Specialist/Manager - Public Private Partnerships - Energy Sector

Our client has over 30 years' experience assisting governments, communities, and the private sector. As a non-for-profit, independent research org based in USA having global presence. The org is working to develop and implement low-emissions energy technology alternatives, raise private financing for energy infrastructure, bring efficiency to utilities, work with governments on legal and regulatory reforms to alleviate bottlenecks in energy generation and consumption, and increase access to green energy to sustain economic growth and reduce poverty.

- The org is hiring a public-private partnership (PPP) Specialist Task Order Technical Support for South Asia Regional Energy Partnership (SAREP) activity.

Responsibilities of the PPP Specialist include, but are not limited to:

- Develop new models for PPPs and engage with the private sector to mobilize investments.

- Assist financial institutions to develop risk-mitigation strategies for clean energy projects.

- Develop capacity of financial institutions and banks to evaluate clean energy projects, as well as climate-related risks of RE and non-renewable energy projects.

- Support the development of financial mechanisms and partnerships that facilitate increased energy sector investment and mitigate risk for project developers, including blending financing and other risk-mitigation tools.

- Develop new PPP models based optimal risk-reward equation and considering international and domestic best practices.

- Conduct road shows and investor meets to seek feedback on new PPP models.

- Collaborate with utilities/regulators/organizations in testing and refining new PPP models through pilots.

- Assist PPL among other stakeholders to launch competitive procurements.

- Conduct pre-feasibility studies for future private sector investment opportunities.

- Support awareness building, technical support, and investment promotion activities that facilitate the private sector's entry into the energy sector.

- Leverage private sector resources that are willing to partner to implement smart technologies.

- Support investment mobilization efforts by reviewing risk-reward frameworks, vetting bid and contract documents, and providing analytical inputs to develop/refine private sector engagement strategies in the energy sector, particularly in areas such as power distribution, smart meters, electric vehicles, energy efficient appliances/equipment, etc.

- Maintain a database of private sector firms and investor guidebooks and pitchbooks.

- Work with institutions such as NITI Aayog, Forum of Regulators, etc., in replicating successes at the broader level in India and South Asia.

- Prepare and author reports, research papers, articles documenting evidence and experience from pilots and other studies.

- Provide technical expertise on business models and financial products and services.

Qualifications:

- Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field and 6 years of relevant experience including working on public private sector partnerships and private sector investment; or bachelor's degree and 8 years of experience.

- Experience facilitating and negotiating public private partnerships across a variety of sectors, prior experience within the energy sector is strongly preferred.

- Well networked with leading technology players, financial institutions, and service providers.

- Prior experience working on a donor-funded projects is a plus.

- Demonstrated attention to detail, ability to follow procedures, meet deadlines and work independently and cooperatively with team members.

- Strong oral/written communication skills and ability to communicate at multiple levels in the organization.

- Ability to coordinate activities with officials from host country government, US Government, NGOs, and other agencies.

- Ability to build effective relationships with all clients, peers, and stakeholders.

- Ability to work hands-on, independently, and within team.

- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team-oriented setting.

- Experience in general business administration and financial management.

- English language proficiency.