Careers

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Lead RAP’s global financial operations across the US, UK, EU, and other jurisdictions.
• Oversee the preparation of financial statements; manage monthly and year-end closings, intercompany reconciliation, and currency conversions.
• Manage RAP’s international banking operations, including multi-currency cash management, foreign wire transfers, and currency exchange risk.
• Ensure compliance with international accounting standards (GAAP, UK Companies House, EU VAT, etc.) and nonprofit financial reporting requirements.
• Supervise and support the work of the Senior Accountant and Finance Administrator.
• Lead the annual organizational budget process and support departmental budget monitoring, including resourcing and billing rates.
• Drive the strengthening of programme and financial management across the organisation
• Analyze financial performance and provide strategic financial insights to the Board, CEO, and Senior Leadership Team.
• Serve as RAP’s lead liaison with external auditors for the annual financial audit and tax filings (e.g., US IRS Form 990, UK/Europe statutory filings).
• Manage grant and contract financial components, including proposal budgeting, funder reporting, and financial compliance.
• Develop and maintain robust internal financial systems, controls, policies, and procedures.
• Mentor the Director, People Operations in nonprofit finance leadership, including reporting, compliance, and budgeting.
• Enhance financial reporting tools and dashboards to support transparency and data-driven decisions across global teams.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• BA or BS degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• At least eight (8) years of progressively responsible finance experience, including international and nonprofit roles.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, fund accounting, and donor reporting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and modern financial software.
• CPA, CMA, CNAP or equivalent certification preferred.
• Based in the UK or EU with legal authorization to work.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

RAP recognizes the hard work and dedication of its staff members and provides best-in-class total rewards with generous paid time off, comprehensive health & wellness package, flexible work arrangements, and a competitive salary range in alignment with the regionally applicable market.

INTERESTED?

Please review the complete job description and submit your application, consisting of a resume/CV and letter of intent/cover letter, to [email protected].

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Perform monthly and year-end closings, including consolidations and foreign currency conversions.
• Prepare and post journal entries and reconcile general ledger accounts across RAP’s global operations.
• Maintain depreciation and amortization schedules and support fixed asset tracking.
• Prepare internal financial reports (cash flow, P&L, and departmental breakdowns).
• Support annual audit and tax preparation processes, including 990 filings and responses to auditor inquiries.
• Manage day-to-day financial transactions involving multiple currencies and jurisdictions.
• Coordinate with international banking partners for fund transfers, account monitoring, and reconciliation.
• Process and reconcile payments, vendor invoices, expense reports, and timesheets in compliance with local regulations and RAP policy.
• Collaborate with external partners on foreign entity accounting and ensure local compliance.
• Assist in international payroll coordination by verifying time and payroll data and working with third-party providers.
• Track and reconcile payroll entries, including tax filings and benefit deductions, in multiple jurisdictions.
• Support payroll reporting and audit trails across countries.
• System Management and Support
• Maintain RAP’s accounting software (Sage Intacct) and expense management platform (Nexonia), ensuring data integrity.
• Liaise with software vendors and support staff with financial system-related issues or questions.
• Help maintain time-tracking systems and ensure correct project coding and system integration.
• Mentor junior accounting staff when appropriate.
• Participate in process improvements and documentation of financial workflows.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a nonprofit or international environment.
• Demonstrated experience with:
• Foreign currency accounting and conversions
• International banking transactions and reconciliation
• Global accounting systems
• Proficiency in accounting software (Sage Intacct strongly preferred) and advanced Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUP).

Preferred 

• Experience with international payroll processing and compliance (e.g., US, UK, EU).
• Certification (CMA, CPA, CNAP) or equivalent experience.
• Familiarity with fund accounting, grants management, or 501(c)(3) compliance.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

RAP recognizes the hard work and dedication of its staff members and provides best-in-class total rewards with generous paid time off, comprehensive health & wellness package, flexible work arrangements, and a competitive salary range in alignment with the regionally applicable employment market of $50,000-60,000.

INTERESTED? Please review the complete job description and submit your application, consisting of a resume/CV and letter of intent/cover letter, to [email protected].

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Project Development & Leadership:

• Lead the design and development of new projects in collaboration with leadership, funders, and stakeholders.
• Support fundraising efforts, maintain relationships with funding sources, and ensure project sustainability.
• Provide strategic leadership in integrating equity considerations into energy transition policies and programs.

Policy Research & Technical Assistance:

• Conduct research, policy analysis, and develop solutions to address challenges faced by policymakers and organizations.
• Provide technical assistance through outreach, original publications, and presentations to diverse audiences.
• Engage in continuous collaboration with government agencies, NGOs, and corporate stakeholders to support policy implementation.

