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The Program / Department / Team

• Energy 4 Impact is Mercy Corps’ platform for shaping market systems in clean energy access.
• We work at the intersection of policy and institutions, enterprise growth and finance, ecosystem coordination, and evidence and market intelligence.
• Our comparative advantage lies in blending the advisory capabilities of a specialist firm with the geographic presence and community reach of an NGO.
• We translate programme investment into strategic, market-credible solutions: building the conditions under which private investment flows into previously high-risk energy access markets.

Purpose / Project Description

• Energy 4 Impact is recruiting an Electric Mobility & EV Charging Infrastructure Technical Expert to support the development of Nigeria’s e-mobility ecosystem under NESP III.
• The expert will lead the preparation of EV charging station guidelines and technical standards, as wells as an e-mobility framework to promote e-mobility in Nigeria.
• All in collaboration with NADDC and state governments supported under NESP III.

Consultant Activities
The Consultant will undertake the following responsibilities:

• Lead the development of electric vehicle (EV) charging station guidelines, technical standards, and regulatory frameworks, including alignment with intermittent renewables to the grid.
• Provide technical inputs for e-mobility frameworks, including charging infrastructure planning and grid impact assessments.
• Conduct technical due diligence on EV related proposals, ensuring alignment with national and international EV standards and safety codes.
• Support stakeholder consultations with NADDC, state governments, and private sector actors.
• Deliver capacity building sessions on EV charging technologies and standards.
• Contribute to reporting, documentation, and knowledge transfer activities.
• Prepare technical specifications, BoQs, and tender documents for EV charging infrastructure.
• Transfer global best practices into charging interoperability, smart charging, and EV-grid integration.
• Develop EV infrastructure planning tools, including load forecasting models and site selection criteria, integrated into broader grid planning activities in the project.
• Support the design of pilot EV charging corridors within the project states.
• Provide advisory support on business models for EV charging (CPO models, PPPs, tariff structures).
• Contribute to an e-mobility knowledge hub, consolidating standards, templates, and case studies for future use in NESP.

Consultant Deliverables:
The Consultant will deliver the following:

• A guidelines and standards package detailing EV charging station requirements, technical standards, regulatory frameworks, and recommendations for integrating intermittent renewable energy into the grid.
• Technical inputs to analysis and recommendations on charging infrastructure planning, grid impact assessments, and integration considerations for national e‑mobility frameworks.
• A stakeholder consultation summary documenting engagement, key insights, technical recommendations, and agreed follow‑up actions with NADDC, state authorities, and private sector actors.
• A capacity building delivery report on EV charging technologies and standards including training materials, session summaries, participant feedback, and evidence of strengthened technical competencies.
• Inputs to periodic reporting and knowledge outputs technical e-mobility inputs, progress updates, and documentation supporting institutional learning.
• An advisory note on best practices on interoperability, smart charging, and EV‑grid integration
• A toolkit on EV infrastructure planning, including load forecasting methodologies, site selection criteria, and planning tools to integrate into broader grid planning systems.
• A high-level corridor design note detailing proposed routes, charging configurations, technical requirements, and implementation considerations for EV charging corridors in project states.
• An advisory note analyzing viable charging business models and providing recommendations for Nigeria’s context.
• A package of knowledge products, to be determined in collaboration with the client, that consolidates standards and other technical resources for long-term use within NESP’s e-mobility program.
• A Knowledge Hub Contribution Package consolidating standards, templates, case studies, and technical resources for long‑term use within NESP’s e‑mobility program.

Timeframe / Schedule:

• This assignment will take no longer than 35 days between May 2026 to December 2027, subject to performance and fund availability throughout this period.

The Consultant will report to:

• The consultant will report to the Senior Technical Analyst, Energy 4 Impact.

The Consultant will work closely with:

• The Team Leader, the MEL and Reporting Expert other technical and finance experts in the project, experts from implementing partner, the government counterparts, the finance and operations team

Requirements
Education:

• Master’s Degree (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, or related field.

Languages:

• Excellent command of English (C1 level, CEFR).

