Renewable Energy Expert

Renewable Energy Expert

Pro Sidian seeks a Renewable Energy Expert to support an engagement for Millennium Foundation of Kosovo ("MFK") funded by The United States of America through The Millennium Challenge Corporation ("MCC"). MCC is an innovative and independent U.S. foreign assistance agency that is helping lead the fight against global poverty. MCC forms partnerships with developing countries that are committed to good governance, economic freedom and investing in their citizens.

MCC is a prime example of smart U.S. Government assistance in action, benefiting both developing countries and the American taxpayers.

The central goal of this procurement activity is for MFK to conduct a series of capacity building activities to build the institutional and technical capacities of the Kosovo Credit Guarantee Fund (KCGF), its partner financial institutions, and key public and private sector key stakeholders so that KCGF can launch and implement a renewable energy guarantee window to support its partner financial institutions on a sustainable cost-recovery basis.

FK is seeking the professional services of program management to represent and support the overall implementation and management of the Renewable Energy Facilitation activities under the Kosovo Threshold Program during the implementation period. The Kosovo Threshold Program addresses two key constraints to Kosovo's economic growth: an unreliable supply of electricity; and real and perceived weakness in rule of law, government accountability and transparency.

Activities will generally fall under six main categories of services:
1) General program management,
2) Detailed Design and assistance in the development of necessary procurement tender documents,
3) Assistance with required procurements,
4) Oversight of all activities and tracking program deliverables and disbursements,
5) Donor outreach and capital raising activities assisting MFK and on behalf of key parties designated by MFK,
6) Program close-out support

This is a Contract Contingent position responsible for the provision of support on renewable energy technical and regulatory aspects under the direction of the Program Manager.

Job Requirements:

• Renewable energy expert should have experience and qualifications in the projects of similar size and scope, and in the context of donor-funded development projects;
• Renewable energy expert will be based in Pristina, Kosovo periodically;
• Business analysis, feasibility studies and resource assessment for Renewable Energy projects is required;
• Undertake field visits and surveys, data gathering, collect and share reports with partners/stakeholders;
• Support the project team/s in the design, development, implementation, management and monitoring of renewable interventions; and
• Willingness to travel regularly and work periodically in Pristina, Kosovo is required.

In order to perform the statement of work set forth for this client project, the Renewable Energy Expert must meet both the minimum education and experience requirements set forth:

• University degree in engineering, economics, law or other relevant fields.
• At least 10 years demonstrable experience with delivery of renewable energy or consulting projects in developing or emerging countries.
• Specific experience with project financing is also highly valued.
• Demonstrated experience and demonstrated skills in planning, procurement, monitoring and reporting in the project environments of relevant nature.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
• Experience in similar projects and developing country context like Kosovo is an advantage.

Teamwork – ability to foster teamwork collaboratively as a participant, and effectively as a team leader Leadership – ability to guide and lead colleagues on projects and initiatives Business Acumen – understanding and insight into how organizations perform, including business processes, data, systems, and people Communication – ability to effectively communicate to stakeholders of all levels orally and in writing Motivation – persistent in pursuit of quality and optimal client and company solutions Agility – ability to quickly…