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INTRODUCTION TO GGGI

The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) is a treaty-based international, inter-governmental organization dedicated to supporting and promoting strong, inclusive and sustainable economic growth in developing countries and emerging economies. To learn more please visit about GGGI web page.

GGGI works with countries around the world, building their capacity and working collaboratively on green growth policies that can impact the lives of millions. The organization partners with countries, multilateral institutions, government bodies, and private sector to help build economies that grow strongly and are more efficient and sustainable in the use of natural resources, less carbon intensive, and more resilient to climate change.

GGGI has a diverse portfolio of programs in developing countries around the world. These in-country programs, together with global products and services, focus on delivering results through an integrated approach of evidence-based green growth planning and implementation aligned to countries’ development priorities. The organization also focuses on knowledge development and management activities which build a strong theoretical and empirical basis for green growth, while providing concrete options and guidance for policymakers; as well as building the conditions for public and private green infrastructure investments.

BACKGROUND

GGGI commenced operations in the Pacific in 2014, and it now has programs and projects in five member countries including Fiji, Kiribati, Papua New Guinea (PNG), Tonga, and Vanuatu, and in three partner countries, Samoa, Solomon Island, and Tuvalu. GGGI works in other Pacific Island Countries (PICs) in the Southern and Northern Pacific through its regional programs. The partnership between GGGI and PICs is built on supporting their transition towards low carbon, environmentally sustainable, climate resilient and socially inclusive economies. In 2025, GGGI has 32 active projects with its total staff expected to grow to 140 by end of 2025. In addition to national country programs, GGGI proactively implements regional programs and projects in the Pacific that benefit two or more countries for logistical reasons and economy of scale aligned with regional best practice.

Rural electrification in the Pacific face’s significant barriers, including geographical challenges due to scattered and remote islands, which make infrastructure development costly and logistically complex. To address this challenge and improve rural electrification access in the Pacific, the European Union (EU) is implementing the Pacific Regional Electrification Program (EU PacREP) across all PICs. This EUR 15 million program aims to expand access to affordable, reliable and sustainable energy in underserved communities and areas in 13 selected PICs including Cook Islands, Fiji, Papua New Guinea (PNG), Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, Niue, Palau, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu, as well as Timor-Leste. The aim is to increase access to electricity in rural and remote areas, reduce carbon emission and reliance on imported fossil fuels while strengthening local institutional capacity and policy and regulatory frameworks and gaps.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Regional Energy Engineer will play a central technical role in the implementation of the EU PacREP Program across 13 Pacific Island Countries (PICs) and Timor-Leste. Working closely with the Program Lead (PL), the role will be responsible for performing the following tasks and duties:

• Lead the design and implementation of renewable energy systems: including solar, wind, hydro, and hybrid solutions—tailored to rural and remote Pacific communities, ensuring technical quality, safety, and sustainability.
• Collaborate with national governments to conduct technical assessments, prepare engineering documentation, and support procurement and construction activities aligned with national energy policies and development goals.
• Oversee project delivery, including monitoring system performance, managing risks, and ensuring compliance with environmental, social, and gender-inclusive safeguards.
• Build local capacity by organizing training programs and providing technical guidance to government engineers, contractors, and community stakeholders to ensure long-term operation and maintenance of energy systems.
• Manage technical teams and contribute to reporting, budgeting, and stakeholder coordination, while supporting recruitment, supervision, and performance management in line with GGGI’s operational standards.
• Conducting technical assessments and feasibility studies
• Review and recommend approval of detailed system designs, engineering drawings, and technical studies prepared by consultants
• Preparing engineering and technical specifications and tender documentation of renewable energy systems
• Overseeing construction, commissioning, and quality assurance
• Oversee procurement of renewable energy equipment, ensuring technical compliance with specifications
• Conduct site inspections, quality assurance, and acceptance testing to ensure installations meet safety, durability, sustainability and performance requirements
• Supporting energy policy development and regulatory alignment
• Facilitating technical capacity building and knowledge transfer
• This role requires advanced engineering expertise, regional experience, and strong coordination skills to ensure that all technical components of the program are delivered effectively, in alignment with national priorities and EU/GGGI strategic goals.

ENGAGEMENT

• Lead technical coordination across participating Pacific Island Countries to ensure consistent engineering standards, system designs, and implementation methodologies aligned with national and regional energy goals.
• Serve as the primary technical advisor to the Project Lead and EU Delegation, providing expert input on infrastructure performance, engineering specifications, and technical reporting.
• Support embedded engineers and focal ministry staff, ensuring harmonized renewable energy system designs that comply with national codes, international standards, and local community needs.
• Facilitate technical consultations and capacity building, engaging with national energy agencies, utilities, and community stakeholders to validate designs, guide implementation, and strengthen local technical capacity.
• Maintain strong technical partnerships with engineering institutions, academic bodies, and private sector providers to promote innovation, sustainability, and knowledge sharing across the region.

