EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE CARIBBEAN CENTRE FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY (CCREEE)

CCREEE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS DEADLINE: 26 January 2024

Job Description

Executive Director of the Caribbean Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (CCREEE)

Post Title: Executive Director

Duty Station: CCREEE Headquarters in Bridgetown, Barbados

Duration: Three years, Contract-based

Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Executive Board, coordinate activities with the Energy Unit of the CARICOM Secretariat and partners.
• Develop and implement strategic plans, business plans, work plans and financial statements.
• Provide strategic guidance for budgeting, financial sustainability, and donor engagement.
• Ensure effective implementation of activities and cost‑effective use of resources.
• Oversee procurement, contracts, and compliance with procurement procedures.
• Lead resource mobilisation and maintain donor relationships.
• Maintain fiduciary standards and internal controls for international donor funding.
• Supervise staff recruitment, HR processes, and performance appraisal.
• Monitor financial and technical implementation of the annual work plans and report progress to the Executive Board.
• Ensure maintenance of excellent relationships with development partners and cultivation of new partnerships.

Management And Organizational Development

• Coordinating and managing institutional arrangements for the Centre including the network of National Focal Institutions (NFIs) and Thematic Hubs (THs).
• Organise regular meetings with NFIs and THs, support the Executive Board in managing the Technical Committee (TC) and other subsidiary bodies.
• Implement decisions and recommendations of the Executive Board and TC to ensure effective organisational development.
• Develop the Five-Year Business Plan with stakeholders.
• Prepare annual work plans, progress reports, and audited financial statements for approval.
• Provide strategic guidance for long‑term financial sustainability.
• Support external auditors and implement recommendations from audits.
• Ensure efficient implementation of approved activities and use of resources.
• Work with Finance and Procurement Sub‑Committee to ensure adherence to standard procedures.
• Sign contracts with staff, consultants, and ensure their implementation.
• Lead efforts to mobilise new resources and manage partner relationships.
• Ensure compliance with fiduciary standards and quality of reports.
• Ensure financial accountability and internal controls.
• Ensure timely financial disbursements according to schedules.
• Prepare and send financial reports to donors.
• Oversee staff recruitment rules and comply with organisational chart.
• Implement effective HR processes and performance appraisal.
• Integrate seconded experts appropriately.
• Monitor the technical and financial implementation of annual work plans.
• Provide decision‑support to the Executive Board on programme effectiveness.
• Compile information and analytics for the TC and EB.

Technical Cooperation and Supervision

• Represent the Centre and raise awareness on renewable energy and energy efficiency opportunities.
• Prepare and submit CARICOM/SIDS DOCK policy inputs for international processes.
• Supervise the development, appraisal, implementation, and monitoring of CCREEE projects.
• Guide the development and implementation of flagship programmes and sustainable energy targets.
• Ensure activities align with the Business Plan, national policies, and avoid duplication.
• Supervise technical staff on project cycle management.
• Ensure quality and appraisal framework for co‑funded activities.
• Mobilise funding, prepare project proposals, and participate in calls.
• Maintain quality assurance throughout the project cycle.
• Validate social, environmental, and gender impacts and participate in evaluation.
• Supervise technical procurements and consultant evaluations.
• Strengthen the NFIs and THs network and coordinate meetings.
• Co‑operate with core partners such as SIDS DOCK, UNIDO, ADA, GIZ, CDB.
• Engage the Centre in international decision‑making processes for financing.

Communication

• Facilitate regular consultations with CARILEC, NFIs, THs and other stakeholders.
• Build strong technical partnerships regionally and internationally.
• Act as focal point for sustainable energy activities in the Caribbean in international forums.
• Establish strategic links to donor partners and finance institutions.
• Manage communication network with private sector organisations and chambers of commerce.
• Engage stakeholders in renewable energy policy dialogue.
• Ensure effective public relations and information publication.
• Raise awareness on RE & EE in the Caribbean.
• Maintain a comprehensive RE & EE contact network.

Required Competencies

• Integrity
• Ethical Leadership
• Transparency
• Professionalism
• Expertise
• Excellence
• Respect for Diversity
• Equity
• Visionary Leadership
• Strategic Foresight
• Innovation
• Collaboration
• Team Empowerment
• Sustainability
• Environmental Stewardship
• Long‑term Perspective
• Adaptability
• Agility
• Resilience
• Commitment to Development
• Social Responsibility
• Capacity Building

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• National or citizen of a CARICOM Member State
• Master’s degree in engineering, economics, natural sciences, renewable energy or energy efficiency technologies; advanced degree in business or public administration is an asset.
• Proven track record in resource mobilisation with development partners, private sector, and philanthropic organisations.
• Minimum 10 years in the energy sector within the Caribbean, with proven programme and project delivery.
• Minimum 10 years of senior management experience in public or private sector.
• Experience managing similar‑sized or larger energy / environment organisations.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Demonstrated expertise on renewable energy and energy efficiency markets and policies in the Caribbean.
• Experience in international development cooperation and managing development partners.
• Understanding of energy & gender, poverty, and sustainable development issues.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, presentation, and communication skills.
• Languages: Proficiency in English; knowledge of French or Spanish is an asset.

Generalities

• The position requires some level of flexibility; work may include late evenings, weekends, and public holidays.
• Contract terms may be renewed based on performance.

Applications

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit their applications to by 11:59 PM (AST) on 26 January 2024.

Applications shall comprise the following documents in English

• CV (including detailed description of qualifications and work experience, and three references)
• Motivation letter (maximum one page)
• Scanned copy of passport biodata page
• Scanned copies of educational certificates

Further information on CCREEE is available at: Written requests for clarification may be directed to Applicants shall not contact the CCREEE office or any of the involved partners by phone.