you are or can be based in DC or NY and are able to join us in office twice a week.
- Unfortunately, we are not able to sponsor visas for this position.
- To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter by 26th March.
We look forward to hearing from you!
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We operate from a strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in everything we do. It is not only the right thing to do – we could not make an impact without our team members' diverse perspectives and experiences. We expect all Global Energy Alliance employees to contribute by developing their unique perspectives and talent, challenging conventional wisdom through evidence and reason, and amplifying marginalized voices.
Global Energy Alliance is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and compliance with all federal, state, and local laws concerning employment discrimination, including the Americans with Disabilities Act. To this end, the organization ensures equal opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, lawful alien status, physical, mental, and medical disability, veteran status, or liability for service in the United States Armed Forces.
Global Energy Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer.