DT Global, the implementer partner of the USAID Energy Policy Activity (EPA), under USAID Contract No. 72016819C00002, invites the submission of curricula Vitae (CVs) and cover letters, for various skillsets under USAID EPA. USAID EPA is looking for multiple qualified individuals with a mix of skills to cover one or more of the following workstreams on a full-time or part-time basis. These skill sets and areas of expertise are outlined in detail under Annex 1 below.

USAID's Energy Policy Activity is helping Bosnia and Herzegovina coordinate, manage and improve transparency in the BIH energy sector while providing targeted technical assistance. USAID EPA will assist BIH stakeholders in transforming the energy sector to reach its full potential as and engine of economic growth in the natural gas and electricity subsectors.

Submission of CVs and cover letters may result in the hiring of two or more positions, depending on the quality and type of applicants received. The period of performance for these employment or consultancies will vary, but USAID EPA anticipates assignments to coincide with the project end date of September 18, 2024. The issuance of a consultant or employment agreement to individuals is subject to availability of funds and approval by USAID.

To be considered, successful applicants will meet the follosing qualifications/competencies:

• University Degree in the relevant fields of study.
• Work experience of at least two years in the relevant fields.
• Relevant experience in conducting research and drafting policy papers.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to manage and prioritize tasks.
• Strives for and promotes excellence in performance.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with ability to operate sensitively in multicultural environments and build effective working relations with various stakeholders.
• Proficiency in English (verbal and written).
• Experience in the energy sector is a plus.
• Experience with USAID contracting is a plus

Applicants should ensure that the CVs and cover letters provided are well written, easy to read and follow and highlight applicable skillsets.

CVs and cover letters should be submitted electronically via email to: [email protected] in unlocked version in MS Word or PDF format. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

LEGAL ASSISTANT

USAID EPA is looking for an individual that will be responsible for a wide variety of duties and activities that support EPA's activities in the energy sector. The primary task of the Legal Assistant is to provide professional and administrative support to the EPA team within the scope of the USAID EPA technical assistance in the permitting, natural gas, electricity, energy efficiency and cybersecurity sectors.

More precisely the goal of the USAID EPA technical assistance is to: I) create the preconditions for and development of a BiH electricity and natural gas market and its integration into the regional markets; II) increase investment in the energy sector by the identification and elimination of legal and regulatory obstacles pertaining to the permitting regime through legislative, regulatory and other changes; III) developing systematic energy efficiency approaches in BIH through further development of the Energy Efficiency Obligation (EEO) scheme and other financing mechanisms for the benefit of citizens; iv) work on improving the legal and regulatory framework for cybersecurity. 

These tasks are implemneted throuth drafting European Union (EU) compliant legislation in the natural gas, electricity, energy efficiency and cybersecurity sectors on all government levels and throug implementing regulatory and poliy reforms as required by Energy Community Treaty and relevant EU Directives.

The Legal Assistant under supervision of the Chief of PArty and USAID EPA legal team, will support USAID EPA under the following anticipated tasks under this assignment:

• Conduct legal research;
• Assist in the development of energy secotr-related legislation, regulations and procedures;
• Assist in the preparation of comparative analyses of specific legal issues, regulations and practices;
• Assist in drafting reports and other deliverables;
• Review, comment and contribute to documents and deliverables prepared by external expers;
• Assist in the preparation of workshops, working group meetings and training activities;
• Actively participate in problem identification and solution development.