Policy Officer

• The Global Solar Council (GSC) is seeking an experienced, enthusiastic and versatile Policy Officer - Grids and Distributed Solar Systems with strong expertise in electricity grids and the system integration of solar PV.
• The Policy Officer will support policy and project activities aimed at accelerating solar PV deployment through faster grid connections, expanded network capacity, increased system flexibility, and modernised planning and regulatory frameworks.
• While the main focus will be on grids and distributed solar, the Policy Officer will also contribute to other topics within the GSC policy structure.
• The position reports to the Policy & Projects Director .
• About the Global Solar Council
• The Global Solar Council is the voice of the world's solar energy industry on the global stage. It is a non-profit organisation based in London, representing national, regional and international associations as well as leading solar-sector corporations.
• GSC aims to enable solar energy to deliver clean and distributed power, economic development and increased energy access.

Job Summary

• Employer: Global Solar Council (GSC)
• Job Type: Full-time
• Location: Harare, Zimbabwe
• Category: Energy & Utilities
• Salary: An attractive salary dependent on experience and location.
• Closing Date: 2026-10-09

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate project activities and support the implementation of grants.
• Coordinate GSC Task Force activities.
• Provide input on grids, system integration and flexibility, while supporting other GSC task forces and projects as required.
• Prepare and organise reports, presentations, policy papers, workshops, events and webinars.
• Facilitate communication between GSC and partners, stakeholders and service providers.
• Analyse policies, regulations and market trends relating to grid connection, network planning and the integration of solar PV and battery energy storage systems (BESS).
• Track and benchmark grid connection procedures, permitting timelines, curtailment levels and available hosting capacity across key markets.
• Collaborate with the wider GSC team and support activities including marketing, events, sales, member relations and communications.

Requirements

• Applicants should have an advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in: Energy policy; Electrical or power systems engineering; Energy economics; Public policy; or A related field.
• Academic or professional specialisation in power system planning, grid integration of variable renewables, electricity market design or network regulation is highly desirable.
• Applicants without an advanced university degree will require one additional year of progressively responsible relevant professional experience .
• Candidates should have: At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in energy policy, electricity networks, power system planning, energy regulation or a related field.
• A strong understanding of solar PV, BESS, renewable energy and related policy.
• Knowledge of distributed solar PV systems, grid connection and interconnection procedures.
• Understanding of transmission and distribution network planning, grid codes and connection requirements.
• Knowledge of congestion management, curtailment and system flexibility requirements.
• Familiarity with electricity market design and regulatory frameworks governing network investment, tariffs and cost allocation.
• Experience working on grid integration of variable renewables, energy storage or demand-side flexibility.
• Experience coordinating projects, working groups or multi-stakeholder initiatives.
• Excellent analytical, writing and organisational skills.
• Fluency in English at native or equivalent level.
• Ability to travel and participate in international forums.
• A strong interest in solar energy and the global green transition.
• Experience engaging with transmission and distribution system operators (TSOs/DSOs), national regulatory authorities, utilities, development finance institutions or international organisations will be an asset.
• Experience working in emerging or developing markets is desirable. Additional languages will also be considered an advantage.

Salary

An attractive salary dependent on experience and location.

How to Apply

Apply by email: recruitment@globalsolarcouncil.org