Public Sector Engagement Manager – Renewable Energy

RELP; Colombia; Hybrid; COP 287.751.000 - 479.586.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive pay

International environment

Flexibility & balance

Paid time off

Professional development

Barbados workspace

Diversity & inclusion

Zusammenfassung

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

Qualifikationen

• 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.

Aufgaben

• 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.

Kenntnisse

Energy project mgmt

Bilingual EN/ES

Stakeholder engagement

Gov't & utilities networks

Project leadership

Travel flexibility

Ausbildung

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

Jobbeschreibung

About RELP

RELP is an impact-driven, independent nonprofit organisation dedicated to accelerating the transition to clean energy by unlocking renewable energy markets to scalable private investments at lower prices. The organisation operates with a mission to facilitate the cheaper and faster deployment of renewable energy in emerging and developing countries, thereby promoting sustainable economic development and mitigating climate change. RELP focuses on increasing reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy access to the people it serves across developing regions. The organisation is supported by a prominent Board of Advisors comprised of well-known personalities from the global renewable energy, climate, and business sectors. These advisors include Michael Liebreich, Rachel Kyte, Rebecca Collyer, Angelina Galiteva, David Rogers, Daniel Magallón, Charles Bai, and Felix Zhang, who bring extensive expertise and global networks to guide the organisation’s strategic direction and impact. RELP is funded by leading philanthropic organisations and foundations committed to climate action and sustainable energy. Its funding partners include the Rockefeller Foundation, Quadrature Climate Foundation, Ballmer Group, European Climate Foundation, Packard Foundation, IKEA Foundation, Oak Foundation, Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet, and Good Energies Foundation through Climate Breakthrough. These partnerships reflect the organisation’s credibility and alignment with global climate and sustainable development goals.

About this Role

RELP is seeking a Public Sector Engagement Manager for the Latin America and Caribbean Region to join its dynamic, rapidly growing, and innovative organisation. This position reports to the Director of Country Operations for Latam and the Caribbean Region and plays a central role in driving RELP’s regional expansion strategy. The main focus of this role is to lead the engagement process in the region, driving efforts to identify cooperation opportunities in new markets that could benefit from RELP’s support and partnerships. You will contribute to designing and executing the regional growth strategy, identifying and updating target countries in line with strategic objectives, leading conversations with governments to identify cooperation opportunities, defining the scope of work with RELP’s delivery team, and supporting the transition from engagement to delivery of agreed solutions. Success in this position requires strong communication and influencing skills, solid connections throughout the region, and thorough understanding of grid operations and energy regulation within Latin America and the Caribbean. The ideal candidate is passionate about renewable energy, thrives on challenges, and is motivated by work with meaningful impact on energy sustainability and climate mitigation.

Responsibilities

• Lead RELP’s growth strategy design and implementation in the Latin America and Caribbean region
• Conduct mapping and prioritisation of target countries proactively and build a structured pipeline of potential country candidates for engagement
• Lead regional efforts to secure engagement with target governments
• Develop and maintain communications channels with governments, utilities, regulators, development partners, and private-sector actors to strengthen strategic partnerships at both regional and country levels
• Liaise with governments in the region to offer RELP’s support and specialised programs such as the Caribbean Aggregation Procurement Programme (CAPP) to support the energy transition in the region
• Keep orderly records and reports and communicate effectively with governments in the region and other stakeholders
• Represent RELP at key events and regional forums to highlight organisational support
• Design, prepare, and host tailored workshops for regional programs
• Coordinate with local and regional stakeholders to ensure alignment and synergies among existing or new clean energy initiatives
• Lead the preparation of partnership agreements with new partners
• Organise and participate in stakeholder meetings, workshops, and consultations to ensure alignment with regional priorities and objectives
• Prepare minutes of meetings held with government and other stakeholders
• Prepare technical reports, project workflows, timelines, and proposals
• Coordinate internally with RELP global teams including Research, Data Specialists, Legal, Digital Solutions, and Technical to showcase how RELP support can impact local power markets and renewable energy deployment
• Lead the preparation of cooperation agreements with governments, including definition of scope of work and related plans towards programme implementation
• Facilitate the transition from the engagement phase to the delivery phase once a country has been onboarded
• Monitor political, regulatory, and market developments that impact clean energy and financing in the region
• Support adaptation of the RELP strategy to new contexts and market developments

Requirements

• Minimum 15 years of proven experience in managing energy projects with governments and/or utilities in Latin America and the Caribbean region
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Energy Management, Engineering, Finance, Business Administration, or related fields
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proven strong network within Ministries of Energy, Utilities, and Regulators in different governments in Latin America and the Caribbean region
• Proven track record of supporting complex projects and partnerships
• Strong knowledge of the operations and dynamics of national electricity markets, renewable energy markets, and relevant technologies in the region
• Project management experience with proven ability to take responsibility for objectives set at management level and deliver results
• Strong interpersonal skills and teamwork abilities
• Strong work ethic with demonstrated compliance with project timelines
• Proven coordination capabilities with teams
• Reporting capacity to comply with partners’ and funders’ audits
• Full-time and exclusive work dedication
• Willingness to proactively and frequently travel within the LAC region and occasionally abroad
• Based in or willing to work from Barbados, Panama, Ecuador, Colombia, or Trinidad & Tobago in GMT-4/GMT-5 time zone

Benefits

• Competitive compensation according to experience
• International work environment
• Flexibility and work-life balance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Learning and professional development programme
• Opportunity to be part of a high-impact project that makes a difference to people and the planet
• Access to a professional and expert team renowned in renewable energy
• Workspace for in-person collaboration in Barbados for hybrid work arrangements
• Equal opportunity workplace with commitment to diversity and inclusion

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