LatAm & Caribbean Public Sector Engagement Lead

ImpactAlpha; Colombia; Hybrid; COP 287,751,000 - 479,586,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

International environment

Flexibility & balance

Paid time off

Professional development

Barbados workspace

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

RELP seeks a Public Sector Engagement Manager for the Latin America and Caribbean region. Reporting to the Director of Country Operations Latam, you will drive RELP’s regional growth by leading government engagement, shaping country pipelines, and defining scope with the delivery team.

Strong language, network and energy market knowledge are essential. You will design strategic partnerships, coordinate with global teams, and oversee workshops and cooperation agreements to accelerate renewable

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience managing energy projects with governments and/or utilities in LATAM/Caribbean.
• Fluent in English and Spanish.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Energy, Engineering, Finance, Business or related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong network with Ministries of Energy, Utilities and Regulators in the region.
• Proven track record delivering complex projects and partnerships.
• Knowledge of national electricity markets, renewable energy and relevant tech in the region.
• Capability to manage objectives at senior levels and deliver results.
• Willingness to travel frequently within LATAM and occasionally abroad.

Responsibilities

• Design and lead RELP’s growth strategy for LATAM/Caribbean region.
• Map and prioritise target countries and build a pipeline for engagement.
• Lead engagements with target governments to secure partnerships.
• Maintain channels with governments, utilities, regulators, development partners and private sector actors.
• Coordinate with RELP delivery teams to tailor programs like CAPP to regional needs.
• Represent RELP at events and regional forums to showcase support.
• Prepare workshops, programs and country-level cooperation plans.
• Ensure alignment among regional stakeholders and initiatives.
• Develop and manage partnership agreements and governance documents.
• Monitor regulatory and market developments affecting clean energy and financing.

Skills

Energy project mgmt

Bilingual EN/ES

Stakeholder engagement

Gov't & utilities networks

Project leadership

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Energy/Engineering/Finance/Business

Job description

RELP seeks a Public Sector Engagement Manager for the Latin America and Caribbean region. Reporting to the Director of Country Operations Latam, you will drive RELP’s regional growth by leading government engagement, shaping country pipelines, and defining scope with the delivery team.

Strong language, network and energy market knowledge are essential. You will design strategic partnerships, coordinate with global teams, and oversee workshops and cooperation agreements to accelerate renewable