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PROJECT DEVELOPMENT EXPERT, UKRAINE COMPETITIVE ENERGY MARKET PROGRAM

About Engility:

Engility delivers innovative solutions to critical challenges facing the nation and the world. As a premier provider of integrated services for the U.S. government, we support the Department of Defense, intelligence community, space communities, federal civilian agencies and international customers. Engility is dedicated to making lives better, safer and more secure.

Description:

Engility Corporation, building on IRG’s legacy in international development, is currently seeking a Project Development Experts for an anticipated USAID-funded Competitive Energy Market Program in Ukraine. The project is intended to assist the country’s goals in opening the energy markets for competition, as per EU 3rd Energy Package requirements, increasing electric power generation and renewables capacities, expanding transmission, distribution and regional trading, and have committed to make the utility and energy sector reforms to pave the way for investment and growth. The goal is to ensure energy security of Ukraine, remove energy constraints to economic growth and spur trade and investment, while mitigating long-term greenhouse gas emissions trajectories. The project will serve as a catalyst that will spark a transformation in Ukraine’s energy sector.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
The Project Development Expert will support the development, implementation and scaling up of renewable energy and energy efficiency projects throughout Ukraine, including renewable IPPs, ESCO/EPC and DSM projects. The responsibilities might include following:
  • Identify development opportunities for renewable energy and energy efficiency projects;
  • Prepare feasibility reports with specific focus on resource assessments, land issues, grid availability, tax regime, and financial incentives
  • Conduct due diligence and environmental assessments;
  • Support preparation of business models, project documents, negotiations and successful closure of projects;
  • Conduct training of local stakeholders on different topics and areas related to renewable energy projects
This is a contingent position based on funding from the customer.

Required Qualifications:

  • Advanced degree in an energy related field such as engineering, policy, business, finance, economics or a similar field.
  • At least 5 years of experience in developing and bringing to financial closer renewable energy projects and ESCO/EPCs.
  • Strong interpersonal communication skills in English.
  • Sound project management skills.
  • Experience working with the private sector and government institutions, businesses, and regulatory agencies on development of renewable energy and energy efficiency projects.
  • Experience working in the Ukraine, Europe and Eurasia Region energy sector with understanding of key issues and stakeholders involved in project development, appropriate policy and regulatory framework development and rural electrification will be an added value.

Desired Qualifications:

  • Ukrainian or Russian language skills preferred.
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