Stakeholder Engagement & Capacity Building:

• Build and sustain relationships with key government, corporate, and NGO leaders to advance RAP’s mission.
• Work closely with partner organizations and European/national agencies to enhance capacity and drive policy change.
• Organize and participate in conferences, workshops, and networking events to foster engagement with decision-makers.

Thought Leadership & Public Outreach:

• Share expertise through speaking engagements, blogs, podcasts, and social media contributions.
• Actively participate in high-level forums, advocating for innovative solutions and best practices in energy policy.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Advanced degree in Energy Policy, Public Policy, Economics, Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in energy policy, regulatory affairs, or clean energy advocacy.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, preferably in a policy, nonprofit, regulatory or research organization.
• Relentless Drive for Impact; A deep commitment to transforming the energy sector, with the persistence and determination to drive meaningful change in complex and evolving environments.
• Strong working proficiency in English, additional proficiency in Spanish, Portuguese, Russian or French preferred.
• Proven track record of securing funding and managing program budgets.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

RAP recognizes the hard work and dedication of its staff members and provides best-in-class total rewards with generous paid time off, comprehensive health & wellness package, flexible work arrangements, and a competitive salary range in alignment with the market.

INTERESTED? Please review the complete job description and submit your application, consisting of a resume/CV and letter of intent/cover letter, by email to [email protected].

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Policy Research & Analysis

• Help create public policy ideas, select best practices for public and industry consideration and open opportunities to affect public policymaking throughout the region.
• Work with team members on substantive strategic and project planning and outreach to government agencies, regulatory bodies, power and gas enterprises, and nonprofit advocacy organizations.
• Independently analyze policy development in topics related to the energy transition, such as rate design, electricity wholesale markets, or transmission development. This work will require, among other things, researching and writing policy and technical briefs, undertaking critical analysis, preparing reports, engaging in social media and presenting before diverse audiences.

Stakeholder Engagement & Outreach

• Represent RAP at high-level discussions, workshops, and policy forums.
• Develop and sustain relationships with key governments, corporate and NGO leadership to facilitate future work for RAP.
• Provide technical assistance to policymakers and regulatory bodies on clean energy policy development.
• Translate complex technical concepts into actionable recommendations for diverse stakeholders.

Project Management & Team Collaboration

• Under general guidance from the Principal and/or Director, lead and contribute to various projects, ensuring high-quality deliverables.
• Work closely with RAP’s global teams to leverage expertise and coordinate programmatic efforts.

Fundraising Efforts

• Identification of potential projects and conception and drafting of grant proposals.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Advanced degree in Energy Policy, Public Policy, Economics, Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in energy policy, regulatory affairs, or clean energy advocacy.
• Relentless Drive for Impact-A deep commitment to transforming the energy sector, with the persistence and determination to drive meaningful change in complex and evolving environments.
• Strong working proficiency in English, additional proficiency in Portuguese, Spanish or French preferred.
• Work experience in government agencies or regulatory bodies is not compulsory but highly appreciated.
• Experience in stakeholder engagement, policy analysis, and technical assistance.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

RAP recognizes the hard work and dedication of its staff members and provides best-in-class total rewards with generous paid time off, comprehensive health & wellness package, flexible work arrangements, and a competitive salary range in alignment with the market.

INTERESTED? Please review the complete job description and submit your application, consisting of a resume/CV and letter of intent/cover letter, by email to [email protected].

ROLE OF RAP TECHNICAL ADVISORS

The role of technical advisors at RAP varies depending on the project. Given the nature of RAP’s work—providing practical, policy-relevant support to governments and regulators—technical advisors are engaged on a project-by-project basis to deliver targeted expertise. Their contributions may include:

• Providing high-level policy and technical advice to government agencies, regulators and energy institutions.
• Conducting research and developing policy briefs on topics such as electricity market design, distributed energy resources (DERs), energy efficiency, grid modernization and electrification of buildings and transport.
• Supporting the design, review and implementation of regulatory frameworks aligned with decarbonization goals.
• Engaging with stakeholders through workshops, roundtables and other capacity building activities.
• Collaborating with local NGOs and partners to ensure work reflects the regional policy context.
• Contributing to curriculum development, training programs and knowledge products.
• Responding to ad hoc technical assistance requests from RAP teams or partners.
• Supporting the Regulatory Energy Transition Accelerator (RETA) through tailored technical assistance and knowledge-sharing.

Please submit your proposal to [email protected] with supporting documentation, such as:

• A current CV
• Letter of intent indicating your availability
• Links to publications or reports to which you’ve contributed are preferred