Junior Energy Specialist - Moldova

Tetra Tech provides best-in-class energy consulting services for clients worldwide. Our work advances clean energy to achieve climate and decarbonization goals; creates sustainable utilities and modern grids; and promotes gender equality and economic inclusivity at the energy nexus.

Position summary & job purpose: 

Tetra Tech is recruiting a Junior Energy Specialist to support the implementation of the USAID funded Moldova Energy Security Activity (MESA). The objective of MESA is to strengthen Moldova’s energy security by: (1) advancing physical and market integration of the Moldovan energy sector with Europe; (2) increasing renewable energy integration; and (3) increasing investment in energy efficiency and domestic power generation, particularly through increased adoption of renewable energy technologies.

The Junior Energy Specialist will provide technical support to MESA team members as assigned by the Chief of Party. This position is full-time, and hiring is contingent upon USAID approval. Tetra Tech values a diverse workplace and strives to achieve gender equality. Qualified women and men are strongly encouraged to apply. 
 

Position responsibilities:

• Conduct research and undertake analyses on a variety of topics in the energy sector such as energy sector markets, power sector reform, energy policy and regulation, utility improvement, energy finance, renewable energy and energy efficiency, climate resilience
• Support the preparation of technical presentations, reports, papers and other deliverables
• Coordinate team input into reports
• Attend relevant conferences and events and prepare meeting summaries for project team 
• Support Objective Leads with day-to-day tasks 
• Provide meeting support: prepare agendas, take and distribute meeting minutes, and follow up on action items.
• Support Operations and Finance Manager to coordinate logistics for project events including venue, invitations, travel arrangements
• Assist task leads with drafting work plans, and updating project trackers, etc.  
• Maintain shared folder of project documents, reports, photos and other information

Essential KSA's Required (experience, skills, education, certification, etc.): 

• An undergraduate degree in engineering, physics, economics, energy, engineering, finance, management, policy, legal or similar technical field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience providing technical assistance with demonstrable experience (legal, technical, financial, policy, international development) in the energy sector. 
• Ability to build effective relationships with peers, supervisors, clients, and stakeholders.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Fluency in English and Romanian (reading, writing and presentation skills) is required.
• Eligibility to legally work in Moldova 
   

Valued but not required KSA's: 

• Experience working for or collaborating with other international donor funded projects. 

Physical demands & work environment: 

• Office setting

About Tetra Tech:

Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 450 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees—21,000 associates working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development.

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Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity, inclusion, and equity are among Tetra Tech’s core values. Throughout our history, the company has prioritized equitable inclusion of all people. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information and any other characteristics protected by the law. We invite resumes from all interested parties. Please visit our website at www.tetratech.com to see the array of diverse services and exciting projects we are currently working on.

Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans for available positions.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Please no phone calls or agencies.

Additional Information

• Organization: 154 ESI

PLEASE APPLY HERE: 

https://tetratech.referrals.selectminds.com/jobs/junior-energy-specialist-moldova-28789