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.

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  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).

Requirements

• 
  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.