Deputy Director of Energy Services

DT Global is driven by a fundamental commitment to one goal: to work in partnership with communities, governments, and the private sector to deliver innovative, data-driven solutions that transform lives beyond expectations. DT Global—launched in 2019—is built on legacy companies AECOM International Development’s Services Sector, Development Transformations, IMC Worldwide, and Cardno International Development. To fulfill its profit-for-purpose mission, DT Global is a key donor to the DT Institute, an independent not-for-profit organization, in support of DTI’s efforts to test new ideas or expand on donor partner priorities with the aim to improve as many lives as possible.

Our global team of almost 2,500 staff and experts work in over 100 countries. We aim to maximize sustainable development impact across a wide range of practice areas, including Conflict Prevention, Stabilization & Transition; Economic Growth; Environment & Infrastructure; Governance; and Human Development. We meet communities where they are on the development spectrum and help them move to where they want to be. Together, we bring over 60 years of experience, relationships, and technical excellence to improve lives around the world on behalf of our partners, clients, and stakeholders.

Overview: DT Global is seeking a Deputy Director of Energy Services to join the Environment and Infrastructure (E&I) Practice. The Deputy Director will report to the Director of Energy Services and will be part of a diverse, multidisciplinary team composed of creative, purpose-driven, and welcoming professionals. The Deputy Director will support the Director to build and grow DT Global’s USAID energy portfolio and pipeline, while also providing thought leadership and technical direction to DT Global’s current projects.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

Technical Leadership

• Contribute to overall strategic vision of energy portfolio and strengthen DT Global’s reputation as a thought leader in the energy sector. Technical areas will include energy policy, energy economics and finance, distributed renewable energy, energy poverty and access, and energy efficiency
• Provide technical backstopping from the home office to project field teams
• Write or contribute to blog posts, articles, and other thought leadership pieces to highlight DT Global’s research and successes in the field
• Conduct regular outreach to thought leaders, clients, and technical partners
• Coordinate and/or lead technical trainings for staff to build skills and attain higher levels of competency and understanding of current trends and best practices in the energy sector, applying lessons learned and experienced gained through field assignments

Business Development

• Support business development efforts from capture phase through live solicitation, which includes participating in pipeline discussions to determine bids to pursue
• Lead or contribute to proposal development, including technical approach, staffing, and partnering strategies and negotiations, and decisions on information gathering trips, and oversee cost development
• Serve as technical writer or contributor for live bids including developing and writing the technical approach for proposals
• Coordinate with other DT Global practices or international offices on business development activities
• Participate in scoping and information gathering trips for anticipated and live proposals and guide staff and consultants supporting research efforts
• Support the development of marketing materials and capability statements for the energy portfolio
• Expand DT Global’s network of potential partners, subcontractors, and individual experts and consultants

Project Management

• Lead or provide backstopping support for project management, financial and operational administration and implementation of DT Global’s donor-funded energy projects as needed
• Support PMU’s to ensure that project technical work plans are executed
• Review and approve technical outputs and deliverables
• Foster collaboration of technical and program management experts
• Support project start-ups and closeouts as needed, including regularly traveling to the field to support project initiatives and backfill project leadership, as necessary
• Lead or contribute to project reporting including quarterly progress reports and annual reports

Education & Minimum Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in energy policy, energy economics, development finance, business administration or related field with a minimum of 9 years of relevant experience; or a PhD in energy, development finance, or related field with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience
• Practical experience working with a range of development program partners, including government agencies, regulatory bodies, utilities, the private sector, financial institutions, NGOs, civil society, consumers, etc.
• Technically conversant in energy access, energy efficiency, emerging technologies, energy sector governance, and a demonstrated ability to acquire new knowledge in areas beyond primary areas of technical expertise
• Experience leading or contributing to USAID business development efforts within the energy sector
• Demonstrated technical writing skills, including lead technical writer of proposals
• Significant past experience working in development, including at least three years working on/for USAID energy projects and a detailed knowledge of USAID project implementation requirements
• Proven ability to function effectively under tight deadlines
• Willingness to travel overseas up to 15% of the time.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, and ability to work independently and on a team
• Written and spoken fluency in English and overall excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD highly preferred in energy policy, energy economics, or development finance

Core Competencies:

• TEAMWORK: Works cooperatively and effectively with others to achieve common goals. Participates in building a culture characterized by inclusion, trust and commitment.
• COMMUNICATION: Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts professionally. Demonstrates effective use of listening skills and displays openness to other people’s ideas and thoughts.
• ADAPTABILITY: Adjusts planned work by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands and competing priorities in a changing environment.
• CUSTOMER/CLIENT FOCUSED: Anticipates, monitors and meets the needs of customers and responds to them in an appropriate and responsive manner.
• DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION: Conveys respect for diverse individuals and perspectives; models inclusive behavior and treats everyone fairly.
• PROFESSIONALISM: Displays appropriate and ethical behavior, integrity and personal presentation in the workplace always; demonstrates respectful communication for others, both verbal and non-verbal.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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