Regional Programmes Head Latin America and Caribbean Region

Regional Programmes Head Latin America and Caribbean Region - LAC (P3)

Do you see yourself leading the overall program management, direction, relationships, coordination, implementation, execution, control and completion of the ISAs Programs for the Latin America and Caribbean Region (LAC)? Can you achieve this within the mandated budget, and time, aligning quality and consistency with ISAs organisational strategy, frameworks, and methodologies?? Then please read on

Your New Organisation

The International Solar Alliance (ISA) is an international organisation, co-founded by France and India. The ISA is a 110 member-state organisation, headquartered in Gurgaon, National Capital Region of India. At ISA, we strive to transition and transform the energy sector from fossil based to a zero-carbon solar energy source. We are establishing a dedicated platform of cooperation among solar rich countries where the global community, including bilateral and multilateral organizations, corporates, industry, and other stakeholders, can make a positive contribution to the solar energy transition. We are helping our Member States meet their energy needs in a safe, convenient, affordable, equitable and sustainable manner.

Your New Role

Reporting to the Chief of Unit Programmes & Project Implementation or a designated officer, you will be responsible for the identification of strategic programme and project implementation opportunities for ISA in this sector (within the LAC Region). You will lead the identification, building and the establishment of partnerships, the preparation of funding proposals, and organize and participate in meetings and workshops, and provide support to the implementation of existing projects, associated with the LAC Region.

Your Broader Scope of Work (but not limited to)

• Establish collaborative partnerships with all relevant stakeholder groups as required
• Identify & propose new opportunities
• Provide technical assistance to the programme partners
• Take full and complete responsibility for the implementation and management of the Programme
• Support the monitoring and reporting of the programme

Education

• Advanced university degree (Masters degree or equivalent degree) in engineering, electrical engineering, energy management, power generation, distribution or transmission, solar or renewable energy, civil engineering, or another relevant field.
• Applicants with bachelors degree combined with four additional years of relevant experience may be considered.

What you will need to succeed

• Minimum 8 years of demonstrable relevant experience in the technical area of renewable energy systems, in particular solar energy, energy access, development infrastructure, power generation, electricity transmission and /or power distribution (on and off-grid) - preferably within the LAC Region.
• Relevant experience working with regional/international institutions/private sector groups/donors in the sector of renewable energy will be an advantage.
• 2 years of relevant field level project implementation experience in developing countries within the LAC Region is preferred.

Languages

The role demands substantial writing and verbal communications skills. As English is the official and working language of the Organization, excellent command of both written and spoken English is required. Knowledge of other languages (i.e., French, Spanish and Arabic) would be an advantage.

Your Place of Work (if successful with the recruitment process)

This role will be based out of the Secretariat of the ISA, Gurgaon, Haryana State, India with frequent travel to the designated region

Your pay and benefits

The ISA offers a competitive remuneration package (salary and benefits) based on the UN Common System; ISA aims to become an employer of choice. Consequently, ISA offers competitive salary and benefits.

At ISA, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and provide an equal employment opportunity for all our employees and applicants. We will consider all qualified applicants without regarding an individuals race, colour, gender/gender expression/orientation, and religion.

The ISA seeks to obtain and retain a staff reflecting its geographical representation and diversity and as such, primarily prefers and recruits staff from its member countries.

Applications close: 30 January 2023 at 12 midnight IST

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