Project Description

Position Description

• Serve as the primary point of contact with USAID/Ecuador with regard to day-to-day implementation and contract management.
• Serve as main liaison with USAID and RTI home office on technical, program implementation, and reporting requirements.
• Provide overall project vision and leadership, manage overall project design and delivery, and guide work planning and technical activity implementation to meet Ecuador’s clean energy objectives in line with local priorities and USAID/Ecuador directives.
• Lead engagement with key stakeholders, including national ministries, municipal governments, local businesses and business associations, civil society organizations and community-based organizations, and academic institutions for effective design and implementation.
• Provide overall quality review, feedback, and mentoring of personnel so that they are motivated, focused, and positioned to deliver high-quality outcomes; promote a positive and productive team environment.
• Hold primary responsibility for all technical aspects of Activity performance as well as the effective, efficient, and timely implementation of all activities including management of staff and consultants, oversight of work plans, coordination with Activity partners, and project financial management.
• Ensure all project deliverables exceed expectations and are managed within budget.
• Ensure internal integration of project activities through: 1) the annual work plan and budgeting process; 2) creating/maintaining an effective project management team; 3) overseeing an effective monitoring and evaluation system.

• Bachelor’s and 15 years of experience, Master's degree and 12 years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Relevant degree in engineering, public policy, international development, or other relevant field.
• At least 5 years of previous demonstrated leadership and management experience at a level commensurate to that of a COP, such as Country Director or Team Lead.
• Experience leading clean energy and/or energy efficiency programs.
• Sound knowledge of Ecuador’s development, energy, and climate priorities and initiatives, with experience in private sector engagement, and climate action.
• Demonstrated experience developing excellent collaborative working relationships with counterparts, other contractors, local civil society organizations, the private sector, and international organizations and donors.
• Demonstrated track record of managing complex donor-funded projects, preferably with multiple simultaneous activities.
• Demonstrated ability to integrate private sector, local civil society, gender inclusiveness, climate risk analysis, and knowledge generation into work planning and implementation.
• Demonstrated ability to communication effectively with high-level stakeholders in national government and donor organizations.
• Fluent written and oral communication skills in both Spanish and English.