Senior Engagement Associate – Caribbean Aggregation Procurement Programme

About the role

RELP, an independent nonprofit that accelerates the transition to clean energy by unlocking renewable energy markets to scalable private investment, is seeking an Engagement Senior Associate for its Caribbean Aggregation Procurement Programme (CAPP). The role reports to the Engagement Manager of the Latin America & Caribbean region and is based in the Caribbean, remote (GMT-4/GMT-5); candidates in Barbados work a hybrid arrangement. The focus is supporting engagement across the Caribbean, identifying cooperation opportunities in new markets and helping move countries from engagement to delivery.

Key responsibilities

• Support the design and implementation of RELP's regional growth strategy and map and prioritise target countries, building a pipeline of candidates for engagement.
• Drive engagement with target governments and partners, liaising with them to offer RELP's support through CAPP and maintain channels with governments, utilities, regulators, development partners and private-sector actors.
• Coordinate with local and regional stakeholders to align clean energy initiatives and prepare partnership agreements, and organise stakeholder meetings, workshops and consultations.
• Prepare cooperation agreements with governments, including scope of work and plans, in close collaboration with the Engagement Manager for LAC.
• Represent RELP at events and regional forums, and help design and host tailored workshops.
• Facilitate the transition from engagement to delivery after a country is onboarded, coordinating with the Delivery Manager for LAC and the project team.
• Monitor political, regulatory and market developments affecting clean energy and financing, and adapt the strategy accordingly.
• Prepare meeting minutes, technical reports, project workflows, timelines and proposals, and coordinate internally with global RELP teams.

Required profile

• At least 8 years of proven experience in the energy sector, on projects with governments and/or utilities in the Caribbean, with substantial clean energy experience.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Energy Management, Engineering, Finance, Business Administration or a related field.
• Proven network within Ministries of Energy, Utilities and Regulators across Caribbean governments, and a track record of supporting complex projects and partnerships.
• Strong knowledge of national electricity markets, renewable energy markets and relevant technologies in the region.
• Project management experience and the ability to take responsibility for jointly set objectives.

Required skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills, with a strong work ethic and reporting capacity to meet audit requirements.
• Preferred: fluent Spanish.

What we offer

• Competitive fee according to experience.
• International work environment, flexibility and work-life balance.
• PTOLearning Programme.

To apply, send a resume and a cover letter in English to the RELP careers team, indicating the job code.