New Employment Opportunity at Mott MacDonald
POSITION: Energy Expert
Job Description:
Mott MacDonald is a £1.2 billion management, engineering, and development consulting firm with 16,000 employees and a global presence across six continents. Our network of 180 principal offices in 140 countries provides us with local market information and world-class expertise to ensure that every client receives exceptional service. We are an equal-opportunity employer who values diversity throughout our organization. We do not discriminate and actively work to build an inclusive atmosphere.
The Green Cities Infrastructure Programme (GCIP) is an important component of the UK Centre of Expertise in Green Cities and Infrastructure (GCI). It seeks to increase investment in and delivery of growth-enabling infrastructure and urban development that is responsible, dependable, inclusive, low-carbon, and climate-resilient. The GCIP’s impact framework and embedded goals include promoting and main streaming social inclusion, economic fairness, and poverty reduction, as well as generating ICF-aligned project pipelines.
This is a request for expressions of interest solely for important consultancy posts in the energy sector in Africa (Ghana, Zambia) on the ongoing GCI Programme, with expertise in the following technical areas:
- Energy procurement
- Energy permits and licenses
- Energy institutions and institutional capacity development
- Energy economists
- Our expertise includes renewable energy, power generation, energy policy, power trading, transmission engineering, and energy-related community engagement.
- Power system economists
- Variable Renewable Energy Sources
- VRES Investment & Procurement
Candidate Specifications:
Qualification
- Role-specific, with an advanced degree in a relevant subject. Master’s degrees are preferable.
- Experience and Knowledge
- We are seeking junior, senior, and principal experts with relevant experience in international development initiatives. Previous work experience with FCDO (previously DFID) is advantageous. In-country experience is essential.
We are especially interested in locally based candidates for:
- Lusaka, Zambia
- Accra, Ghana.
Skills
- Must have sector-specific knowledge and relevant regional experience. • Proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, and communication skills is required.
- Effective management, interpersonal skills, and attention to detail are essential.
- Proficient in English language (both active and passive)
- Strong writing and communication abilities, including expertise drafting English progress reports.
- Excellent understanding of the local political economy.
- Fluency and advanced knowledge of the local working language are preferred.
Job Profile
- Provide technical expertise for agreed-upon outputs.
- Assist Team leader in identifying important stakeholders for output delivery (in-country, regional, or international).
- Assist the Team Leader and, if agreed upon, lead specific engagements with important stakeholders while representing GCIP.
- Contribute to the creation of certain documents as agreed upon with the Team Leader.
- Individual Intervention workplans are to be created in collaboration with the Team Leader and other technical/local professionals.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
We prioritize equality, diversity, and inclusion in our organization, striving to promote fair employment procedures and practices that enable equitable opportunity for all. We value individual expression in the workplace and are dedicated to establishing an inclusive environment in which everyone feels they have a chance to contribute.
How to Apply for this Employment Opportunity at Mott MacDonald
Closing Date: September 21, 2024
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