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Energy Officer
Pact | |||||
United States, D.C., Washington | |||||
1140 3rd Street Northeast (Show on map) | |||||
September 08, 2023 | |||||
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PACT Overview Pact is an international nonprofit that works in nearly 40 countries building solutions for human development that are evidence-based, data-driven and owned by the communities we serve. Founded in 1971, Pact works with partners to build resilience, improve accountability, and strengthen knowledge and skills for sustainable social impact. Department Programs - Pact strives for a world where all people are heard, capable, and vibrant. The Programs Team helps realize this objective by bridging program management, technical support, and business development, enabling Pact to achieve its global strategy. We ensure program excellence through continuous learning, monitoring and evaluation and provide organizational and industry-wide thought leadership by leveraging a complementary set of cross-functional, multi-disciplinary skills, expertise, and experiences. The Programs team: influences progressive change through the development and implementation of global and regional strategies and business plans; supports advancement of innovative solutions; pursues new business opportunities; and drives effective internal and external engagement to maximize Pact's impact across the globe. Across all aspects of its role, the Programs Department adheres to and promotes a culture of inclusion, accountability, and respect. Position Overview In May 2018, Pact launched its Energy for Prosperity Initiative to expand its work on energy access globally. With a focus on innovation and social enterprise, the initiative has been working to improve access to energy as part of Pact's integrated approach to development. We collaborate with governments, companies, investors and other civil society organizations to connect supply and demand for energy, remove market distortions and work toward a future in which all people have the skills and resources they need to enjoy the many benefits of modern energy. The initiative sits within our Environment and Energy program as part of an integrated approach to climate adaptation, resilience, and mitigation. The purpose of the Energy Officer position is to support the growth of energy-related aspects of the Environment and Energy program by developing project proposals, engaging with existing and potential donors, and producing written materials for both internal and external audiences. The Energy Officer will also play a significant role in directly contributing to the success of energy and climate-related projects by delivering technical, managerial, financial, and administrative assistance to country offices. The Energy Officer will also coordinate between the country offices and head office in Washington, D.C. Key Responsibilities
Develop and maintain an expert-level understanding of the energy sector within our priority countries (if they do not already possess this knowledge).
Basic Requirements
Preferred Qualifications
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