Market Data and Analytics Sr Associate for Caribbean Aggregation Procurement Programme

Reporting to:
Market Data and Analytics Sr. Manager

Location:
Remote (GMT -3 time zones desirable)

Compensation:
Competitive, according to experience

We are seeking a
Market Data Sr. Associate
for the Caribbean Aggregation Procurement Programme, spearheaded by RELP and the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP), 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 and Charles Bai 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, and 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 will be to gather, organize, analyse, and validate data, both technical and economic/financial, for the Caribbean Region, both for renewable and non-renewable energy sources. This will be done with a focus on understanding the region's context in terms of its energy matrix´s past, present, and future with more renewables, helping to dimension its associated impacts for the different countries.

You will succeed in this role if you can provide strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex technical and economic documents, make decisions based on basic interpretation of legal documents, understand the objectives of the task at hand in a short period of time, and autonomously add value to it.

If you like challenges, you are passionate about renewable energy and you are looking for a job with a meaningful impact in scaling up clean energy systems in the world while contributing to fighting climate change in a significant way, RELP will be a great fit for you

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE:

• Search for data and statistical sources of the countries part of the Caribbean Aggregation project, in reference to the topics of interest: Project evaluation data (Capex, Opex, Taxes, Cost of Capital, etc,) relating to Renewable Energies, Energy Storage & Energy Transmission, Auctions and other procurement mechanisms, Integrated Energy & Resource Planning, Electrical energy costs, Installed Power Capacity and Energy Generation.
• Evaluate new data sources, helping keep our internal database validated and up-to-date with the latest data releases, ready for decision-making and deep-dive analysis.
• Help improve our data-gathering structure and mechanisms based on the Aggregation project's needs.
• Assist country governments and internal stakeholders in the overall process of auction design and other interventions within the broader countries workflow that might arise.
• Provide both high-level and deep-dive technical and economic/financial analysis of energy supply/demand within the region, as well as expected renewable energy and fossil fuel costs and renewable energy program planning, presenting the results in a consistent and targeted manner.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING:

• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Industrial, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering.
• 8-10 years of experience in related roles.
• Courses/Postgraduate studies in Energy, both in general and in Renewable Energy in particular.
• Expertise in economic analysis, cost estimation, and financial modeling related to energy projects.
• Medium/advanced Knowledge of Excel and Macros/Visual Basic.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work effectively within a team and collaborate with diverse stakeholders within different projects/countries at the same time.
• Previous involvement in evaluating technical and economic aspects of large-scale energy projects.
• Knowledge of public procurement processes and regulatory frameworks in the energy sector.
• Proficiency in English.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Database Management.
• Knowledge of Business Intelligence tools, such as Power BI or Tableau.
• Python programming language.

WORK SCHEDULED:

• This is a full-time and exclusive position.
• Remote (UTC - 4, -5, -6 time zones desirable)

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 to
,
indicating the job code (Data Market and Analytics Sr. Associate- Argentina01)