Renewable Energy Consultant (Home based, Retainer)

Specific tasks to be undertaken include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provide advisory support in conducting required assessment of energy demand need preparation of the project concept note and other project documents
• Provide technical advisory support in the preparation of preliminary and detailed designs, cost estimates, specifications and tender documents.
• Technical/peer review of the preliminary and detailed design, cost estimates, specifications and tender documents prepared by other entities
• Provide technical advisory support to the project team/contractor to closely monitor construction activities in compliance to the engineering accuracy of construction activities, and compliance to the specified Quality, Health & Safety, Social and Environment management systems.
• Testing and commissioning of the mechanical and electrical installation of the renewable energy equipment, support structures and asset transfer procedures and approach
• Evaluate technical proposals in the procurement process

• A Master’s Degree or equivalent in energy or engineering or related field from a recognised university is required.
• Applicants with a Bachelor’s Degree with additional 2 (i.e. 7) years of relevant working experience may also be considered in lieu of the Master’s Degree.
• A Technical/Professional Certification with eleven (9) years of significant experience associated with relevant academic credentials will also be considered.

Experience:

• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in the energy sector in combination of procurement and design experience preferably in one or more of the following areas: in the development and implementation of off-grid renewable energy projects
• Prior expertise in similar renewable energy projects with a hybrid system knowledge and drawing design expertise will be an asset.
• At least four (4) years of international experience with at least two (2) years in least developed countries, particularly Africa is highly desirable
• Previous assignments with the UN system will be an added advantage.

Language Skills:

• Fluency in English is required.
• Working knowledge of French is an advantage.