[Gasification] Bioenergy Program Officer position at Winrock International

[Tom Miles Easystreet]

Yes

Tom

T R Miles Technical Consultants Inc.
tmiles at trmiles.com
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On Jul 9, 2011, at 7:36 PM, Elisabeth Staniewski <estaniewski249 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hello Tom,
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> I checked Winrock International website and it says no positions currenly available.  Do I still apply?
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> Kind Regards,
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> Elisabeth Staniewski
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> On Fri, Jul 8, 2011 at 2:49 PM, Tom Miles <tmiles at trmiles.com> wrote:
> Description
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> POSITION TITLE:             Program Officer  
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> LOCATION:                         Arlington, Virginia
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> UNIT:                                     Clean Energy
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> REPORTS TO:                    Bioenergy Program Officer, Clean Energy Group
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> 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.
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> ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
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> ·         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
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> ·         Support the development of an investment pipeline across Winrock projects in several countries covering a range of bioenergy technologies
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> ·         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.
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> ·         Assist in identifying, evaluating and early stage development of biofuels projects including working on project concept designs,
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> ·         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.
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> ·         Carry out project administration including project documentation, record keeping and preparation of project deliverables,
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> ·         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.
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> ·         Remain up-to-date with the latest developments in bioenergy with a focus on commercially proven technology,
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> ·         Analyze data and use/build spreadsheet models including technical and financial, draft reports,
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> ·         Other tasks as assigned based on experience, capabilities and ability to expand own horizons.
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> OTHER RESPONSIBILITES:
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> 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.
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> QUALIFICATIONS AND BACKGROUND:
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> 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.
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> Experience:   At least, 8 years experience with private sector companies in roles related to program and project implementation
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> Significant experience on practical implementation of energy and, particularly, bioenergy projects
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> Skills:                   
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> ·         Tertiary level qualification in science or engineering
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> ·         Good understanding of the technical and financial and wider sustainability aspects of bioenergy
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> ·         Experience of working in interdisciplinary programs and projects in an international context
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> ·         Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
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> ·         Strong project management skills (including excellent time-management, problem-solving and organizational abilities)
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> Contact: Winrock International Jobs
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> http://www2.winrock.org/people/jobs.asp
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