Senior Energy Advisor at RTI International

Specific Responsibilities:

•  Manage, supervise and coordinate technical services and technical project teams
•  Prioritize project activities in-country, and provide thought leadership and technical support as needed to accelerate a support activity.
•  Regularly liaise with the Power Africa Coordinator's Office, USAID missions, and other USG agencies, as appropriate.
•  Maintain strong relationships with relevant regional organizations, such as the African Development Bank, and with private sector companies and host country governments.
•  Facilitate/lead activities on increased connections and productive use of energy
•  Facilitate/lead activities aimed at improving operational and commercial effectiveness of distribution utilities
•  Facilitate the development of generation and transmission projects and the development of enabling environment policy, legal and regulatory instruments
•  Facilitate/support private investment participation in off-grid and on-grid projects
•  Assist Power Africa in analyzing potential transactions to select projects most relevant to meet Power Africa's goals, including advising on which projects should be prioritized
•  Lead preparation of weekly summaries of key outcomes or new developments in the power sector
•  Lead preparation of required deliverables for USAID, including weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual, and other reports
•  University degree in engineering, energy, economics, law, or related field
•  A Master's Degree is preferred
•  Minimum 10 years' experience implementing energy programs. Africa work experience is preferred.
•  Extensive network in East Africa's power sector including public and private parties and the development community required.
•  Prior experience with donor project management policies, procedures and reporting requirements, particularly USAID is highly desired.
•  Strong writing and communication skills in English is essential. Excellent skills in written reports and power point presentations is a must.