BACKGROUND

The Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology (MSET) requires the services of a Senior Advisor to guide the articulation and development of the national agenda on energy in the areas of science, energy, and technology. This consultancy is projected to start in early to mid-December and will last until March 2022, with possibility of extension. The consultant will report to MSET’s Permanent Secretary and will be based in Kingston, Jamaica (Possibility to work remotely depending on COVID-19 related circumstances, although there is a strong preference for the candidate to be based in Kingston).

RATIONALE

MSET has portfolio that is critical to shaping a new Jamaica with significant opportunities emerging based on shifting technologies. The country needs a strong policy, legislative, and regulatory energy ecosystem to advance the national agenda on energy, with links to the climate emission reduction targets. Specifically, the Ministry will lead/contribute to the development of national policies, including: i. A Revised/Updated National Energy Policy and sub-energy policies;

ii. A fiscal regime to support emerging trends and industries in energy sector transformation; and

iii. An e-mobility implementation strategy.

OBJECTIVE

This consultancy provides substantive policy and strategic technical guidance and support to key initiatives, and produces and manages independent research in the energy portfolio.