Job Opening: Global Solar Connect (GSX) Manager

The Global Solar Council (GSC) is the voice of the world’s solar energy industry on the global stage, a non-profit body based in Washington DC and representing national, regional and international associations as well as leading solar sector corporations.

The GSC aims to enable solar energy to deliver on the promise of clean and distributed power, economic development and energy access.

The GSX Manager will support the development and implementation of a comprehensive capacity building program for national and regional associations with the aim of building a stronger advocacy network for solar + storage in every corner of the world.

The GSX program will include initiatives across different areas of association work including strategic communications, policy and advocacy, business development, operations, and market intelligence.

The GSX Manager will also be responsible for coordinating engagement with national associations on various GSC global initiatives to implement our work at the national level.

The GSX Manager will work closely with the GSC team and collaborate with members, funders, international institutions, our partners, and more to build up the GSX program.

The officer will report to the Policy & Projects Director.

The tasks of the GSX Manager will include:

• Developing and implementing multi-year capacity building program for national associations.
• Organizing workshops and training online and in-person for national associations.
• Developing tools, templates and resources to support national associations.
• Coordinate GSC’s advocacy, standards, market intelligence and communications initiatives with national associations.
• Managing and recruiting association members.
• Representing GSC and the GSX program in international events and forums.
• Support on fundraising and managing grants related to GSX.
• And other related tasks as needed.

Education

• Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in international relations, international business, energy policy, or a related field is required.
• In lieu of an advanced university degree, one (1) additional year of progressively responsible relevant professional experience will be required.

Professional Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience in working for/with industry associations and/or renewable energy advocacy, or any other relevant experience.
• Passion for solar energy and the green transition.
• A good understanding of the solar PV and BESS or renewables industry and policy.
• A good understanding of what makes a successful industry association across different departments (including business development, communications, policy, market intelligence, and operations).
• Experience working at international level and across different cultures/languages.
• Experience in coordinating international projects, working groups or multi-stakeholder initiatives.
• Experience in managing grant-funded projects.
• Experience organizing and managing workshops and events.
• Experience working in emerging or developing markets is desirable.
• Excellent writing, analytical, and organizational skills.
• A team player who works well with others.
• Versatility and willingness to support other activities of the GSC.
• Fluency in English (native or equivalent), other languages will be considered an asset.
• Ability to travel and participate in international forums.

• A motivated and dynamic global team in an organization with major growth potential.
• Flexible working hours.
• Remote working from anywhere in the world, must have right to work in your chosen country; applications from the Asian and African continents and within the time zone UTC-1 to UTC +6 would be desirable.
• Attractive salary dependent on experience/location with possibility for discretionary bonus structure with element of performance related pay.
• Annual benefits package including support for life-work balance and remote work.

Applicants should send their CV (maximum 2 pages) and motivation letter (1 page) to [email protected] by midnight UTC on 20th March 2026 quoting “GSX Manager – Job application” in the subject line.

The successful candidate will be needed to start as soon as possible.

In case of questions please reach out to the email address above.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Global Solar Council values diversity and encourages applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or ethnic background.