Engagement Manager, Latin America & the Caribbean region.

Job title: Engagement Manager, Latin America & the Caribbean region.

Reporting to: Director of Country Operations, Latam and the Caribbean Region.

Location: We accepted applicants for the following countries: Barbados / Panama / Ecuador / Colombia/Trinidad&Tobago/- Remote (GMT-4/GMT-5 time zone).

For candidates based in Barbados, this is a hybrid role (remote and in-person) as RELP has a workspace for in-person collaboration.

Compensation: Competitive, according to experience.

We are seeking an Engagement Manager for the Latin America and Caribbean Region to join our dynamic, rapidly growing, and innovative organisation.

RELP is an impact-driven, independent nonprofit organisation that aims to facilitate the cheaper and faster deployment of renewable energy in emerging and developing countries. We aspire to increase reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy, thereby mitigating climate change. Our MISSION is to accelerate the transition to clean energy by unlocking renewable energy markets to scalable private investments at low prices, promoting sustainable economic development for the people.

We are very proud of our prominent Board of Advisors, which includes well-known personalities from the global renewable energy, climate, and business sectors. They are: Michael Liebreich, Rachel Kyte, Rebecca Collyer, Angelina Galiteva, David Rogers, Daniel Magallón, Charles Bai, and Felix Zhang as part of our team and board. Visit our website for more information.

We are funded by philanthropic organisations, including 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.

The candidate's main focus as Engagement Manager will be to lead the engagement process in the region, driving efforts to identify cooperation opportunities in new markets that could need RELP’s support and partners to collaborate. The responsibilities involve contributing to the design and execution of the regional growth strategy, identifying and updating target countries in line with the said strategy, leading conversations with countries to identify cooperation opportunities, defining the scope of work together with RELP’s delivery team, and supporting the transition of the process from engagement to the delivery of the agreed solutions.

You will succeed in this role if you possess strong communication and influencing skills, as well as solid connections and a thorough understanding of grid operations and energy regulation within the LAC region.

If you enjoy challenges, are passionate about renewable energy, and seek a job with a meaningful impact in scaling up clean energy systems globally while contributing significantly to climate change mitigation, RELP will be a great fit for you.

How you will contribute:

• Leading RELP’s growth strategy design and implementation in the region.
• Conducting the mapping and prioritisation of target countries proactively, and building a structured pipeline of potential country candidates for engagement.
• Leading regional efforts to secure engagement with target governments.
• Developing and maintaining communications channels with governments, utilities, regulators, development partners, and private-sector actors to strengthen strategic partnerships at both regional and country levels.
• Liaising with the governments in the region to offer RELP’s support and any 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.
• Representing RELP at key events and regional forums to highlight organisational support, and designing, preparing and hosting tailored workshops for regional programs.
• Coordinating with local and regional stakeholders to ensure alignment and synergies among existing or new clean energy initiatives, and leading the preparation of partnership agreements with new partners.
• Organising and participating in stakeholder meetings, workshops, and consultations to ensure alignment with regional priorities and objectives.
• Preparing minutes of the meetings held with the government and other stakeholders, and preparing technical reports, project workflows, timelines, and proposals.
• Coordinating internally with RELP global teams -Research, Data Specialists, Legal, Digital Solutions, Technical- to showcase how RELP support can impact the local power markets and the deployment of renewable energy and BESS in the target countries.
• Leading the preparation of cooperation agreements with governments, including the definition of the scope of work and related plans towards programme implementation, in close coordination with the Delivery Manager and the global team as needed.
• Facilitating the transition from the engagement phase to the delivery phase once a country has been onboarded, coordinating closely with the Delivery Manager for LAC, the rest of the project team as well as with the wider RELP team as necessary.
• Monitoring political, regulatory, and market developments that impact clean energy and financing in the region, and supporting the adaptation of the RELP strategy to these new contexts.

What you will bring:

• At least 15 years of proven experience in managing energy projects with governments and/or utilities in Latin America and the Caribbean region.
• Bilingual -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; a dynamic person to take responsibility for the objectives set at the management level, with a proven ability to deliver.
• Strong interpersonal skills, teamwork skills, and a strong work ethic - compliance with project timelines, coordination with the team, and reporting capacity to comply with partners’ and funders’ auditing.

Work schedule:

• This is a full-time and exclusive position.
• Remote (GMT-4/GMT-5 time zone). For candidates based in Barbados, this is a hybrid role (remote and in-person), as RELP has a workspace for in-person collaboration.
• The candidate will be proactively and frequently travelling within the LAC region and occasionally abroad.

Our value proposition:

• Competitive fee.
• International work environment.
• Flexibility and work-life balance.
• PTO
• Learning Programme

Be part of a high-impact project that makes a difference to people and the planet. Develop your knowledge and experience in an excellent work environment and challenging projects. Work and learn from a professional and expert team renowned in the renewable energy field.

Anti-discrimination statement:

RELP is an equal opportunity talent acquisition player. You are welcome no matter where you come from, what you believe, or what you look like. All applicants are considered regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression. We are interested in seeing what you can bring to the organisation. We are convinced that our diverse views, talents, and personalities enable us to better understand ourselves and our partners, and inspire us to think differently.

How to apply:

Send us your resume and a cover letter in English to jobs@relp.ngo, indicating the job code (Engagement Manager LAC -01)