Strategic Energy Senior Associate (Renewable Energy Sector)

Our client is an impact-driven, independent nonprofit organization with a global footprint that aims to facilitate the cheaper and faster deployment of renewable energy in emerging and developing countries. Their mission is to accelerate the transition to clean energy by unlocking renewable....

Overview: Our client is an impact-driven, independent nonprofit organization with a global footprint that aims to facilitate the cheaper and faster deployment of renewable energy in emerging and developing countries. Their mission is to accelerate the transition to clean energy by unlocking renewable energy markets to scalable private investments at low prices, promoting sustainable economic development for the people.

The successful candidate will play a key role in the strategic planning and market positioning of the organization in Barbados and the Caribbean by acting as a key bridge between technical project requirements and regional policy, ensuring the organization maintains high visibility and deep-rooted connections with all key public stakeholders.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Acting as the primary technical and strategic bridge between the organization and governmental/non-governmental agencies.
• Providing advice on the organization’s strategic placement within the regional market, utilizing   local networks and resources to maximize impact.
• Developing relations with public officials and other key stakeholders -regulators, utilities, international agencies, renewable energy associations, and others- to facilitate informed strategic decisions and help company growth objectives of becoming a respected organization at the national and regional levels.
• Coordinating and supporting preliminary and in-depth market research in support of the company’s core team.
• Assisting the project implementation in the country and following up on the activities to be performed by different stakeholders, writing reports on pending issues, assisting with periodic meetings and following up on the outcomes of such meetings.
• Being the focal point in the territory to plan communication strategies together with the team (to serve as support to validate actions and propose some others).
• Draft and/or review and comment on the project’s documents (Expression of Interest, publications, letters, minutes of meetings, requests for proposals, Power Purchase Agreements, guarantee agreements).

Desired Experience & Qualifications:

• Proven knowledge of CAPP documents, as well as the Barbados & Caribbean region procurement process documents.
• Minimum of 8 years in the energy industry, with specific expertise in renewable energy policies and power market operations (regulated and deregulated).
• Knowledge of energy regulatory frameworks, renewable energy, and energy storage.
• Established network and influence among key public and private stakeholders involved in renewable energy procurement cycles across Barbados and the Caribbean essential.
• At least 5 years in project management or executive leadership capacity.
• Thorough understanding of the national energy agenda from both public policy and private sector perspectives.
• Master’s degree, preferably in fields such as Economics, Industrial Engineering, or Renewable Energy.