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Job Description
NRECA is a unique national trade association providing advocacy, financial services and business support services to over 900 consumer owned electric cooperatives across the country. NRECA employees are united by our mission, inclusive culture, collaborative workplace and commitment to service excellence. As a “best place to work” employer, we operate with integrity, transparency and a spirit of innovation.
NRECA International was established in November 1962, beginning NRECA's overseas involvement to share lessons in U.S. rural electrification with developing countries around the world.
We power communities and empower people to improve their quality of life.
As a non-profit corporation, we are committed to improving the quality of life for rural communities in developing economies by providing access to reliable and affordable electricity. For 60+ years, 220 million people in 48 countries have benefitted from our work, and many lives in rural communities have improved in the form of agricultural productivity, improved healthcare, new jobs in micro and small enterprises, and higher incomes and quality of life.
We provide expertise in the following areas.
Electrification Strategy and Investment Planning
Renewable Minigrid Design and Optimization
Utility Management and Performance Improvement
International Cooperative Assistance
Electric Cooperative Development
Geospatial Electrification Design and Analysis
Smart Grid, Distribution Design and Construction Oversight
Productive Use of Electricity Programs
The SVP of NRECA International is responsible for:
Leading a team of electrification professionals engaged in project design, project management, utility engineering design, financial and economic analysis, quality control, and business development in global developing markets.
Overall program direction, financial sustainability, and coordination with other NRECA senior leadership team members as well as NRECA International board members.
Representing NRECA International to USAID program officers, multilateral development bank officers and energy specialists, foundations and private investors, and will represent NRECA International to the more general international rural electrification community.
Optimizing NRECA International: raising its public profile and its work, growing relevant business, and ensuring competitive, nimble, and future-forward approaches to global electrification and community development.
Creating a vision for, innovating and expanding on NRECA International's critical work to develop a growth-oriented strategy in an ever-evolving and dynamic international environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Oversee NRECA International programs and projects, provide guidance and input to the annual budgeting process, and critical analysis of financial performance in collaboration with NRECA International finance and contracts staff.
Guide and mentor NRECA International team members including oversight of electrification project management and consulting engagements, timely completion of tasks and deliverables, and periodic review of project financial management.
Develop NRECA International annual program strategy and program plan that will be used to guide business development themes and opportunities.
Provide guidance and input and lead project selected proposals for USAID, the World Bank, and other regional development bank solicitations. Identify new opportunities in collaboration with the Director of Business Development.
Supervise and/or oversee selected projects in key geographic areas of focus that represent significant revenue opportunities.
Demonstrate principles of good stewardship in the management of NRECA International financial resources by finding ways to minimize costs and streamline processes.
Ensure that the CEO of NRECA is informed when events occur that may impact NRECA members, NRECA International employees or when events may result in significant disruptions of NRECA International business/project activities.
Develop and optimize NRECA International's relationship with NRECA leadership and board, ensuring a clear understanding and opportunities to collaborate and partner on the opportunities, challenges, and strategies NRECA International is pursuing.
Required Experience and Expertise
Industry Expertise: Business management experience in international development and NGOs, ideally with a focus in international electrification or the energy sector, although other infrastructure and project experience will also be considered. Ability to assess proposals for technical consulting services, understand characteristics of engineered electrical systems, and identify specifications or approaches to successful electrification projects.
Business Development: Experience identifying opportunities and developing proposals and solicitations for new projects and partnerships. Ability to foster relationships with relevant funders from the global multilateral institutions, USG, foundations, and private funders.
Strategic Leadership: Proven experience developing program strategy, informed by stakeholders, funder priorities, and market intel. Ability to utilize strategy to drive decision-making and prioritization for the team.
Team Management: Ability to build and sustain a high-performing team with an appreciation and interest in cultivating strategic relationships with internal decision-makers, members and employees at all levels, as well as third-party partners. Oversee projects and programs, ensuring strong financial management and operational staffing for a successful completion. A hands-on leader who can both manage and develop a team as well as contribute to deliverables and projects as needed.
Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in the execution of all duties and responsibilities.
Ability to be persuasive, negotiate, and collaborate with individuals at all levels inside and outside of the organization.
Ability to communicate, both verbally and in writing, with a diverse global membership, employees and/or vendors in a clear and precise manner.
Impeccable ethics and integrity.
Ability to travel on long-haul international flights.
Review of candidates will begin immediately. Applications (resumes), inquiries, and nominations can be sent to: NRECA@heidrick.com
Additional Requirement:
The preceding job description has been written to reflect management's assignment of essential functions. It does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
NRECA is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail humanresources@nreca.coop or call: 703-907-5992 - NRECA Arlington Human Resources. Please call 402-483-9275 - NRECA Lincoln Human Resources, for Lincoln, NE employment opportunities. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently released the 'Know Your Rights' poster, which updates and replaces the previous "EEO is the Law" poster and "EEO Is the Law Poster Supplement".
Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination. NRECA will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay. Please see the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision for more information.
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For more information about life at NRECA please visit www.Electric.coop.
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