IDG Learning, Energy & Environment for Development
180IO
RTI International is requesting applications for the Agriculture-Energy Advisor role on USAID-funded, the Beyond-the-Grid Program (BTG) under Task Order of Power Africa Indefinite Delivery project. This Task Order intends to expand affordable and reliable electricity services in East Africa, with the ultimate goal of supporting development priorities, including inclusive economic growth, security, and improved health and education outcomes. Positions will be based in Cote D’Ivore and Kenya.
- Master’s degree in a relevant technical field and 15 years’ relevant experience including substantive field experience in Africa
- Understanding/experience with: grid-connected and off-grid energy systems, battery storage, micro-grids, metering technology
- Productive use of energy equipment to power agribusiness
- Demonstrated, strong experience with community engagement, consultative processes, community land rights and issues,
- Demonstrated experience at the energy-agriculture-water nexus
- Demonstrated experience with pay-as-you go, microcredit, micro-entrepreneurship models, community credit (such as Grameen bank), establishment of creditworthiness/credit history
- Demonstrated understanding of economic and business constraints to rural agribusiness
- Demonstrated policy experience
- Strong writing and reporting skills, numerical skills, and project management experience
To Apply: Qualified candidates are invited to apply at https://rtiint.taleo.net/careersection/.rti_External_Careers_International/jobdetail.ftl?job=180IO
Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Only short listed applicants will be contacted. RTI is proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.
Physical and mental demands of this role include those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, as outlined above. Examples include: remaining in a stationary position for long periods of time; operating a computer and other office machinery; thinking, learning, and concentrating effectively and frequently communicating with other people, both within RTI and outside of RTI; frequently moving about inside and travel between offices and laboratories; frequently conducting laboratory site inspections (if applicable), ability to handle the stress associated in meeting frequent, multiple and tight deadlines, ability to work in excess of 40 hours per week as workload and deadlines may require, consistent demonstration of mental stability and ability to have regular, reliable and predictable attendance.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, per RTI procedure 4.2.1.
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