Energy Sector Experts - USAID Urja Nepal
Tetra Tech’s International Development Services, based in Arlington, VA, is recruiting for a variety of energy sector experts based in Nepal to support the implementation of USAID’s Urja Nepal Activity. The experts will implement technical activities with the project management team based in Kathmandu. These positions may be part-time or full-time and are contingent upon contract award.
The successful candidates should have leadership and mid- to senior-level technical experience in one or more the following areas:
- Distributed energy specialists
- Distribution engineers
- Energy economists
- Energy policy specialists
- Energy procurement systems
- Energy resource diversification specialist
- Finance and tariff specialists
- IT platform/software development specialists
- Legal and regulatory specialists
- Market competition promotion (energy-specific)
- Modern energy technology specialists (design, adoption, integration and scale-up)
- Modern gas system specialists
- Natural gas infrastructure specialist
- Power engineers
- Power sector planning specialists (policies and tools)
- Private sector engagement specialist
- Regional trade specialists (electricity, clean coal, and gas)
- Renewable energy engineers
- Transmission and distribution system operators
- Utility improvement and transformation specialists
Essential KSA’s required (experience, skills, education, certification, etc.):
- An undergraduate degree in engineering, physics or similar technical field.
- A Master’s degree in economics, energy, engineering, finance, management, policy, legal, and/or other related fields.
- Minimum 5-10 years of experience supporting or leading energy sector projects, with demonstrable experience in the electricity sector.
- Experience supporting USAID or other donor-funded energy projects in South Asia required.
- Ability to build effective relationships with peers, supervisors, clients, and stakeholders.
- Familiarity with the political, social and cultural context of working in Nepal is required.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Fluency in English (reading, writing and presentation skills) is required.
Valued but not required KSA’s:
- Fluency in Nepali is a plus.
Line management responsibility:
Physical demands & work environment:
- Office setting.
- Regional travel will be required.
To be considered applicants must submit the following as part of the online application process:
* Cover Letter
* CV in reverse chronological format
Please ensure that all necessary documents are uploaded, as incomplete applications and/or corrupt files may delay processing of your application or remove you from consideration. Applications that do not meet the minimum requirements listed above will not be considered. No phone calls will be accepted.
Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting, engineering, and technical services worldwide. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees - 20,000 people working together across disciplines and time zones to provide smart, sustainable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development. Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in over 400 locations around the world. We offer competitive compensation and benefits and are searching for innovative people to join our teams. We are an equal opportunity employer: EOE AA/M/F/Vets/Disability.
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