Regional Director, Africa

Regional Director, Africa

India, Hybrid

Full-Time Role

Job Responsibilities

As a Regional Director, you will lead the development and management of high-impact, mission-aligned partnerships for MEC in Africa. Your role will focus on building new partnerships that drive growth and innovation, while also overseeing the performance and impact of existing partners across global markets.You will also oversee program implementation in Africa, ensuring projects are executed effectively, aligned with MEC’s mission. Your key responsibilities, including but not limited to, will involve;

Key Responsibilities

Strategy & Growth

• Design and execute a regional partnership strategy aligned with MEC’s growth, impact, and organizational goals.
• Monitor market trends to identify emerging opportunities in the carbon and sustainability sector.

Partnership Development & Management

• Serve as the primary relationship manager for key partners, ensuring accountability, aligned outcomes, and measurable impact.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and strengthen partnerships through transparent communication and conflict resolution.

Program Implementation

• Oversee program implementation in Africa to ensure projects are delivered on time  and to expected quality standards.
• Establish clear metrics and reporting systems to track program performance and impact.
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• Identify operational challenges and design solutions in collaboration with local teams and stakeholders.

Government & Stakeholder Engagement

• Establish and strengthen government relationships in Kenya, Senegal, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and other mapped project geographies.
• Build direct channels with regional governments and leverage existing networks to support MEC’s mission.
• Upskill and support the current team to manage government engagement independently.

Representation & Visibility

• Represent MEC in strategic forums, conferences, and networks to enhance visibility, credibility, and influence.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Carbon Technical, Finance, and Growth departments to design and implement partnership initiatives.
• Foster internal collaboration to ensure cohesive delivery of projects and partnerships.

Must Have

• Bachelor's degree in Business, International Development, Sustainability, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• 15+ years of experience in partnerships, business development, or strategic alliances, preferably in climate, sustainability, or social impact sectors.
• Proven ability to secure and manage complex partnerships and multi-stakeholder agreements.
• Exceptional interpersonal, negotiation, and leadership skills.
• Experience working across geographies and cultures, with sensitivity to local contexts.
• Willingness to travel regionally and internationally as needed

Who We Are

MicroEnergy Credits (MEC) is a social enterprise that channels international funding to help community financial inclusion organizations launch and scale clean energy programs. Our programs enable rural and low-income communities, especially women, to take control of their clean energy future while creating a verifiable impact to build sustainable, climate-resilient communities.

MEC has a deep background in energy access for development through our work over the past 18 years, providing affordable, clean energy to 60 million people in Asia and Africa. As a trusted provider of social impact carbon credits, MEC seeks to empower every community by providing access to affordable and innovative clean energy solutions. We aim to create a world free of both poverty and climate change.

We are a small, dynamic team. Our culture has maintained its start-up ethos of innovation and collaboration at the intersection of environmental markets, clean energy technology, and financial inclusion. Our headquarters are in Mumbai, India.

Why work with us

At MEC, impact isn't just a goal—it’s our purpose. We serve humanity and the planet by championing bold ideas fuelled by innovation and meaningful communication. Excellence, to us, means enabling every team member to lead with purpose and help others thrive.

We invest in our people with benefits designed to support well-being and growth:

· Work from where you thrive

· Robust healthcare benefits

· Plenty of time to rest and recharge

· A once-a-year team retreat to inspire and connect

What We Offer

MEC is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws or our own sensibilities.