DELIVERY

• Lead the technical implementation of rural electrification systems, including engineering design, procurement of equipment, and supervision of installation and commissioning activities.
• Support national governments and embedded technical teams in delivering energy infrastructure aligned with national energy policies and EU PacREP objectives.
• Oversee technical components of energy policy development, regulatory frameworks, tariff structuring, and investment mechanisms, ensuring alignment with sustainability and resilience goals.
• Ensure quality assurance and compliance with engineering standards, environmental safeguards, and gender and social inclusion requirements throughout project implementation.
• Monitor technical progress, identify risks related to design, procurement, or implementation, and propose timely engineering solutions to maintain project timelines and quality.
• Prepare and contribute to technical sections of project reports, including Inception Reports, Quarterly Snapshots, and Annual Progress Reports, ensuring accuracy and clarity in engineering documentation.
• Organize and lead technical workshops, consultations, and regional knowledge-sharing sessions focused on renewable energy systems, grid integration, and maintenance strategies.
• Support procurement planning and execution for technical equipment and services, ensuring specifications meet project requirements and delivery schedules.
• Enable technical knowledge transfer to government engineers, local contractors, and community stakeholders to strengthen long-term ownership, operation, and maintenance of energy systems.
• Provide technical input to steering committee meetings and represent the engineering aspects of the project in regional forums and stakeholder engagements.

REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Master’s degree in electrical engineering, Renewable/Sustainable Energy, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 7–10 years of professional experience in the design, implementation, and management of renewable energy infrastructure projects, particularly in developing countries and the Pacific Island region.
• Minimum of 5 to 7 years policy and/or investment project experience in energy, climate change, green growth, renewable energy, transport, energy efficiency, sustainable development, or another related sub-sector
• Demonstrated expertise in renewable energy systems, including solar PV, wind, hydro, bioenergy, mini-grids, and hybrid energy solutions, with hands-on experience managing renewable energy projects in the Pacific region.
• Strong technical knowledge of renewable energy technologies, energy transition strategies, climate change mitigation, and climate/green finance mechanisms.
• Familiarity with energy policy development, regulatory frameworks, and institutional capacity building in the energy sector.
• Proven experience in delivering infrastructure projects in remote and culturally diverse environments, with a solid understanding of logistical challenges such as transport, supply chain constraints, and access to outer islands.
• Experience in multi-country or regional project coordination, preferably within Small Island Developing States (SIDS), with a focus on technical delivery and stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to manage complex technical workstreams, coordinate with multiple stakeholders, and deliver results under tight timelines and resource constraints.
• Experience engaging with donor agencies, particularly the European Union, and familiarity with EU-funded project requirements including financial, contractual, and reporting standards.
• Strong skills in stakeholder coordination, working effectively with government agencies, utilities, private sector partners, and community organizations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to produce high-quality technical documentation and deliver presentations to diverse audiences.
• Ability to efficiently manage and coordinate complex, multi-stakeholder projects across different cultural and institutional settings, while managing multiple workstreams simultaneously under tight timelines.
• Engagement with donors, especially the European Union, and familiarity with managing EU-funded projects and meeting their contractual, financial, and reporting requirements will be an advantage.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and coordination skills, working effectively with governments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

FUNCTIONAL

• Strong understanding of sustainable development and climate resilience in Pacific Island contexts, with practical experience in renewable energy policy, infrastructure planning, and capacity development tailored to rural and remote communities.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and facilitate inclusive consultations with national governments, local authorities, village leaders, and community groups, ensuring culturally respectful engagement and local ownership.
• Resourceful and adaptable in developing context-specific strategies that respond to the logistical, environmental, and social realities of Pacific Island nations, especially in outer islands and rural settings.
• Proven skills in technical project management, including work planning, budgeting, monitoring, evaluation, and risk management, with a focus on delivering tangible benefits to underserved communities.
• Experience in energy project financing, including public and private sector investments, tariff structuring, and PPP models, with sensitivity to affordability and sustainability for rural populations.
• Knowledge of and commitment to environmental and social safeguards (ESS), ensuring that all technical designs and implementations are inclusive, gender-sensitive, and environmentally sound.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively across the Pacific, including to remote islands, to support on-the-ground implementation, training, and stakeholder engagement.
• Proven leadership in managing multicultural and multi-country technical teams, with a deep appreciation for Pacific values, customs, and community dynamics.
• High degree of cultural sensitivity and respect for diversity, with experience working in cross-cultural settings and a commitment to empowering local communities through inclusive energy solutions.

CORPORATE

• Project Management: Demonstrated ability to independently plan, manage, and deliver technically sound projects that achieve inclusive and sustainable outcomes, particularly in rural and remote Pacific Island communities.
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information in a clear, culturally sensitive, and accessible manner to a wide range of stakeholders, including government officials, community leaders, and donors.
• Influencing Change: Proven ability to build trust and secure stakeholder buy-in through respectful listening, facilitation, and negotiation, especially in culturally diverse and community-based settings.
• Team Collaboration: A committed and selfless team player who works effectively across organizational and cultural boundaries, maintaining a resilient, positive, and results-oriented mindset in dynamic and resource-constrained environments.
• Governance: Adheres to corporate governance policies and procedures, ensuring transparency, accountability, and alignment with best practices in all technical and operational activities.
• Organizational Values: Embodies and promotes GGGI’s values of trust, transparency, respect, and partnership, with a strong commitment to empowering Pacific Island communities through inclusive and sustainable energy solutions.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The Senior Regional Energy Engineer is an G9 International grade level in GGGI's salary scale. For G9 International grade, the base salary starts from USD 91,296. Determination of base salary is subject to candidate's experience, academic background and internal equity. GGGI provides 15% of base salary towards retirement plan/long-term savings, 27 days of annual leave, and private health insurance that covers dental and vision. In addition, GGGI provides expatriate benefits such as expatriate allowance; equivalent to 20% of the base salary, educational allowance, and other benefits (terms and conditions are to be reviewed in a case-by-case situation).