Power Africa Energy Transition Advisor (U.S. Citizens only)

Facilitate collaboration on energy transition in sub-Saharan Africa.

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Application deadline 1 year ago: Wednesday 7 Aug 2024 at 12:00 UTC

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Overview

Facilitate collaboration on energy transition in sub-Saharan Africa.

You have:

  • Experience in energy transition or related fields is required.
  • Strong collaboration skills to foster partnerships among various stakeholders.
  • Ability to engage with senior officials in public and private sectors.
  • Proficiency in strategic planning processes necessary for energy projects.
  • Knowledge of low carbon economic policies and regulations would be beneficial.

The Power Africa Energy Transition Advisor sits within the Power Africa Coordinator’s Office (PACO) Partnerships Office and serves as a link between Power Africa’s interagency partners, the private sector, and development partners, facilitating coordination and collaboration among them on matters related to sub-Saharan Africa’s energy transition. This position plays a crucial role in enhancing strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and activity implementation to address the continent’s transition to a low carbon economy that ensures energy access and security. The Energy Transition Advisor operates within a dynamic and fast-paced environment, working under the general direction of the Partnerships Office Leadership, or designee, and in conjunction with PACO technical teams. The incumbent coordinates between senior officials, public- and private- sector stakeholders, as well as subject matter experts to provide expertise and guidance.

This position offers an opportunity to contribute to the advancement of Power Africa’s topline priorities, shape partnership strategies, and promote effective collaboration among partners to address energy access and electrification in sub-Saharan Africa.

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Potential interview questions

Can you describe a time when you facilitated collaboration between diverse stakeholders? This question assesses your collaboration and facilitation skills in a complex environment. Provide a specific example, detail your role, and highlight the outcome.
How have you contributed to strategic planning in previous roles? Interviewer wants to know how your strategic planning experience relates to energy projects. Pro members can see the explanation.
What challenges have you faced in energy transition projects, and how did you overcome them? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe your experience working with senior governmental officials. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies would you implement to promote energy access in sub-Saharan Africa? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 1 year ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: usaid.gov