Off Grid Energy Specialist, USAID, Power Africa

1 week ago


Washington, United States Jefferson Consulting Group Full time
Renewable Energy Expert Job Description

We are seeking a highly experienced and skilled Renewable Energy Expert to join our team at Jefferson Consulting Group. This role will play a critical part in advancing the goal of doubling access to electricity in sub-Saharan Africa.

About the Role:

The successful candidate will provide expert services to our Energy/Beyond the Grid (BTG) team, focusing on off-grid energy program management and related activity design and implementation. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the off-grid energy sector, with experience building and maintaining relationships with private sector partners, other funders and donors, and other key stakeholders.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Support coordination efforts with Power Africa off-grid stakeholders to include representing Power Africa in working groups, deep-dives, and coordination sessions.
  • Provide strategic and programmatic inputs related to off-grid energy activities across the Coordinator's Office, including briefings and program designs, and liaise closely with the Power Africa interagency.
  • Manage the reporting, updating, and maintenance of BTG information and tools, including regular data collection and verification exercises with partners and awardees.

Key Skills and Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree and a minimum of ten (10) years of related professional experience or a Master's degree and a minimum of five (5) or more years of related experience.
  • Experience working in the off-grid energy sector.
  • Mastery of a wide range of methods for the assessment and improvement of complex programs, processes, and systems.

Salary and Benefits:

This position offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plan match, annual leave, education reimbursement, life insurance, disability insurance, cafeteria plan, and employee assistance program.

How to Apply:

Please submit your application to us via email, and we will be in touch with further details about the next steps in the process. We look forward to hearing from you.



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