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Up to USD 54,000 : Apply for the Overseas Development Institute (ODI) Mission 300 Fellowship Program

The Mission 300 Fellowship, launched by the Overseas Development Institute (ODI), is designed to embed talented young professionals from across Africa into key government institutions — including ministries and high-level offices such as those of the President or Prime Minister. This initiative supports Mission 300, a collaborative effort led by the World Bank Group and African Development Bank, with backing from partners like the Rockefeller Foundation, RF Catalytic Capital, the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP), and Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL), aiming to bring electricity access to 300 million people on the continent by 2030.

ODI will select 14 highly talented, early-career individuals to work for two years in the prime minister's or presidential offices or ministries of 14 nations that are driving progress towards increased energy access in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Overview of the Program

The Mission 300 Fellowship is modeled after the renowned ODI Fellowship Scheme, which has shown the positive impact of embedding talented professionals within public institutions to enhance long-term institutional performance. This program seeks to assign fellows to Compact Delivery and Monitoring Units (CDMUs), typically located in high-level government offices such as those of the President, Prime Minister, or key ministries like Energy and Finance. Working hand in hand with government officials and Mission 300 partners, fellows will play a key role in helping implement the objectives outlined in the country’s National Energy Compact. Their work will involve crafting customized, practical solutions to address energy challenges and contribute to long-lasting development.

Assignment Details

Each fellowship involves a 24-month placement in a CDMU—a specialized unit created within senior-level government bodies that coordinate across ministries. Fellows will be engaged in a wide range of responsibilities, including facilitating communication and collaboration between governments and key Mission 300 partners such as the World Bank, African Development Bank, the Rockefeller Foundation, RF Catalytic Capital, GEAPP, and SEforALL. These roles are designed to help accelerate the implementation of compact goals and foster impactful energy sector reforms.

Don't miss out on the application deadline which is May 7th, 2025.

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Additional Information

Program Type
Fully Funded
Program Benefits
Total pay, net of taxes, will be around USD 26,000 in the first year and $28,000 in the second year. In addition to this sum, a housing allowance will be paid, which is determined by the cost of living in the assigned nation.

Each Fellowship will be tailored to specific in-country needs that are aligned with Mission 300 priorities, giving Fellows an invaluable opportunity to gain firsthand experience addressing pressing country needs while making meaningful contributions to the advancement of Africa's energy sector through Mission 300.
Eligibility Criteria
This opportunity is open to individuals from African nations who hold a master’s degree in disciplines relevant to the energy and power sectors. Eligible fields include, but are not limited to:

Economics

Energy Engineering

Public Policy

Environmental Sciences

Finance

Development Studies

Law

Geology

Climate and Sustainability

Applicants who are still completing their master’s degree may apply, with final selection contingent upon successful graduation before the fellowship start date.
Eligible Countries
AFRICA

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