Consultant: Senior Advisory to Jamaica's Ministry of Science, Energy, and Technology

Job Summary:

As the Senior Advisor, you will guide the articulation and development of the national agenda on energy in the areas of science, energy, and technology. This consultancy is projected to start in early to mid-December and will last until March 2022, with the possibility of extension. The consultant will report to MSET’s Permanent Secretary and will be based in Kingston, Jamaica. Objective This consultancy provides substantive policy and strategic technical guidance and support to key initiatives and produces and manages independent research in the energy portfolio

Job Responsibilities:

The following scope of work and deliverables cover not only the work foreseen for the immediate period until March 2022 but also how that work would continue if the contract was extended to cover a full year.

Provide high-level products on energy sector transformation to facilitate a sustainable development model for the country – 50% of time required

• Produce and manage independent policy research and provide policy advice to the Ministry;
• Provide policy support and promote initiatives for advocacy and policy dialogues;
• Review, assess and analyze technical reports, submissions, documents on energy, and make recommendations to the Minister and Permanent Secretary;
• Contribute to the development of Green and White Papers and other policy related documents;
• Prepare briefs, position papers, statements and other technical documents for the Minister and Permanent Secretary;
• Provide advice on transformative action needed to enhance the current legislative and regulatory framework, especially regarding the electricity sector; and
• Identify the synergies between key sectors (e.g., the transport sector) and provide guidance on how these synergies can be improved to meet national goals and objectives

Develop implementation strategies for key priorities in energy sector transformation, such as e-mobility and renewable energy – 50% of time required

• Identify key activities for the implementation of e-mobility in Jamaica;
• Support the technical discussions with key stakeholders and sectors involved in the implementation of e-mobility; and
• Identify opportunities and solutions for the proliferation of renewable energy technologies to meet national policy and international targets

Job Qualifications:

• Post-graduate degree in engineering, energy, economics, or related field;
• A minimum of 10 years’ experience working at a senior level in government, or at an international development organization or policy research entity;
• Experience in tariff review, energy regulation, and financial modeling;
• Experience in the energy sector at the regional and/or international level;
• Extensive knowledge of policy development and policy formulation, and hands-on policy-making experience;
• Experience in facilitating multi-stakeholder and consultative processes, and demonstrated experience in building strategic partnerships; and
• Excellent writing, communication, advocacy skills—able to synthesize and analyze data for the preparation of high-quality policy analysis

How to Apply:

To apply, please submit CV and cover letter to Cayetano Casado ([email protected]) and Clarissa Lehne ([email protected]) at the NDC Partnership Support Unit by 3 December 2021, with the subject line “Jamaica NDC Partnership Senior Energy Advisor.”

Program Overview:

Jamaica’s Ministry of Science, Energy, and Technology has portfolio that is critical to shaping a new Jamaica with significant opportunities emerging based on shifting technologies. The country needs a strong policy, legislative, and regulatory energy ecosystem to advance the national agenda on energy, with links to the climate emission reduction targets. Specifically, the Ministry will lead/contribute to the development of national policies, including: i. A Revised/Updated National Energy Policy and sub-energy policies; ii. A fiscal regime to support emerging trends and industries in energy sector transformation; and iii. An e-mobility implementation strategy

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