Description

Overview Research Triangle Institute (RTI) has over 30 years’ experience assisting governments, communities, and the private sector. As a not-for-profit, independent research institute based in North Carolina, USA, RTI has roughly 6,000 employees with global experience implementing international development projects. RTI’s Sustainable Growth & Resilience (SG&R) technical unit within the International Development Group brings together RTI experts and capabilities across food security, agriculture, energy, environment, water, governance, and economic opportunity. SG&R will leverage RTI’s experience designing and delivering multisectoral programming and technical solutions to respond to climate change, build resilience, and promote economic growth around the world. SG&R’s Energy Division is working to develop and implement low emission energy technology alternatives, raise private financing for energy infrastructure, bring efficiency to utilities, work with governments on legal and regulatory reforms to alleviate bottlenecks in energy generation and consumption, and increase access to green energy to sustain economic growth and reduce poverty. We serve as a chosen partner for USAID’s Power Africa program in sub-Sahara Africa and have an established international energy portfolio of over $300 million across Africa, Asia, Pacific Islands, and Latin America and the Caribbean. Project Description The purpose of the upcoming USAID-funded Energy Conservation and Resilience (ENCORE) program is to increase Jamaica’s resilience through a strengthened energy sector delivering more renewable and reliable energy to more people, including vulnerable populations. ENCORE will lead to an increase in the use of renewable and reliable energy for Jamaican homes, businesses, and critical facilities, and their beneficiaries, including vulnerable populations; increased energy efficiency; reduced greenhouse gas emissions; a strengthened energy sector, including the public and private sectors; increased human and institutional capacity to advance renewable energy; and increased international finance attracted for the energy sector. Position Description RTI seeks an Energy Efficiency (EE) and Conservation Lead for the anticipated Energy Conservation and Resilience (ENCORE) program. They will be responsible for developing innovative approaches to deliver expected lifetime energy savings from EE or energy conservation in residential, commercial, public, and/or industrial buildings. Additionally, they will oversee the implementation of innovative approaches to deliver expected lifetime energy savings from EE or energy conservation in residential, commercial, public, and/or industrial buildings. This position will report to the Chief of Party and will be based in Kingston, Jamaica or elsewhere in Jamaica on a case-by-case basis. Position is contingent upon award and funding. Responsibilities Leads EE initiatives under the project, under direction from the COP, that maximize available resources. Lead a team that provides technical assistance to implement energy saving measures for residential, commercial, industrial, and public buildings. Supports EE project implementation by providing direction related to policy/regulations and innovative EE technologies and/or business models. Oversee implementation of innovative EE measures. Identify policy/regulatory challenges and opportunities for deployment of EE in the Jamaican energy sector. Conducts trainings and capacity development workshops for utilities, regulators, etc. Ensures effective coordination and synergies between policy-level, market-level, and community-based activities, while managing procurements, deliveries, and other related logistical actions. Contributes to the development, implementation, and reporting on detailed management plans that may include implementation plans, deliverable tracking, and work planning for all technical activities. Coordinates with project leadership and communications staff to report on programmatic achievements and success stories as required for project deliverable reporting. Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree and 8 years of experience, or Master’s degree and 6 years of experience. Minimum of five (5) years proven leadership in energy efficiency, demand side management, or fields related to energy efficiency. Experience working with electric utilities/regulators is highly desirable, preferably in international donor programs. Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Demonstrated knowledge of EE policy/regulation with strong skills in strategic planning, management, supervision, procurement, and budgeting. Demonstrated experience working with electric utilities/regulators and strong relationships with relevant stakeholders is highly desirable. Demonstrated skills in building, mobilizing, and leading multidisciplinary teams. Proven ability to work under pressure, and with multiple concurrent demands. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to resolve sensitive and complicated work issues with senior high-level country counterparts, donor representatives, and senior-level staff. Experience working in Jamaica. #LI-JB1

Responsibilities

Leads EE initiatives under the project, under direction from the COP, that maximize available resources. Lead a team that provides technical assistance to implement energy saving measures for residential, commercial, industrial, and public buildings. Supports EE project implementation by providing direction related to policy/regulations and innovative EE technologies and/or business models. Oversee implementation of innovative EE measures. Identify policy/regulatory challenges and opportunities for deployment of EE in the Jamaican energy sector. Conducts trainings and capacity development workshops for utilities, regulators, etc. Ensures effective coordination and synergies between policy-level, market-level, and community-based activities, while managing procurements, deliveries, and other related logistical actions. Contributes to the development, implementation, and reporting on detailed management plans that may include implementation plans, deliverable tracking, and work planning for all technical activities. Coordinates with project leadership and communications staff to report on programmatic achievements and success stories as required for project deliverable reporting

Qualification

Bachelor’s Degree and 8 years of experience, or Master’s degree and 6 years of experience. Minimum of five (5) years proven leadership in energy efficiency, demand side management, or fields related to energy efficiency. Experience working with electric utilities/regulators is highly desirable, preferably in international donor programs. Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Demonstrated knowledge of EE policy/regulation with strong skills in strategic planning, management, supervision, procurement, and budgeting. Demonstrated experience working with electric utilities/regulators and strong relationships with relevant stakeholders is highly desirable. Demonstrated skills in building, mobilizing, and leading multidisciplinary teams. Proven ability to work under pressure, and with multiple concurrent demands. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to resolve sensitive and complicated work issues with senior high-level country counterparts, donor representatives, and senior-level staff. Experience working in Jamaica. #LI-JB1