As the DHE National Energy Expert, you will take on the following responsibilities:
- In close collaboration with the DHE Regional Energy Expert, support the planning and implementation of infrastructure decarbonisation efforts within Nigeria.
- Conduct assessments of existing energy systems and provide recommendations on improvements.
- Install energy measuring devices and train partners on their operation.
- Conduct energy efficiency audits and prepare technical documents for upgrade works.
- Identify and evaluate solar energy resources and locations for installation.
- Provide advice on end-user energy access and support the development of renewable energy solutions.
- Undertake field missions for project-specific tasks, surveys, and monitoring & evaluation activities.
- Develop project reports, cost analysis, budgets, and detailed cost estimations for electrical systems upgrades.
Qualifications
To excel in this role, candidates should possess the following qualifications and skills:
Academic qualifications: University degree : BSC in electrical engineering, engineering, sustainable development studies, energy technology or relevant fields.
Experience:
- A minimum of five (5) years relevant professional experience in a private sector EPC and/or energy supply, consulting firm or social enterprise with energy infrastructure focus; or UN/humanitarian/development agency working directly on operationalising renewable energy transitions.
- Familiarity with and Professional experience in energy infrastructure topic, renewable energy systems design, implementation, and monitoring.
- Knowledge of electrical Installation standards such as IEC, NFC 15-100 standards etc.
- Knowledge of electrical designs plans and block diagrams.
- Knowledge of different energy and private sector-related regulatory and/or policy frameworks and ability to link to other sectors in Nigeria.
- Proven experience conducting energy audits and renewable energy systems sizing. Having performed: Single Line Diagram identification, safe use and data processing from energy loggers, measure and identify loads, identify, and assess energy efficiency measures, hybrid renewable energy system operation and maintenance.
- Have a good understanding of energy standards and audits.
- Experience working in humanitarian or global development settings and/or for the UN or other humanitarian/development agencies preferred.
- Good knowledge of the energy sector in the selected country, challenges faced in the integration of renewable energy in existing buildings and management of procurement tenders in the energy sector.
- Experience in team management and knowledge of project management tools skills are a plus.
Essential requirements
- Demonstrated experience in the design and application of electrical energy solutions, especially renewable technology.
- Experience in the planning, design, budgeting and management of electrical energy systems and energy standards and audits.
- Demonstrated experience in data collection, research, and analysis.
- Have a good understanding of testing equipment and the process of testing, inspection, verification and commissioning.
- Extensive knowledge of financial, regulatory and/or policy frameworks, renewable energy financial management.
- Familiarity with renewable energy business development is an asset.
- Ability to meet reporting deadlines, manage budgets and complete quarterly and yearly reporting.
Language: Fluency in English is essential, knowledge of local languages in Nigeria is an asset.
Competencies
The main competencies of a NORCAP Expert are:
- Building working relationships
- Planning and organising
- Adaptability
- Resilience
What we offer
In recognition of your expertise and contributions, we provide the following benefits and opportunities:
- Rewarding work for a renowned global organisation
- Access to a network of humanitarian, peace, and development professionals
- A dedicated Staff Care Unit




