The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Jamaica is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Project Management Specialist (Energy).

OPEN TO:               All Interested Candidates/All Sources

POSITION:              Project Management Specialist (Energy)                                   

OPENING DATE:     January 18, 2016

CLOSING DATE:     February 4, 2016 (4:00pm)

WORK HOURS:       Full-time; 40 hours/week

SALARY:                Employee will start at a Training Grade at the FSN-10 level – Beginning at J$3,673,950.00 (1 year).
                              At full performance level, FSN-11 level - Beginning at J$4,485,795.00.

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION

The task of the Project Management Specialist for Energy (PMS) is to support USAID Mission efforts to assist Jamaica in its goals of facilitating clean energy generation and mitigating the impacts of climate change.  The PMS – Energy is responsible for project management of the USAID/Jamaica Energy sector portfolio, which includes, a) administering the new Caribbean Clean Energy Program (CARCEP); b) representing USAID interests with the Government of Jamaica (GoJ) in policy; and c) capacity building discussions and providing technical advice with climate sector action plans in Jamaica and strategies for the broader climate change mitigation portfolio.  The Specialist will implement, monitor, and evaluate all energy related activities in the Global Climate Change (GCC) portfolio.  S/he utilizes an in-depth knowledge of the Jamaican energy sector; contributes to the Mission strategy and annual reporting documents; cultivates and maintains senior-level relationships with the GoJ, energy-related private sector entities, the donor community, civil society organizations, implementing partners (IPs) and with other stakeholders; and reports on the energy sector to USAID/Washington, as required.

A full copy of the PD may be accessed from: Position Description [PDF, 162K] 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must address each required qualification listed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.  Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.

1. EDUCATION:  A Master’s degree in an engineering discipline, the physical sciences, economics, or other discipline relevant to the energy field is required.

2. PRIOR WORK EXPERIENCE:  The incumbent should have at least six (6) years of progressive and responsible experience working in the energy sector in Jamaica.  Experience within the energy sector in the Caribbean region is also desirable.  Broad experience in the entire energy value chain spanning regulation, generation, transmission, distribution; as well as renewable energy efficiency is required.  Experience in leading teams, strategic planning, project design, project implementation, project monitoring, project evaluation and sustainability planning from a private sector entity and donor perspective also required.  Experience working with U.S. government agencies and international development organizations is desired.

3.  POST ENTRY TRAINING: Post-entry training will include COR/AOR training and familiarization training in USAID procedures and regulations; formal courses offered for professional staff, as appropriate; and seminars, courses, and trainings required for professional performance in the field related to the function as agreed upon with his/her supervisor.  All post entry training is subject to courses being offered and the availability of funds.

4. LANGUAGE:  Level IV – Fluency in speaking, reading and writing English is required.  Incumbent must be able to prepare well-written briefing documents, presentations, project reports and correspondence in a professional manner. 

5. SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 

• Ability to lead program design, budgeting, implementation, monitoring and evaluation skills is essential.
• Strong oral and written communications skills are required to develop and maintain effective, sustainable work relationships with implementing partners and both national and international working partners to prepare required reports.
• Strong computer literacy especially with Word and Excel software.
• Ability to facilitate training workshops and present technical data in a clear and concise manner to audiences with varying degrees of knowledge/experience in the energy sector.
• Ability to operate successfully in a team environment and to work independently
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

6. JOB KNOWLEDGE: 

• Strong knowledge of Jamaica’s energy sector and renewable energy development is required.
• Knowledge of strategies, programs, and the working methodologies of other donor agencies (bi and multi-lateral) in the energy sector is desirable.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:  The complete position description listing all of the duties and responsibilities may be accessed from:

https://www.usaid.gov/sites/default/files/documents/1862/USAID_Jamaia_Energy_Specialist_PD_Final.pdf

SELECTION PROCESS

ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA

1. Management may consider the following when determining successful candidacy:  nepotism, conflicts of interest, budget and residency status.  
    
2. Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.  Current employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory on their most recent Employee Performance Report (EPR) are not eligible to apply.

TO APPLY

Interested applicants for this position must submit the following or the application will not be considered:

1. Universal Application for Employment (UAE) (Form DS-174), which is available on our website, and a current resume or curriculum vitae; plus any other documentation (certificates, awards) that relate to the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.
    
2. Any additional documentation that supports or addresses the requirements listed above (e.g. transcripts, degrees, etc.)

Failure to do so will result in an incomplete application.

SUBMIT APPLICATIONS:

Via E-mail:
Application forms may be emailed in PDF form to jmjobs@usaid.gov with title "Energy Specialist - <Your Name>" without the quotation marks and angle brackets.

Via hard copy:            
EXO USAID/Jamaica
Attention: Vilma Keane
142 Old Hope Road
Kingston 6

CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION:  February 4, 2016 at 4:00pm
 

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: 
The US Mission in Jamaica provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.  The Department of State also strives to achieve equal employment opportunity in all personnel operations through continuing diversity enhancement programs. The EEO complaint procedure is not available to individuals who believe they have been denied equal opportunity based upon marital status or political affiliation.  Individuals with such complaints should avail themselves of the appropriate grievance procedures, remedies for prohibited personnel practices, and/or courts for relief.