RTI International is a research institute based in North Carolina, USA of 5000 employees with worldwide experience implementing international development projects in energy and other disciplines. We have extensive experience implementing a variety of projects worldwide focusing on energy efficiency, utility turnaround, raising private financing for energy infrastructure, working with governments on legal and regulatory reforms to alleviate bottlenecks, and increasing access. Notably, we were recently chosen as the implementing partner for USAID’s Power Africa program for two projects: The Power Africa Off-Grid Program, and the East Africa Energy Program.
Responsibilities:
RTI is seeking a Regulatory and Tariff Advisor for an anticipated upcoming USAID energy project in the Philippines. This will be a senior level position, and candidates should have a proven track record of leadership and the ability to navigate complex political environments.
- Provide technical guidance to the Philippines Energy Regulatory Commission in the review and evaluation of proposed amendments as necessary, and the Philippines energy policies, laws, and regulations.
- Assist in the formulation of regulatory frameworks that support the Philippines government overall agenda of energy resilience and increased renewable energy as envisioned in the Power Development Plans and the National Renewable Energy Program leading to sustained private sector investments.
- Lead capacity building of the Commission in the evaluation of tariff designs, implementation and harmonization of the various energy laws, policies, and regulatory guidelines.
Qualifications:
- Minimum Master’s degree in economics, finance, engineering,
business management, law or other relevant discipline.
- Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in the power
sector with a focus on public policy, sector regulation, and tariffs with
a preference for experience in the Philippines and/or Southeast Asia.
- Strong preference for candidates currently based in the
Philippines.
Knowledge,
Skills and Abilities
- Excellent
leadership, coordination, and organizational awareness skills
- Strong
oral/written communication skills and ability to communicate at multiple levels
in the organization: and ability to coordinate activities with officials from
host country government, US Government, NGO’s, and other agencies;
- Ability
to build effective relationships with all clients, peers, and stakeholders
- Ability
to work hands-on, independently, and within team.
- Strong
organizational and interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team-oriented
setting;
- English
language proficiency
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