AfDB Principal Renewable Energy Specialist Jobs in Nigeria
AfDB Principal Renewable Energy Specialist Jobs in Nigeria
The Position The Renewable Energy Specialist (Desert to Power) will play a lead role across a range of activities linked to the development, financing and deployment of renewable energy projects, including a coordinating role in the context of the Desert to Power Taskforce.
The job holder will focus on (i) the identification, preparation and implementation of bankable renewable energy generation projects, including both grid-connected and decentralized technologies (ii) support the design and implementation of both public and private sector initiatives, including investment facilities; (iii) support Regional Member Countries (RMCs) in particular in the Sahel with designing investment scale-up programmes to attract private sector players, along with the mobilization of concessional resources and implementation of innovative blended finance solutions; and (iv) more broadly coordinate the various activities undertaken in the context of the Desert to Power initiative.
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the overall supervision and guidance of the Division Manager - Renewable Energy, the Principal Renewable Energy Specialist (Desert to Power) will perform the following:
Coordinate the various activities of the Desert to Power Taskforce, ensure regular engagement and communication with internal and external partners including the country focal points and Steering Committee members, and prepare regular updates on the implementation of the initiative.
Develop detailed implementation plans for the five priority areas (on-grid solar generation capacity, transmission reinforcement and regional interconnections, deployment of decentralized energy solutions, utility reform and creation of a favourable enabling environment) of the Desert to Power initiative.
Assist regional member countries in structuring renewable energy and energy access scale-up programmes, including Independent Power Producer (IPP), green mini-grids and solar home systems scale-up programmes, engaging with relevant stakeholders on aspects of enabling policy and regulatory environment.
Coordinate the mobilization of resources for the implementation of the Desert to Power initiative, comprising internal and external funding sources such as climate finance facilities.
Lead project origination and business development activities, with a view to developing a pipeline of sustainable energy investments to which AfDB’s full range of financial instruments, including concessional finance could be applied.
Lead the preparation, appraisal and due diligence processes for both projects and programmes, for presentation to the relevant Bank internal committees and to the Board where necessary.
Contribute to the preparation of knowledge and analytical work
for to inform country-focussed strategy work as well as new operations in renewable energy.
Undertake any other task that the Division Manager or Director may assign.
Selection Criteria
Hold at least a Master's degree or its equivalent in Energy, Renewable Energy, Engineering, Business Administration or related subjects;
Have a minimum of six (6) years professional experience at project level, broad knowledge of all energy sub-sectors, including renewable energy technologies and business models.
Proven ability to interact competently with, as well as to assess and provide technical advisory services to, both public and private sector stakeholders in the renewable energy space;
Experience in Multilateral or Development Bank / Development Financial Institutions operations, preferably in an African context, not mandatory but desirable;
Good understanding of public and private sector financing, experience in resource mobilization and structuring of blended finance solutions.
Experience in forging and managing relationships with a variety of stakeholders - local organizations, governments and financing institutions.
Full knowledge of the principles of project cycle and project implementation;
Strong interpersonal and client orientation skills, with proven experience in coordinating various activities and diverse teams.
Communicate and write effectively in either French or English, with a good working knowledge of the other language.
Competence in the use of Bank standard software (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint); Knowledge of SAP.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; AfDB Principal Renewable Energy Specialist Jobs in Nigeria
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