Program Description:

Title: Mission 300 Fellowship Program: Empowering Young African Professionals in Energy Reform

Application Deadline: Not Specified

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Mission 300 Fellowship Program: Empowering Young African Professionals in Energy Reform Overview

The Mission 300 Fellowship is a prestigious opportunity for young African professionals to work directly with African governments, supporting the implementation of Mission 300 — a World Bank, AfDB, Rockefeller Foundation, and GEAPP-led initiative to electrify 300 million Africans by 2030. Fellows will be embedded in Compact Delivery and Monitoring Units (CDMUs) within ministries of Energy, Finance, or the Presidency/Prime Minister’s office to drive policy reforms, monitor progress, and foster sustainable energy solutions.

Mission 300 Fellowship Program: Empowering Young African Professionals in Energy Reform Eligibility

Applicants must:

• Be of African nationality

• Hold or be completing a Master’s degree in fields such as Economics, Finance, Law, Energy, Engineering, Public Policy, Environmental Science, Geology, Climate, Sustainability, or related areas

• Have 2–4 years of relevant professional experience

• Demonstrate strong intellectual ability, problem-solving skills, and interpersonal sensitivity

• Be fluent in English; fluency in French (for Francophone countries) or Portuguese (for Lusophone countries) is an advantage

• Show a commitment to Africa’s sustainable development

Mission 300 Fellowship Program: Empowering Young African Professionals in Energy Reform Benefits

• Annual compensation: USD 26,000 (Year 1), USD 28,000 (Year 2) (net of tax)

• Housing allowance based on cost of living in the host country

• Practical leadership experience working on high-impact energy and electrification projects

• Opportunity to engage with world-class partners like the World Bank, African Development Bank, Rockefeller Foundation, and SEforALL

• Extensive professional networking and career development opportunities

Mission 300 Fellowship Program: Empowering Young African Professionals in Energy Reform Program Components

• 24-month placement within a government Compact Delivery and Monitoring Unit (CDMU)

• Support energy access projects, clean cooking solutions, and private sector engagement

• Coordinate internal and external stakeholders across ministries, civil society, and donors

• Produce policy papers, financial models, briefing notes, and strategic advice

• Receive mentorship and ongoing professional development support

Mission 300 Fellowship Program: Empowering Young African Professionals in Energy Reform Application Requirements

• Complete an online application form (no CVs or extra documents accepted at this stage)

• Provide details of two references (only contacted if selected for interview)

• Demonstrate interest in public policy, energy reform, and sustainable development

• Strong IT skills and ability to work independently in resource-constrained environments

Mission 300 Fellowship Program: Empowering Young African Professionals in Energy Reform Selection Criteria

• Professional and academic excellence

• Proven problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills

• Passion for Africa’s inclusive and sustainable development

• Adaptability, resilience, cultural sensitivity, and political acumen

Participating Countries (so far)

• Chad

• Côte d’Ivoire

• Democratic Republic of the Congo

• Liberia

• Madagascar

• Malawi

• Mauritania

• Niger

• Nigeria

• Senegal

• Tanzania

• Zambia

(Up to 20 more countries expected to join this year.)