Job Abstract

Position Summary:

The USAID/Guatemala Energía Sostenible para Productividad y Prosperidad (ESPP) activity proposed by the Advancing Modern Power through Utility Partnerships (AmpUp) program will develop a rural electrification planning platform and design a financing mechanism to promote productive uses of electricity in Guatemala.  These activities will support increased access to electricity service in elected areas of rural Guatemala including the Western Highlands, Alta Verapaz, Baja Verapaz, and other departments.

The Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing NRECA International engagement in all activities related to ESPP, including directing NRECA employee and support personnel activities related to this project.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Leads NRECA team activities to support the Guatemala AmpUp activity as proposed. Identifies potential value chains that would be included in an eventual productive use of electricity loan program, evaluate viability, evaluate technology solutions, and identify financing required for implementation, with support from NRECA International home office staff.
• Oversees value chain mapping to identify the nexus of electrification expansion and productive uses.
• Supervises data collection to identify affordability constraints and financing requirements.
• Evaluates productive use demand and financing needs for productive use loans.
• Directs development of a productive use loan fund that will be launched during project implementation.
• Monitors ESPP activity progress.
• Drafts and submits quarterly, semi-annual and annual progress reports to NRECA and USAID.
• Supervises NRECA staff in Guatemala.
• Coordinates program progress with USAID and Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, CNEE, INDE, and other key electrification program entities.
• Responsible for the security, management and disposal of any confidential information

Direct Reports to this Position:

Local NRECA Guatemala Staff

Formal Education Required:

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, non-profit management or a similar degree. Master’s degree preferred.
 

Experience and Certifications Required:

A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in electrification program and specifically productive use of electricity program development or management.

FLSA Status: Exempt

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required (as demonstrated by prior work experience):

• Spanish fluency required.
• Ability to work with a wide variety of people to foster cooperation toward achievement of shared objectives.
• Ability to lead people, with a track record of developing, motivating and delegating responsibilities across team members.
• Ability to be persuasive, negotiate, and collaborate with individuals at all levels inside and outside of the organization
• Interpersonal skills, member service orientation and ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to conceptualize, produce and disseminate high-quality materials.
• Ability to effectively interact with others and work in a team environment and providing follow-up when needed.
• Ability to communicate, both verbally and in writing, with a diverse membership, employees and/or vendors in a clear and precise manner.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, Outlook, Power Point) and to operate various office equipment such as personal computer, copier, printer, fax machine or other job-related equipment.
• Ability to provide service excellence by building relationships, being resourceful, responsive and respectful.
• Ability to report to the office site as required.

Essential Physical Requirements:

• The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal and extensive reading.
• Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work.

Disclaimer Statement: The preceding job description has been written to reflect management’s assignment of essential functions. It does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Additional Requirement:

The preceding job description has been written to reflect management’s assignment of essential functions. It does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

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