Responsibilities include:

• Provide technical expertise and guidance on integrated resource energy planning, infrastructure development, and grid expansion, considering advancements in technology and best practices
• Identify opportunities to optimize energy resources, including renewable sources, to meet the region’s energy needs while minimizing environmental impact
• Develop comprehensive energy efficiency plans and strategies for organizations in line with ESA objectives
• Identify challenges and risks associated with energy plans and projects  and develop mitigation strategies to address them
• Advise on policy formulation and reforms to enhance the energy sector’s affordability, efficiency, reliability, and sustainability
• Support capacity-building initiatives for local institutions, fostering expertise in energy planning, policy analysis, and implementation strategies
• Collaborate with regional stakeholders, including government agencies, utilities, international organizations, and communities, to foster cooperation and alignment in energy planning efforts
• Oversee short-term consultants
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Decarbonization Lead

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in business administration, logistics, engineering, economics, sustainability, policy, or a related field
• Minimum ten years of experience in energy sector planning, preferably in Southern Africa
• Demonstrated experience in policy development, strategic planning, and project evaluation within the energy industry
• Ability to adapt to evolving energy landscapes, regulatory changes, and technological advancements in the energy sector
• Familiarity promoting gender equality and social inclusion in the energy sector
• Prior experience with managing a team of subject matter experts across multiple countries
• Familiarity with design and implementation
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility and integrity
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, with command of French or Portuguese a plus