Energy Expert

Mott MacDonald is a £1.2 billion management, engineering and development consultancy with 16,000 staff and a global reach spanning six continents. Our network of 180 principal offices in 140 countries gives us local market insight backed by world class expertise to deliver excellence for every client.We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate and take positive steps to create an inclusive culture.

The Green Cities Infrastructure Programme (GCIP) is a key component of the UK Centre of Expertise for Green Cities and Infrastructure (GCI). It aims to accelerate investment in, and delivery of, growth-enabling infrastructure and urban development that is responsible, reliable, inclusive, low-carbon and climate resilient. GCIP’s impact framework and embedded goals include the promotion and mainstreaming of social inclusion, economic equity and poverty reduction whilst also driving International Climate Finance (ICF) aligned project pipelines.

Role

This is a call for an expression of interest only , towards key consultancy roles in the Energy Sector in Africa(Ghana, Zambia) on the ongoing GCI Programme, with expertise in following technical areas:

• Energy Procurement
• Energy permitting and licensing
• Energy Institutions and Institutional capacity building
• Energy Economists
• Renewable Energy
• Power Generation
• Energy Policy
• Power Trading
• Transmission engineer
• Community Engagement (relating to Energy)
• Power systems economists
• Variable renewable energy sources (VRES)
• VRES Investment
• VRES Procurement

Candidate Specification

Qualification

• Role specific although and advanced degree in a relevant discipline Master’s degree is preferred
• Experience & Knowledge
• We are looking for junior, senior, and principal experts with relevant work experience in International Development projects. Previous work experience with FCDO (formerDFID) is an advantage. In-country experience required.

We Are Particularly Interested In Locally Based Candidates In

• Lusaka, Zambia
• Accra, Ghana

Skills

• Strong sector specific knowledge with relevant geographic sector experience.
• Strong word, powerpoint and communications skills are essential.
• Excellent management, relationship skills and attention to detail is critical.
• Excellent knowledge of English language (active and passive)
• Excellent writing and communication skills and experience with writing – English- progress reports
• Excellent understanding of the local Political Economy
• Fluency / advanced knowledge of the local working language is preferred.

Job Profile (more Specific Role-based Descriptions May Apply)

• Provide technical expertise for specific outputs as agreed with the Team leader
• Support the Team leader in identifying key in-country, regional or international stakeholders to engage for the delivery of specific outputs..
• Support the Team Leader and in agreement, lead specific engagements with key stakeholders, representing GCIP.
• Contribute to the drafting of specific documents as agreed with the Team Leader.
• Individual Intervention workplans – to be completed working with the Team Leader and other technical/local specialists.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.

Country: Zambia

Position Location: Lusaka, Zambia / Accra, Ghana

Contract Type: Contract

Work Pattern: Variable Hours

Sector: Energy

Discipline: Energy

Job Ref: 3883

Recruiter Contact: Meena S