Opportunity
Abt Associates, a global leader in technical assistance, program implementation and international development, seeks qualified individuals to fulfill the position of Renewable Energy Investment Advisor for the USAID Clean Power Asia program, reporting to the Task 3 (Investment Mobilization) Lead. The purpose of USAID Clean Power Asia is to accelerate the regional transition to a high performing, low carbon power sector. The Activity assist the governments of the Lower Mekong and other developing countries in Asia in energy planning and promotes an effective policy, regulatory, and technical environment for low-emissions growth in the power sector, while simultaneously attracting public- and private-sector investment in Renewable Energy (RE) development. USAID Clean Power Asia is focused on solar, wind, small hydro (<15 MW), and biomass residues.
The program focuses on the four Lower Mekong countries of Cambodia, Lao PDR, Thailand and Vietnam, but may expand to Indonesia and the Philippines on a limited and strategic basis. It also implements activities on the ASEAN regional level.
Overall Responsibilities
The RE Investment Advisor will work in close coordination with the project team, under the direct supervision and guidance of the Task 3 Team Leader (Task 3 – Investment Mobilization), to:
Position Specific Responsibilities
The Renewable Energy Investment Advisor works under the direct supervision of the Task 3 Team Leader. Overall, the Investment Advisor will support work in the Mekong countries, and broader ASEAN, related to investment mobilization from public and private sector into RE. American firms with operations in ASEAN as well as other multi-national and national businesses are a priority group with whom the program wishes to engage. Candidates with proven networks and contacts that will provide an entre for the program to promote Investment in RE among these entities will be viewed quite favorably. Specific responsibilities of the RE Investment Advisor include, but are not limited to:
Required Qualifications
Desired Qualifications (candidates meeting required qualifications will be viewed preferentially if they have one or more of these additionally desired qualifications)
Relevant Professional Skills (candidates should be able to adequately explain their strengths and weaknesses with regard to the following skills)
Application Procedure
Interested candidates may express their interest by emailing
recruitement@usaidcleanpowerasia.com referencing “RE INVESTMENT” in the subject line. Deadline for applications is July 20, 2018. Applications received after this date will not be considered.
To be considered for the position, your emailed application MUST INCLUDE the following information (failure to provide this information will result in your application being removed from consideration):
Additional Documentation
If selected for an interview, the following documents will be required. While not required as part of the initial application, Abt appreciates candidates who chose to submit these documents as part of the application package:
Due to the volume of anticipated applicants, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Interviews will be scheduled as warranted and may be conducted in person or via electronic means.
Abt Associates is doing business as Abt Associates Thailand, registered with the Thailand Department of Commerce. Abt Associates is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse workforce.
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