Responsibilities include:
- Develop and implement plans and strategies to facilitate the transition from conventional energy sources to renewable and sustainable energy solutions
- Identify potential barriers to energy transition in ESA countries
- Facilitate expansion of manufacturing hubs in the ESA region for key energy transition hardware and software including identifying opportunities for local manufacturing and investment
- Collaborate with the Just Energy Transition (JET) Program to implement successful energy sector transition initiatives
- Provide technical expertise and guidance on renewable energy technologies, energy storage systems, grid modernization, efficient and smart appliances and other relevant areas critical for energy transition
- Identify energy efficiency (EE) and demand side management (DSM) strategies to facilitate load management
- Engage with national manufacturing associations to announce competitively awarded grants and technical assistance for small and medium enterprises
- Collaborate with stakeholders, government bodies, and policymakers to advocate for and contribute to the development of policies that support the transition to clean energy
- Oversee short-term consultants
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Decarbonization Lead
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, logistics, engineering, economics, sustainability, policy, or a related field, Master’s degree preferred
- Minimum eight years of experience in the energy sector, with a focus on renewable energy, energy policy, or sustainable development
- Strong knowledge of renewable energy technologies, market dynamics, policy frameworks, and regulatory environments
- Ability to adapt to evolving energy landscapes
- Familiarity promoting gender equality and social inclusion in the energy sector
- Prior experience with managing a team of subject matter experts across multiple countries
- Familiarity with design and implementation
- Demonstrated leadership, versatility and integrity
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, with command of French or Portuguese a plus
