Energy Efficiency Governance Expert-Ukraine
Tetra Tech is powering a just energy transition for all. We are Leading with Science® to advance the clean energy projects and policies the world needs to achieve climate and decarbonization goals. We help create sustainable utilities and modern power grids. We promote equality and inclusivity in the global energy sector. We work with governments, policy planners, investors, power project developers, and international development agencies to increase energy access, strengthen energy security, and power economies.
Tetra Tech is implementing the recently awarded five-year USAID Securing Power, Advancing Resilience & Connectivity Activity (SPARC), which will provide strategic technical and procurement assistance to the Government of Ukraine (GOU), focusing on enhancing the resilience, reliability, affordability, and security of the electricity, natural gas, and district heating sectors. This includes addressing the challenges posed by the current war, as well as preparing for future post-war reconstruction in Ukraine.
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Position responsibilities
Tetra Tech will mobilize energy efficiency investments in the commercial and industrial sectors and support initiatives that reduce energy consumption through conservation and technological advancements that will ultimately lead to lower costs for all energy consumers. Tetra Tech will seek to facilitate at least $1 billion in demand-side management investments, primarily from the private sector.
Position responsibilities
- Work closely with the Deputy Industry and Municipal Leads on DSM related Component planning and deliverables drafting
- Participate in the development of sector policies on energy efficiency
- Provide advocacy and facilitate the engagement of the GoU and other stakeholders on energy efficiency policy related activities
- Support financial and economic analysis on sectoral energy efficiency action plans, heat supply schemes, pre-feasibility studies and other relevant deliverables
- Support the prioritization of energy efficiency projects and outreach to potential financiers.
- Support the Component 2 Lead on progress reports, annual workplans and MELP
- Coordinate with subcontractors and other technical experts for the implementation of activities under Component 2
- Support the design and delivery of capacity-building to national stakeholders
- Provide training and represent SPARC in conferences, workshops, and other events
Minimum qualifications
- Master’s degree or a bachelor’s degree with equivalent combination of experience and education in economics, finance, or a related field
- At least 8 years of professional experience
- At least 5 years of experience on sustainable energy
- Experience in energy efficiency policy development
- Sound knowledge of EU and national regulations on energy efficiency
- Experience in advocacy and stakeholder engagement
- Experience in working within large teams from diverse backgrounds and skill sets
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Fluency in English
Valued qualifications
- Fluency in Ukrainian or Russian
- Strong organization/analytical skills; experience working with detailed technical data and reports
- Demonstrated experience on IFI financing of energy projects
- Experience working on USAID or other donor-funded projects
Physical demands & work environment
- Travel within Ukraine and abroad may be required.
- Requires presence in SPARC’s office in Kyiv and can involve hybrid work in accordance with Tetra Tech policies and at the discretion of SPARC’s Chief of Party.
Project Opportunity
About Tetra Tech:
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