Professional Experience:

• General: At least 12 years of experience in the energy sector.
• Specific: Minimum 8 years of experience in EV regulations, EV charging infrastructure, e-mobility technical standards, or a combination of these.
• Demonstrated experience preparing technical guidelines, codes, or regulatory instruments.
• International experience: At least 7 years in at least two countries with economies in transition outside West Africa.
• Regional experience: At least 5 years of professional experience in West Africa, including a minimum of 1 year in Nigeria.
• At least 5 years of experience working on development cooperation projects.

Team Engagement and Effectiveness:

• Achieving our mission starts with how we build our team and collaborate.
• By bringing together individuals with a variety of experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives, we strengthen our ability to solve complex challenges and drive innovation.
• We foster a culture of trust and respect, where every team member is valued for their contributions, empowered to reach their full potential, and motivated to do their best work.
• We recognize that building a strong and effective team is an ongoing process, and we remain committed to learning, improving, and growing together.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

• Mercy Corps is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected under applicable law.

Safeguarding & Ethics:

• Mercy Corps is committed to ensuring that all individuals we come into contact with through our work, whether team members, community members, program participants or others, are treated with respect and dignity.
• We are committed to the core principles regarding prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse laid out by the UN Secretary General and IASC.
• We will not tolerate child abuse, sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment by or of our team members. As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive work environment, team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner, respect local laws and customs, and to adhere to Mercy Corps Code of Conduct Policies and values at all times.
• Team members are required to complete mandatory Code of Conduct e-learning courses upon hire and on an annual basis.

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Purpose / Project Description

• Energy 4 Impact is seeking an internationally experienced Senior Mini-Grid & GIS Technical Expert to support the Nigerian Energy Support Programme(NESP III) in the development of off-grid renewable energy projects.

The Program / Department / Team

• Energy 4 Impact is Mercy Corps’ platform for shaping market systems in clean energy access. We work at the intersection of policy and institutions, enterprise growth and finance, ecosystem coordination, and evidence and market intelligence.
• Our comparative advantage lies in blending the advisory capabilities of a specialist firm with the geographic presence and community reach of an NGO. We translateprogrammeinvestment into strategic, market-credible solutions: building the conditions under which private investment flows into previously high-risk energy access markets.

Consultant Objective

• The Senior Mini-Grid & GIS Technical Expertwill provide high level engineering, planning, and technical advisory services for mini-grid project development, including GIS-based site identification, system design, and preparation of technical documentation.

Consultant Activities
The Consultant will undertake the following responsibilities:

• Lead GIS-based site identification, mapping, and spatial analysis for mini-grid development.
• Conduct techno economic assessments, including demand estimation, load profiling, and PUE opportunity analysis.
• Develop system designs, distribution network layouts, powerhouse siting, and technical specifications.
• Prepare and review BoQs, engineering drawings, tender documents, and technical guidelines.
• Conduct technical due diligence on mini-grid developer submissions and project proposals.
• Support the development of technical guidelines, regulations, and manuals for the Nigeria off-grid sector.
• Provide capacity building to local experts, government agencies, and developers.
• Collaborate with NESP advisors and local consultants to ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Contribute to progress reports, meeting summaries, and stakeholder engagement sessions.
• Introduce advanced geospatial analytics (e.g., least cost electrification modelling, remote sensing) to enhance projectselection.
• Develop standardized templates for mini-grid technical documentation to streamline future NESP processes.
• Provide advisory support on climate resilient infrastructure design and innovations for grid reliability.
• Support the creation of a mini-grid knowledge repository for NESP, consolidating tools, templates, and lessons learned.

