Senior Program Officer, Global Energy Innovation

4 weeks ago

Washington, Washington, D.C., United States Bezos Earth Fund Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Program Officer to lead the conception, creation, and implementation of Bezos Earth Fund initiatives on energy. The successful candidate will have a deep understanding of the global energy sector and experience in strategy formulation and multi-stakeholder convening.

The ideal candidate will have a strong analytical competency and quantitative skills, with proven ability to deliver high-quality work. They will also have a deep commitment to the mission and values of the Bezos Earth Fund and excellent academic credentials and professional drive.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide timely strategic and technical input into program and project concept and proposal developments.
  • Develop and implement specific activities and projects the Bezos Earth Fund actively oversees and is involved in.
  • Conduct analysis to analyze the potential impact of different initiatives.
  • Lead the Earth Fund's engagement with stakeholder groups, grantees, and partner foundations to advance its initiatives in the area of energy innovation.
  • Build and strengthen selected strategic partnerships within the industry, research organizations, and other energy transition alliances.
  • Contribute strategic and innovative thinking around emerging areas of focus to boost system change to accelerate the energy transition within this decade.
  • Identify, vet, and recommend organizations for grant funding.
  • Liaise with the Director of Global Energy Innovation to prepare internal reports on project and program progress.
  • Manage the delivery of projects across the lifecycle.
  • Manage grant portfolios and relationships with partners/grantees.
  • Participate in learning and evaluation activities to guide the evolution of programmatic work.

Requirements:

  • Master's degree in energy engineering, environmental engineering, environmental science, business strategy, or economics.
  • At least 10 years demonstrated experience and knowledge directly in the global energy sector with an understanding of climate and clean energy industry issues.
  • At least 8 years' demonstrated experience in industry with strategic advisory and project management responsibilities.
  • Technical knowledge of renewable energy technology solutions and practical experience in renewable energy programs and project development and management.
  • Experience working in international organizations and emerging markets preferred.

Skills and Competencies:

  • A deep commitment to the mission and values of the Bezos Earth Fund.
  • Excellent academic credentials and professional drive.
  • Strong analytical competency and quantitative skills, with proven ability to deliver high-quality work.
  • Strong knowledge of technical and economic dimensions of clean energy challenges and solutions.
  • Strong project management skills.
  • Strong analytical skills, including experience in demand sizing, impact sizing, and cash flow modeling.
  • Entrepreneurial mindset and ability to identify new impactful ideas.
  • The ability to bring diverse groups of people together to work towards a common goal.
  • Exceptional verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong coordination and project management skills.
  • Great attention to detail, drive, enthusiasm, and self-motivation.
  • Can think creatively about program development and manage multiple program components, from initial design to implementation and reporting.
  • Self-starter with ability to juggle multiple assignments/priorities at one time and work under tight deadlines.
  • Fluency in English.
  • Strong experience of using Microsoft Office and Excel.
  • Ability to both collaborate with teams and when required, work autonomously and/or lead on a stream of work (with minimal supervision).

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

  • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  • May require extended hours for urgent issues or to meet established deadlines.
  • This is a hybrid position based in Washington, D.C.
  • May undertake domestic and/or international travel, per business needs from time to time.

Salary Range: $175,000 - $220,000

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