Country Delivery Coordinator, Mission 300

The Country Delivery Coordinator for Mission 300 at UNOPS in Nairobi, Kenya, will coordinate technical support and operational alignment for country-led Delivery Units to advance National Energy Compacts. Responsibilities include facilitating collaboration among partners, monitoring implementation progress, and providing technical analysis to resolve operational issues. The role aims to enhance in-country delivery and support policy reforms for sustainable energy initiatives.
Job Highlight The Country Delivery Coordinator, Mission 300 is responsible for coordinating the technical support and operational alignment of country-led Delivery Units (CDMUs) to advance National Energy Compacts. This role involves facilitating collaboration between core partners, monitoring implementation progress across Mission 300 countries, and providing the technical analysis needed to resolve operational bottlenecks and ensure transparency


About The Project Office
Sustainable Energy for All has a global mandate to accelerate progress on the energy transition in emerging and developing countries. Hosted by UNOPS, we work at the intersection of energy, climate and development, partnering with governments and organizations worldwide to end energy poverty, double energy efficiency, significantly expand renewable energy and combat climate change.
Our vision is a world where everyone, everywhere, can lead a dignified life on a healthy planet, powered by sustainable energy. We promote this vision by pushing for higher ambitions, stronger policies, greater finance flows, increased localization and green jobs, and faster results toward an energy transition that leaves no one behind.


Former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon launched the Sustainable Energy for All initiative in 2011. Since then, our CEO has served as the UN Secretary-General's Special Representative for Sustainable Energy for All and Co-Chair of UN-Energy.


About The Group
As part of the Global Portfolios Office, UNOPS Geneva provides comprehensive solutions in secretariat hosting, operational support, and fund management. We manage global programmes, including the Water, Environment and Climate (WEC) Portfolio, offering project management, procurement, HR, and financial services. Geneva hosts the secretariats of nine global partnerships focused on health (RBM, Stop TB, ATscale), nutrition (SUN), water/sanitation (SHF), sustainable energy (SEforALL) humanitarian leadership (GELI), urban development (Cities Alliance), and disaster displacement (PDD).
We also provide fund management for EIF and UN Water, and operational support to Geneva-based partners like the Global Fund and UNHCR.


Role Purpose
Under the supervision of the Chief of Staff, and in close coordination with the Programme Manager, Mission 300, the Country Delivery Coordinator, Mission 300 supports the establishment and operational success of Compact Delivery and Monitoring Units (CDMUs) across core partners. The role focuses on enhancing in-country delivery by providing technical guidance, coordinating capacity-building activities, and maintaining oversight of progress to ensure national Energy Compact targets are met efficiently.
Functions / Key Results Expected


Coordination and Stakeholder EngagementEstablish and maintain relationships with Mission 300 countries via their Compact Delivery and Monitoring Units (CDMU) and other country stakeholders.Engage with CDMU and country focal points to track and monitor implementation of their National Energy Compacts.Strengthen on-ground country support on Mission 300 through facilitating technical assistance support to Mission 300 governments in order to accelerate policy reforms needed to deliver connections.Energy Compact Progress ReportingTracking progress against Mission 300 National Energy Compacts, ensuring accountability and transparency across the programme.Provide data-driven insights to inform strategic decision-making and identify implementation bottlenecks.Programme Implementation and In-Country SupportIdentify opportunities to implement clean cooking initiatives highlighted in Mission 300 National Energy Compacts.Perform analysis and make recommendations to ensure program alignment with local needs and priorities.Contribute to program design and implementation by providing thematic and content input to enhance the effectiveness of SEforALL's progress tracking and CDMU implementation support activities across all Mission 300 countriesMonitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) and teamCollaborate with the SEforALL MEL team to develop KPI reports and tracking mechanisms for Mission 300 targets.Document best practices and key learnings related to the establishment and operational success of CDMUs.
Required
Education Requirements
An Advanced University Degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in Energy, Engineering, Business Management, Policy, Economics, Sustainable Development or a related field.A First Level University Degree (Bachelor’s Degree) in Energy, Engineering, Business Management, Policy, Economics, Sustainable Development or a related field with an additional two years of experie