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  • Posted: Jan 11, 2015
    Deadline: Jan 15, 2015
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    Winrock International is a nonprofit organization that works with people in the United States and around the world to empower the disadvantaged, increase economic opportunity, and sustain natural resources.
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    Renewable Energy Technical Specialist

    Renewable Energy Technical Specialist, Nigeria Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency Project

    Unit: Clean Energy Group (CEG)
    Report to: Chief of Party (CoP)

    Project Summary

    • The Promoting Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Project (hereinafter referred to as the Renewable Energy Project) is a three-pronged approach to developing the renewable energy and energy efficiency markets in Nigeria.
    • The first component of the program establishes a Development Credit Authority (DCA) instrument to provide partial credit guarantees to local Banks (initially Eco Bank and First Bank) in order to increase debt financing to the clean energy sector.
    • The second component is a Global Development Alliance (GDA) with the Private Financing Advisory Network (PFAN), which will link investors/financiers and clean energy project developers to help produce bankable project and equity financing proposals.
    • The third component will provide technical assistance and vocation training on renewable energy technologies (RET5) and for the successful implementation of the Renewable Energy Project.
    • The fourth component will promote strong environmental policy through direct interaction with legislators and community based coalitions.
    • The proposed program will be implemented in Nigeria over a four year period with an estimated prect budget of $4Million which will be incrementally funded, depending on funds availability.

    Essential Responsibilities

    • Provide overall technical support to CoP;
    • Lead technical support for all renewable energy (RE) and energy efficiency (EE) activities.
    • Conduct site and power loads assessments for potential RE projects utilizing solar, wind, biomass, and hydra technologies.
    • Investigate new and emerging RET applications as possible solutions to projects.
    • Support implementation of RET projects.
    • Support preparation of necessary technical specifications, tender documents for construction of RET projects.
    • Prepare technical reports to guide RET project design and construction works.
    • Supervise and participate in preparing technical documents such as bill of quantities, procurement documents, tender documents, tender evaluation, purchase, construction-and installation contracts.
    • Guide and supervise engineers and local companies involved in construction of RE projects.
    • Conduct power systems electrical testing and evaluation.
    • Maintain favorable relationship with all relevant national energy related agencies and support all RE activities to be discussed, coordinated and implemented hh such agencies.
    • Interact directly with industry, NGOs, financial institutions to increase develop, promote, and support RE and EE clean
      energy technical development.
    • Provide guidance for RE and EE codes and standards to industry and government agencies.
    • Plan, supervise, prepare and provide training and capacity building on RETs for industry and stakeholders;
    • Participate in the preparation & technical reports and publications.
    • Travel to project sites to monitor and evaluate the progress and quality of RE work.
    • Work with NGOs, advocacy groups, and other stakeholders to develop a clean energy coalition;
    • Assist with community engagement activities to promote the project and dean energy projects; and,
    • Represent Winrock at meetings and events as required and make presentations and give lectures where necessary.

    Qualification and Background
    Education

    • Minimum Bachelors Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology other related field is required. Preference for
      Mechanical or Electrical engineering graduates.

    Work Experience

    • At least 3 years of professional experience in the renewable energy field in design and installation of renewable energy power systems (photovoltaics, micro-hydra power, biomass power conversion, wind power).
    • Prior experience working on USAID-funded projects in Nigeria or West Africa is a plus.
    • Understanding of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies, and related experience in finance, policy, and capacity building.

    Skills:

    • Engineer or engineering technician in the power systems field; Practical hands-on skills" for power system test and evaluation and related equipment;
    • Project monitoring and evaluation skills; Good oral and written communications skills; and, 'Computer Skills (&IS Word, Excel, AutoCAD).

    Remuneration

    • The remuneration will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Excellent benefits.

    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified candidates should send their resumes and cover letter to: winrocknigeriajobs2014@gmail.com referencing "Senior Renewable Energy Policy Specialist Nigeria Renewable Energy"

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