Lead - Renewable Energy (Lead RE)

Job Designation: Lead - Renewable Energy (Lead RE) 

Status: Salaried 

PeopleSoft Job ID Number: 55407  

Date: July 2024 

Who We Are:

Organizational Overview: A Pioneer in Conservation Leadership 

Nature Conservancy India Solutions Private Limited (NCIS) is a Private Limited Company incorporated under The Companies Act,  2013 in December 2020. It is a subsidiary of The Nature Conservancy, one of the largest not-for-profit conservation organizations  in the world. NCIS’ registered office is at 37, Second Floor, Link Road, Lajpat Nagar- III New Delhi-110024, India. 

NCIS was incorporated with the objective of providing research, consulting, technical support, and advisory services to various  stakeholders in and outside India relating to conservation of nature, environment, biodiversity, and climate change. 

What We Can Achieve Together:

Lead Renewable Energy (Lead RE) advances strategic technical and scientific practices to conservation challenges and provides  scientific support and leadership as a subject matter expert (SME). He/She will provide science support to key initiatives within  our conservation program (focused on freshwater conservation, land related climate solutions, and nature-linked cities  infrastructure) and may lead independent science-based assessments or projects. 

We’re Looking for You: 

Roles and responsibilities:  

• Manage Renewable Energy (RE) projects in collaboration with partners and the TNC network, reporting to the Director  of Programs. 
• Interact with senior representatives from government agencies and Renewable Energy (RE) institutions. 
• Lead and participate in analytical projects, addressing emerging conservation issues. 
• Ensure scientific rigor in work plans and projects. 
• Conduct original research and publish findings to contribute to the body of Conservation Renewable Energy (RE)/Science  knowledge. 
• Develop and implement processes for identifying research priorities. 
• Collaborate with TNC staff and partners to conceive and implement Renewable Energy (RE) initiatives. 
• Support the development and implementation of conservation measures and monitoring systems. 
• Work globally with the Renewable Energy (RE) community to enhance conservation practices. 
• Resolve large-scale, complex problems systematically. 
• Provide scientific, research, and data inputs to program teams. 
• Handle reporting and outreach for the Renewable Energy (RE) Program. 
• Manage team performance, development, and objectives. 

What You’ll Bring:

Minimum Qualifications  

• MTech, MSc in Renewable Energy, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field with a minimum of 10 years of  experience. 
• Proven track record in developing, managing, and executing large-scale renewable energy projects. 
• Collaboration with international organizations, government agencies, and stakeholders. 
• Expertise in renewable energy technologies (solar, wind, hydro, bioenergy). 
• Proficiency in energy policy and regulation. 
• Competence in data analysis and energy modeling. 
• Familiarity with tools and techniques for assessing RE potential. 
• Experience in supporting strategic programs and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.  
• Strong communication skills in English (both written and spoken).
• Proficiency in manipulating, analyzing, and interpreting statistical or environmental data.  
• Ability to write research proposals. 
• Experience in handling complex projects, including financial aspects and coordination with peers and partners.  

Desired Qualifications  

• Preferred: PhD, MTech, MSc in Renewable Energy, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field with a  minimum of 10-15 years of Supervisory experience. 
• Exposure to development sector and Renewable Energy (RE) projects (concept to commissioning).  
• Team management experience with Strong network and connections. 
• On-ground implementation expertise in utility-scale solar projects. 
• Familiarity with Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA), Environmental and Social Management Plan  (ESMP), and Environmental health and safety (EHS) procedures. 
• Candidates have Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. 
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Projects, Primavera, Smartsheet). 
• Knowledge of Renewable Energy (RE) characteristics (solar, wind, biomass). 
• Record of peer-reviewed publications in scientific journals. 
• Understanding of global and national Renewable Energy (RE) policies, project cycle management, financing, and market  analysis. 
• Awareness of social, economic, and ecological impacts of Renewable Energy (RE) projects in India. 
• Familiarity with geospatial tools. 
• Experience conducting Environmental Impact Analysis. 
• Strategic thinking and advanced analytical abilities. 
• International experience and team management skills. 

This description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required for this job. 

Our Competencies: 

The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to diversity includes the recognitionthat our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and cultures. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization that reflectsour global character is a priority and we  encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual  orientations, gender identities, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law. 

How to apply: Visit this link: https://careers.nature.org/   

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