Tetra Tech International Development Services headquartered in Arlington, VA is searching for a Utility Reform Advisor for an anticipated USAID energy project based out of Papua New Guinea (PNG). This energy project will contribute to significantly achieving the goal of connecting 70% of PNG’s population to electricity by 2030. The PNG Electrification Partnership (PEP) will do this through strengthening of key energy sector institutions, off-grid electrification, and increasing private investment. The Utility Reform Advisor will provide technical assistance to reform/restructure utility companies and improve their operational performance to make them self-sufficient and sustainable. This role is a fixed term for the duration of the five-year project.

Position responsibilities:

· Lead activities in planning, design, development, and implementation of utility related projects, focused on power generation, transmission, or distribution.

· Carry out and lead the development of resource assessments, utility management and operation due-diligence, utility performance assessment, feasibility studies, technology evaluations, market assessments, policy evaluations, and economic analyses in electricity sector

· Document and report on project activities, prepare position papers and technical review documents to assist in sharing project successes and lessons learned

· Interact directly with client, sponsors, and stakeholders

Essential KSA’s required (experience, skills, education, certification, etc.):

· Master’s degree in Power Systems, Electrical Engineering, or related field;

· Minimum of 10 years of work experience in the electricity sector, especially in utility management positions, operation, and maintenance;

· Experience in the implementation of power generation, transmission, or distribution technologies

· Experience in implementing improvements in utility operations, including electricity loss reduction strategies, outages reduction, network quality improvements, etc.;