Country: Myanmar
Closing date: 04 Mar 2018
Major Functions
At national level, the RE Technical Advisor will:
- Support WWF’s vision for 100% renewable energy for Myanmar by 2050[1].
- Assist in attracting renewable power investment for Myanmar.
- Support fund raising for further development.
At state/region level, the RE Technical Advisor will:
- Prepare quick power development planning for Kayin state
- Develop project deployment strategy (and encourage private sector) for Kayin state
Build capacity of the state government of Kayin to attract renewable power investment
Support dialogue with partners, private sector, national and state governments/ local authority bodies for renewable power development
Education and Qualification
· Master’s degree in renewable energy or a related field or equivalent related experience
· A Bachelor’s degree with relevant work experience comparable to a Masters will also be considered.
Knowledge
· Technical knowledge of renewable and non-renewable energy options, on/off-grid and decentralised power options
· Knowledge of the realities of government agencies, development partners, donor institutions, and the not-for-profit sector in the project
· Knowledge of conservation and natural resource management issues
Experience
· Minimum 15 years of working experience in renewable power sector for policy, project financing and project development.
· Previous experience with donor funded projects and modalities
· Previous experience in Myanmar is highly desirable
· Proven understanding of policy/institutional context in related fields in Myanmar is an advantage
How to apply:
Closing Date: 4 March 2018 (Sunday)
Interested candidates should email vacancy.mm@wwfgreatermekong.org or send a hard copy cover letter and curriculum vitae in English to 15C, Than Taman Street, Dagon Township Yangon, stating the applied position title. Email application documents should be addressed as Document_Yourfullname. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted