Energy Advisor - Support to the Office of the National Authorizing Officer (NAO) of the European Development Fund
Position: KE3 - Energy Advisor
Country: Zambia
Start date: 11 December 2018
Duration: 3 years
Deadline: 12 August 2018
“Support to the Office of the National Authorizing Officer (NAO) of the European Development Fund” is an EU/EDF-funded project which aims to contribute to efficient andeffective programming and implementation of EU funded projects and programmes by the NAO.
Key Expert 3: Energy Advisor
Qualifications and skills
University degree of a minimum four years in an engineering field;
A Master Degree or equivalent in electrical, electro-mechanical engineering or equivalent will be an advantage.
General professional experience
A minimum of 12 years’ experience in the energy sector;
Experience with EU contractual and financial procedures will be an advantage.
Specific professional experience
Experience of at least 5 cumulative years in a management or advisory position in infrastructure project cycle management;
Successful experience in a technical position in at least two contracts related to energy sector funded or co-funded by international development partners (development banks or bilateral or multilateral development cooperation agencies);
Professional experience with hydro power projects will be considered as an advantage;
Experience in a technical expert position within one or more rural electrification projects will be considered as an advantage.
Other skills
Fluency in written and spoken English
Excellent communication and writing skills in English