Renewable Energy Consultant – Unite Caribbean

Job Description

Our client is looking for Renewable Energy Consultant

Responsibilities:

1. Develop a Comprehensive Market Analysis of the renewable energy

sector in the Caribbean

 In conjunction with the Department Director, and other support staff as

necessary, undertake desktop research and conduct assessments to

determine the challenges and opportunities in the water and waste-water

sectors in various Caribbean countries

 Identify priority projects within the renewable energy sectors based on the

specific needs as well as the expertise available within Unite Caribbean.

2. Seek out opportunities to projects within the renewable energy Sector

 Actively research prospective business opportunities and funding for the

renewable energy sector of Unite Caribbean, develop and manage

partnerships, both with potential clients and Caribbean high-potential

providers (technical partners and companies)

 Carry out exploratory and fact-finding missions to provide visibility, business

development and close partnerships in the water and waste-water sectors

 As part of a team, contribute to the development of technical proposals in

response to RFQ/RFT and EOIs.

3. Execute Projects within the Climate Resilience, Environment and Water

and Waste Sectors

 For projects successfully acquired, development and implement action plans

for the timely completion of these projects in keeping with the agreed terms of

reference and the client expectations. In particular:

a. Develop analysis plans and collect relevant data

b. Conduct qualitative and quantitative analyses required in clients’

projects

c. Undertake surveys; design data collection tools; review, analyze and

interpret responses, identify problems/issues and prepare preliminary

conclusions

d. Run focus group and undertakes outreach activities; participate in the

development of training workshops, seminars, etc.; participate in and

make presentations on assigned topics/activities

e. Participate in or lead field missions, including provision of guidance to

external stakeholders and drafting mission reports

f. Structure work products and deliver as agreed with key project

stakeholders on quality, cost, timeframe

g. Present findings, recommendations, and deliverables to client

representatives

 Perform any other duties as required

Qualifications

 Graduate degree in Energy Engineering, Environmental Science, Public Policy,

Economics, or a related field.

 Minimum 5 years experience in renewable energy project development, policy

advisory, or energy planning.

 Proven experience working in the Caribbean or small island developing states

(SIDS) is highly desirable.

 Familiarity with Caribbean energy challenges (e.g., high fossil fuel dependence,

islanded grids, climate vulnerability).

 Strong problem-solving skills, using data management skills and analytical

abilities, both quantitative and qualitative

 Ability to prioritize with strong planning and organizational skills

 Foster an efficient, innovative and team-oriented work environment

 Mandatory Technical Skills:

o Strong presentation and communication skills in English. (French, French

Creole and/or Spanish would be an asset)

o Excellent writing and editing skills to produce reports and powerpoints

Contract & Remuneration

 Work contract, full-time

 Individual Contractor’s Agreement

 Duty station: Unite Caribbean office in Barbados, St. Lucia or Guadeloupe

 Short-term missions to other Caribbean countries expected up to 20% of project

activities