Project Lead/Project Manager Industrial Transformation Latin America (f/m/d)

Project Lead/Project Manager Industrial Transformation Latin America (f/m/d)

Worldwide - one of Agora’s or RAP’s hubs

Full or part-time

Fixed-term

Agora Industry

The global industry sector is undergoing a profound transformation, shaped by shifts in clean energy production, economic development, industrial competition, climate policy, trade policy, and geopolitical fragmentation. The question many governments are asking is how they can build low-cost, resilient and investable clean industrial systems in a world of fierce competition and uneven development.

Latin America is a growing region, attracting foreign investment and viewing the industrial sector as a means of mitigating social inequality while achieving economic development. However, as the industry sector currently accounts for only a small proportion of regional emissions, its potential fossil-based development poses sustainability and competitiveness risks to countries. The region's rich renewable energy and natural resources have made green industrialisation a major priority for countries like Brazil. By producing and exporting green industrial goods, Latin America can strengthen its industry sector, diversify global supply chains and drive climate-resilient economic growth.

And this is where we get involved. Together with our strategic partner Regulatory Assistance Project (RAP), Agora Think Tanks is pursuing the goal of achieving a climate-neutral energy system worldwide by the middle of the century. We combine research, dialogue and public relations in our daily work to find answers to those questions that are crucial to the energy transition. In doing so, we work closely with partners in numerous countries. And - very importantly - we act independently and free of economic or party-political interests.

Agora Industry has been working closely with its local think tank partner in Brazil and is building on this experience to expand its work and collaborate with partners in other Latin American countries, with a view to putting green industrialisation at the centre of the region's strategy for promoting socially inclusive and sustainable economic development.

This position is part of Agora Industry’s International Collaboration and Markets team, working closely with a wider group of industry experts in various regions.

To strengthen our team, we are looking for a Project Lead/Project Manager Industrial Transformation Latin America (f/m/d).

Full- or part-time (min. 32 hours)– Strong preference for candidates based in one of Agora’s or Regulatory Assistance Project’s (RAP) hubs (Washington, Netherlands, Berlin, Brussels, Bangkok, Beijing, New Delhi) with the option to work remotely.

Your responsibilities include

• Managing Agora's activities in Latin America, including supporting ongoing workstreams in Brazil, and representing Agora in the region towards stakeholders and decision makers;
• Working with Agora's partners in the region;
• Directly advising government authorities on key energy policies;
• Actively contributing to Agora's strategy development in Latin America;
• Conducting, coordinating and managing specific research projects on energy transition and industrial transformation in Latin America together with partners in the region;
• Analysing industry, economics, and policies, and producing relevant publications;
• Systematically transferring international experience, as well as expertise and research results from Agora's work in the field of industry transformation to stakeholders in Latin America;
• Transferring insights and information about the transformation of industries in Latin America to Agora's overall team;
• Communicating results and insights from Agora’s work, as well as knowledge about industry transition policies, regulations, techno-economic, socio-economic and just transition developments to various audiences;
• Working with Agora’s team to ensure the smooth running of daily work and forward planning, including with team members working from Berlin, Brussels, Bangkok and Beijing.
• In the role as Project Lead, additional requirements would include full responsibility in developing a strategy around the transformation of the industry sector in Latin America: identifying key countries, partners, sectors and policy windows, leading stakeholder engagement and relationship with partner think tanks in the region, moderating internal and external processes with various stakeholders, mentoring and guiding more junior colleagues, public speaking and networking, and fundraising.
• In the role as Project Manager, the focus is on supporting the development of projects around the transformation of the industry sector in Latin America, managing smaller budgets, further develop relationships with think tank partners in the region, independent comprehensive research, conceptualisation and development of complex topics, and project-related reporting and communication.

We are looking for

• A strong desire to actively shape the global clean energy and industry transformation;
• A master’s degree in engineering, economics, finance, business, political science or similar.
• As Project Manager at least 4 years and as Project Lead at least 8 years of work experience in or with industry, specifically experience with Latin America is desired;
• A good understanding of key stakeholder in Latin America (Project Manager) or a significant network of contacts in Latin America (Project Lead), and the ability to be a highly credible and impressive representative toward Agora's partners and policy-makers;
• Experience working on public policy matters and communicating with policymakers;
• A proven track record and field of expertise working in or with industry stakeholders, for example on technologies/innovation, economics, just transition or trade;
• Experience with working in international teams and networks;
• Dedication, reliability, perseverance, and a strong intellect; creativity and an ability to work independently as well as in a team;
• High degree of personal initiative as well as a structured and organised working manner;
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written, ability to present analytical and research material;
• Experience with managing grants and budgets is required for the Project Lead position;
• Willingness to travel internationally;
• Fluency in English is required;
• Fluency in Spanish or Portuguese is required (both are a plus).

We assume that there are excellent candidates for the job who do not meet all the criteria in the description. Maybe you have certain skills we haven’t thought of yet? Tell us why you are the right person for the job.

What we offer

• An opportunity to work in a mission-driven, highly motivated, and professional team;
• An opportunity to develop professional relationships with colleagues and experts working in governmental institutions, industry, civil society stakeholders, and national governments across different countries and regions;
• Opportunities for professional growth, constant learning and development via the wide variety of projects undertaken and frequent interaction with leading experts and policy makers;
• Flexible working hours and vacation entitlement significantly above statutory requirements.
• Access to a coaching platform for mental wellbeing;
• A structured onboarding programme and regular team and organisation-wide retreats to bring us all together;
• Competitive compensation package; Support with visa and work permit applications if required;
• A full-time or part-time role with initially a two-year contract.

How to apply

If you are interested in supporting us in our mission, please apply by November 29, 2026. Please include a letter of motivation and your CV and indicate your salary expectations as well as your earliest possible starting date. For reasons of objectivity, we would like to ask you not to include an application photo.

Personal contact for the position

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Fatima Saleh at Apply Now

About us

Agora Energiewende, Agora Industry and Agora Agriculture develop evidence-based strategies for ensuring the success of clean energy, industry and agricultural transitions around the globe. As an independent and non-partisan think tank and policy laboratory, we analyse upcoming challenges, share knowledge with decision-makers and stakeholders and enable a productive exchange of ideas.