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Technical skill

• Conduct technical and financial analysis on energy systems, technologies and applications most suitable for the Cambodian energy context.
• Provide engineering input and feedback on energy efficiency related deliverables, and energy audit processes and reports.
• Conduct technical reviews and provide practical energy engineering advice for designing and implementing projects related to RE integration, and EE promotion.
• Ensure quality control and assurance for assigned intervention documents within the Energy Porfolio.

Project management

• Conduct an analysis of the energy sector to understand the roles and incentives of relevant stakeholders and identify how CAPRED can address sector development hurdles.
• Provide critical analysis based on limited data and ambiguous information and propose innovative initiatives that are commercially viable and promote resilient and inclusive projects under the Energy Portfolio.
• Utilize a strategic zoom-out and zoom-in approach to frame intervention activities of the Energy Portfolio, adapting to dynamic changes in the broader development perspective and energy markets.
• Develop innovative and practical solutions that are commercially viable and align with stakeholders’ interests.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to conduct scoping and assessment studies for intervention design and pitching.
• Coordinate with the GEDSI team to ensure all GEDSI principles are incorporated into intervention design and implementation.
• Work with the Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Learning (MERL) team to assess the impact of interventions and scale up successful initiatives.
• Partner with the communications team to produce content and products that illustrate project impact.
• Collaborate with other technical teams to build synergies and enhance intervention effectiveness.
• Contribute to team efforts in planning, budgeting, progress updates, and report writing.

Stakeholder engagement

• Develop and manage partnership agreements to ensure smooth and efficient implementation of intervention activities.
• Maintain strong relationships with the government to build consensus and influence policy.
• Act as the focal point for effective communication with engaged partners, monitoring and evaluating the progress of intervention activities, and capturing successful case studies of project impacts.
• Perform other relevant tasks and activities as requested by Domain management.

Compliance

• Ensure stakeholders operate within Cowater and DFAT-related codes of conduct and policies, including inclusion-related policies such as Child Protection, PSEAH, antifraud and corruption, value for money, and others.
• Incorporate GEDSI principles in the design and implementation of interventions.

Languages

• English – Fluent

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in electrical engineering, renewable energy, or related fields, preferably from international scholars.
• Fresh and aspiring graduates are encouraged to apply.

Skills & Knowledge

General & Technical Skills

• Strong technical knowledge in designing renewable energy generation projects such as solar farms, solar rooftops, energy storage systems, energy audits, and energy efficiency measures.
• Extensive knowledge of the rules, regulations, and norms of the electricity system and renewable energy in Cambodia is preferred.
• Extensive experience in renewable energy, electrical engineering, energy policy, or related fields.
• Strong analytical and research skills to conduct comprehensive assessments and identify areas for improvement.
• Proven track record in project monitoring and evaluation.
• Strong command of the English language, both oral and written, with the ability to produce high-quality content.

Soft Skills

• Strong commitment to integrating and incorporating GEDSI principles and climate change initiatives.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.
• Curious and creative mindset, with an openness to learning new things, tackling challenges, and seeking advice for improvement.