[Gasification] Bioenergy Program Officer position at Winrock International

Elisabeth Staniewski estaniewski249 at gmail.com
Sat Jul 9 21:36:36 CDT 2011


Hello Tom,

I checked Winrock International website and it says no positions currenly
available.  Do I still apply?

Kind Regards,

Elisabeth Staniewski

On Fri, Jul 8, 2011 at 2:49 PM, Tom Miles <tmiles at trmiles.com> wrote:

>     *Description*****
>
> *POSITION TITLE:*             Program Officer  ****
>
>  ****
>
> *LOCATION:                         *Arlington, Virginia****
>
>
> ****
>
> *UNIT:*                                     Clean Energy ****
>
>  ****
>
> *REPORTS TO:*                    Bioenergy Program Officer, Clean Energy
> Group ****
>
>                                                 ****
>
> *POSITION SUMMARY: *The Program Officer will be involved in project work
> related to development of a pipeline of projects that include: conversion of
> biomass to process energy, electricity, solid, liquid and gaseous biofuels;
> overall sustainability of supply chains for bioenergy projects, GHG
> emissions, sustainability principles and standards, particularly those
> related to biofuels. The primary focus will be international projects but
> work on US based projects may also be required.  The overall emphasis will
> be on projects that result in tangible results. ****
>
>  ****
>
> *ESSENTIAL Responsibilities*****
>
> ·         Work on a wide range of biomass to energy technical tasks,
> including: feedstock and cost benefit assessments, preparation of conceptual
> plant designs, technology evaluations, cost analyses, GHG estimation.
> sustainability, solid/liquid/gaseous emissions and control, preparation of
> pre- and final feasibility studies****
>
> ·         Support the development of an investment pipeline across Winrock
> projects in several countries covering a range of bioenergy technologies *
> ***
>
> ·         Lead on project work covering technical and financial aspects of
> bioethanol and biodiesel production projects and advanced biofuels
> production, sustainability assessments of supply chains and climate change.
> ****
>
> ·         Assist in identifying, evaluating and early stage development of
> biofuels projects including working on project concept designs,****
>
> ·         Assist in identifying and securing new business in bioenergy
> (e.g. working on proposals for feasibility studies) by identifying
> opportunities and preparing competitive proposals in response to either
> solicitations or as unsolicited proposals. ****
>
> ·         Carry out project administration including project
> documentation, record keeping and preparation of project deliverables,****
>
> ·         Coordinate interdisciplinary teams of subcontractors,
> consultants and other partners as part of a team to ensure good coordination
> of complex activities and timely completion of project tasks and
> deliverables.****
>
> ·         Remain up-to-date with the latest developments in bioenergy with
> a focus on commercially proven technology, ****
>
> ·         Analyze data and use/build spreadsheet models including
> technical and financial, draft reports,****
>
> ·         Other tasks as assigned based on experience, capabilities and
> ability to expand own horizons.****
>
> * *****
>
> *Other Responsibilites: *****
>
>    - Lead teams working on bioenergy projects or bioenergy components
>    within multifaceted projects,****
>    - Design and implement programs to overcome policy and financing
>    barriers to large-scale commercial investment in bioenergy projects, **
>    **
>    - Actively assist in the identification of new business opportunities
>    for bioenergy projects.****
>    - Prepare key technical inputs and budget inputs required for
>    proposals.****
>    - As required, participate in other renewable energy project work
>    undertaken within the Clean Energy Group.****
>    - Work with specialists in most other Winrock Groups including
>    EcoSystems Services, Environmental Resources Trust/American Carbon Registry,
>    Empowerment and Civic Engagement , and Agriculture and Enterprise.****
>
>  ****
>
> *QUALIFICATIONS AND BACKGROUND:*****
>
>  ****
>
> *Education:     *Master’s perferred in related field; Candidates with
> degrees in the fields of engineering and applied science are preferred and
> one degree of this nature is essential.****
>
>  ****
>
> *Experience:   *At least, 8 years experience with private sector companies
> in roles related to program and project implementation****
>
> Significant experience on practical implementation of energy and,
> particularly, bioenergy projects ****
>
>  ****
>
> *Skills:                    *****
>
> ·         Tertiary level qualification in science or engineering ****
>
> ·         Good understanding of the technical and financial and wider
> sustainability aspects of bioenergy****
>
> ·         Experience of working in interdisciplinary programs and projects
> in an international context****
>
> ·         Strong interpersonal and leadership skills****
>
> ·         Strong project management skills (including excellent
> time-management, problem-solving and organizational abilities)****
>
> ** **
>
> Contact: Winrock International Jobs ****
>
> http://www2.winrock.org/people/jobs.asp****
>
> ** **
>
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