Closing
date: 08 Apr 2016
date: 08 Apr 2016
ENERGY EXPERTS, POWER AFRICA EXPANSION
Engility Corporation, building on IRG’s
legacy in international development, is currently seeking Energy Experts for an
anticipated USAID-funded energy project in Africa. The project is intended to
remove barriers to economic growth and to spur trade and investment by
supplying electricity to unserved or underserved communities, while mitigating
long-term greenhouse gas emissions trajectories through use of renewable
sources of en
legacy in international development, is currently seeking Energy Experts for an
anticipated USAID-funded energy project in Africa. The project is intended to
remove barriers to economic growth and to spur trade and investment by
supplying electricity to unserved or underserved communities, while mitigating
long-term greenhouse gas emissions trajectories through use of renewable
sources of en
ergy. Power Africa will serve as a catalyst that will spark a
transformation in Africa’s energy and power sectors. The immediate outcome will
be increased supply of and access to reliable, affordable, and sustainable
power for millions of Africans and the enhanced responsible and transparent
management of energy resources.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Responsibilities assigned to the Energy Experts will cover a range of energy
related disciplines and each expert will have the overall responsibility for
delivering technical assistance packages covered by their particular area of
expertise. Under the supervision of the Chief of Party, each expert may be in
charge of other non-key experts in their domains of intervention and may act as
“Team Leader” for specific activity areas, in addition to being responsible for
quality control. Travel will be required to priority countries within
Sub-Saharan Africa as needed.
Responsibilities assigned to the Energy Experts will cover a range of energy
related disciplines and each expert will have the overall responsibility for
delivering technical assistance packages covered by their particular area of
expertise. Under the supervision of the Chief of Party, each expert may be in
charge of other non-key experts in their domains of intervention and may act as
“Team Leader” for specific activity areas, in addition to being responsible for
quality control. Travel will be required to priority countries within
Sub-Saharan Africa as needed.
This is a contingent position based on
funding from the customer.
funding from the customer.
MINIMUM TANGIBLE QUALIFICATIONS:
• Advanced University degree in engineering, public policy, development
economics, International Development, or another energy related discipline
• At least 7 years of development cooperation experience (in areas including
policy and planning) in the energy sector in the African context
• Proven communication skills (oral and written)
• Knowledge of energy efficiency, environmental and transverse issues in
developing country context
• Demonstrated spoken and written proficiency in English
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience working in at least one of the
following areas:
o Transaction Support for power systems
Project Finance§
Sector restructuring incl. for instance
the privatization of state-owned assets§
o Mini grids, small scale energy projects (<10 MW), and rural
electrification
o Mobilizing finance
o Transmission & Distribution Utilities
o Energy Efficiency and Demand Side Management
o Policy & Regulatory Reform
o Natural gas
o Low emissions development strategies
o Regional institutions & cross border power trading
• Advanced University degree in engineering, public policy, development
economics, International Development, or another energy related discipline
• At least 7 years of development cooperation experience (in areas including
policy and planning) in the energy sector in the African context
• Proven communication skills (oral and written)
• Knowledge of energy efficiency, environmental and transverse issues in
developing country context
• Demonstrated spoken and written proficiency in English
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience working in at least one of the
following areas:
o Transaction Support for power systems
Project Finance§
Sector restructuring incl. for instance
the privatization of state-owned assets§
o Mini grids, small scale energy projects (<10 MW), and rural
electrification
o Mobilizing finance
o Transmission & Distribution Utilities
o Energy Efficiency and Demand Side Management
o Policy & Regulatory Reform
o Natural gas
o Low emissions development strategies
o Regional institutions & cross border power trading
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• 15 years of development cooperation experience (in areas including policy and
planning) in the energy sector
• Work experience in providing technical assistance / capacity building in energy
related policy and regulatory areas would be an advantage
• Work experience in energy sector reform in developing countries (in
particular aiming at renewable energies, rural electrification and energy
efficiency) would be an advantage
• Work experience in industrial and technological cooperation and in project
demonstration would be an advantage
• Proficiency in French or an African language would be an advantage
• 15 years of development cooperation experience (in areas including policy and
planning) in the energy sector
• Work experience in providing technical assistance / capacity building in energy
related policy and regulatory areas would be an advantage
• Work experience in energy sector reform in developing countries (in
particular aiming at renewable energies, rural electrification and energy
efficiency) would be an advantage
• Work experience in industrial and technological cooperation and in project
demonstration would be an advantage
• Proficiency in French or an African language would be an advantage
Please apply using the following link: https://careers-engility.icims.com/jobs/13240/energy-experts%2c-power-af…
