Director - Clean Power Programme - NGO

Organization: SHAKTI SUSTAINABLE ENERGY FOUNDATION

Job Title: DIRECTOR - CLEAN POWER PROGRAMME

Reports to: CHIEF OF PROGRAMS

Location: NEW DELHI

Introduction:

Shakti Sustainable Energy Foundation (Shakti) was established in 2009 to support India's developmental and energy security objectives. The organization works to facilitate India's transition to a cleaner energy future by aiding the design and implementation of policies that promote solutions across clean power, energy efficiency, sustainable transport, and climate policy segments. Over the last many years, Shakti has become a trusted partner of many policy makers who have requested for Shakti's input. Shakti is funded by global and Indian philanthropies with a strong interest in preventing climate change and mitigating harmful carbon emissions.

Shakti believes that robust policy frameworks are necessary for large scale, transformative change. Therefore, they bring together experts from government (national, state and local decision-makers), business, civil society and academia to craft robust policies. They evaluate the results of their own work rigorously, measuring success using clear metrics based on quantifiable clean energy contributions. They work through cross-sectoral strategies with the goal of achieving synergistic results and broad impact and emphasize on strategic communications to expand their impact and reach.

Read more about Shakti Sustainable Energy Foundation's work at:http://www.shaktifoundation.in/

Reason to Hire:

Shakti Sustainable Energy Foundation is looking to hire a Director to lead the Clean Power Programme. The incumbent will design and implement a comprehensive multiyear strategy to bring about material policy change in the sector area by working collaboratively with key public and private sector stakeholders through systematic networking and practical programme collaboration. The incumbent will be responsible to independently handling a program portfolio of approximately USD 3.0 million annually.

The organization is looking for a leader who aspires to make a difference on the fight against climate change, one of the greatest global challenges of this generation, and to work with the who's who of the sector.

Roles and Responsibilities:

- Institutional Representation

- Sector Strategy

- Programme Implementation

- Stakeholders Engagement

Note: The roles and responsibilities outlined above are not meant to be an exhaustive list of tasks. The need for flexibility is required and the job holder is expected to carry out any other related duties that are within the employee's skills and abilities whenever reasonably instructed.

Must Haves:

- Master's degree or equivalent in Energy / Environment / Engineering / or related stream from a reputed University / Institute.

- Minimum 12 years of work experience of which at least 5 years' experience in Power Sector is required.

- Strong technical knowledge of clean power, including Renewable Energy, Energy Access, and Electric Utilities and related issues, policies, regulations, and programs at international, national, state and city level

- Ability to interact with a wide variety of external stakeholders including government officials, and representatives from private sector, civil society organisations, and national and international think tanks and research institutions

- Superior team working and collaboration skills.

Third Sector Partners is a pioneering cause-connected executive search firm and has been retained for this position. Interested candidates can send in their CVs along with three references and a cover note to cleanpowerprogramme@gmail.com Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.