Senior Portfolio Manager (Energy & Development)

TL;DR

Senior Portfolio Manager (Energy & Development): Managing a portfolio of off-grid renewable energy projects in Pacific Island Countries and Timor Leste with an accent on grant management, technical feasibility, and partnership development. Focus on scaling climate infrastructure resilience and ensuring high-quality delivery of renewable energy solutions.

Location: Must be based in Australia or the Pacific Region. Note: The posting contains contradictory information, stating the position operates remotely while also requiring an in-office presence for at least 50% of the working week.

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in the design, development, and delivery of enduring social and economic value, working with governments and investors to solve pressing global challenges.

What you will do

• Lead the overall management of the REnew Pacific project portfolio and partnerships across the Pacific.
• Identify and pursue a pipeline of new partnership and project opportunities via networks and scoping missions.
• Review and evaluate off-grid renewable grant proposals for technical soundness, feasibility, and alignment with strategic goals.
• Oversee grant project development and implementation, ensuring quality assurance and meeting client deliverable requirements.
• Establish and maintain relationships with partner governments, donors, and providers of technical renewable energy solutions.
• Provide guidance and advice to in-country Portfolio Managers and coordination staff.

Requirements

• Degree in engineering, science, energy systems, international development, or environmental/natural resource management.
• Professional experience in international development, specifically working with Pacific Island Countries.
• Demonstrated knowledge of off-grid renewable energy projects and systems.
• Experience with Australian Government/DFAT-funded or other donor-funded programs.
• Proven leadership in project portfolio management and partnerships.
• Must have valid right to work in the country where based; sponsorship is not available.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible work practices to enhance wellbeing and productivity.
• Support for communications infrastructure necessary for home-based work.
• Strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion across all sections of society.
• Rigorous safeguarding policies to protect staff, clients, and communities from harm.