Consultant Deliverables
The Consultant will deliver the following:

• A complete geospatial assessment report including mapped mini‑grid candidate sites, spatial datasets, analytical layers, and GIS files supporting site prioritization.
• An enhanced geospatial modelling output integrating least‑cost electrification modelling, remote sensing, and advanced analytics to strengthen siteselectionand planning.
• A techno‑economic analysis package containing demand estimates, load profiles, PUE opportunity assessments, and financial viability modelling for proposed mini‑grid sites.
• A set of engineering design documents covering mini-grid system sizing,distributionnetwork layouts, powerhouse siting, and detailed technical specifications for each assessed site.
• A technical documentation bundle comprising reviewed and validated Bills of Quantities, engineering drawings, tender documents, and technical guidelines aligned with GIZ/NESP standards.
• A due diligence evaluation report assessing the technical soundness, feasibility, and compliance of mini‑grid developer submissions and project proposals.
• A technical guidance package contributing to national guidelines, regulations, and manuals for Nigeria’s off‑grid sector, developed in collaboration with NESP and government partners.
• A capacity building report documenting training sessions, materials, participant feedback, and competency improvements among local experts, government agencies, and developers.
• A set ofreviewed and quality‑assured deliverables produced jointly with NESP advisors and local consultants, demonstrating coordinated technical input and consistency across work packages.
• Contributions to periodic progress reports, meeting summaries, and stakeholder engagement notes reflecting technical inputs, decisions, and follow‑up actions.
• Aclimate resilience advisory note outlining design recommendations, infrastructure adaptations, and innovations to improve mini‑grid reliability under climate stressors.
• Aknowledge repository package consolidating tools, templates, datasets, case studies, and lessons learned for long‑term use by NESP and sector stakeholders.

Required Experience & Skills
Education:

• Master’s Degree (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, or related field.

Professional Experience:

• General: Minimum 12 years of professional experience in the energy sector.
• Specific: At least 10 years of experience developing renewable energy mini-grid projects totaling ≥5 MW combined capacity.
• Demonstrated experience using GIS tools (ArcGIS, QGIS, etc.) for site identification and planning.
• Minimum 5 years developing technical guidelines, regulations, or manuals for the energy sector.
• International experience: At least 7 years in at least two countries with economies in transition outside West Africa.
• Regional experience: At least 5 years of professional experience in West Africa, including a minimum of 1 year in Nigeria.
• At least 5 years of experience working on development cooperation projects.

Languages:

• Excellent command of English (C1 level, CEFR).

Additional Information:

• Timeframe / Schedule: This assignment will take no longer than 35 days between May 2026 to December 2027, subject to performance and fund availability throughout this period.
• The Consultant will report to: The consultant will report to the Senior Technical Analyst, Energy 4 Impact.
• The Consultant will work closely with: TheTeam Leader, the MEL and Reporting Expertother technical and finance experts in the project, experts from implementing partner, the government counterparts, the finance and operations team.

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The Program / Department / Team

• Energy 4 Impact is Mercy Corps’ platform for shaping market systems in clean energy access.
• We work at the intersection of policy and institutions, enterprise growth and finance, ecosystem coordination, and evidence and market intelligence.
• Our comparative advantage lies in blending the advisory capabilities of a specialist firm with the geographic presence and community reach of an NGO.
• We translate programme investment into strategic, market-credible solutions: building the conditions under which private investment flows into previously high-risk energy access markets.

Purpose / Project Description

• Energy 4 Impact is seeking an internationally experienced Team Leader to support the Nigerian Energy Support Programme(NESP III) in the development of off grid renewable energy projects.

Consultant Objectives

• The Team Leader will provide overall strategic and leadership to a pool of technical and transactional advisory experts.
• This senior expert will guide a multidisciplinary team, ensure high quality delivery of advisory services, and work closely with public and private sector partners to strengthen enabling environments for renewable energy deployment.
• The role requires deep sector expertise, proven leadership in complex donor funded programs, and extensive international experience.

Consultant Activities
The Consultant will undertake the following responsibilities:

• Provide overall responsibility and direction for all advisory packages delivered under the assignment.
• Ensure coherence, complementarity, and alignment of contractor services with other project activities at both national and local levels.
• Support GIZ in refining and adapting project strategies, contributing to evaluations, and preparing for potential follow on phases.
• Provide managerial leadership to a multidisciplinary team of experts, including identifying needs for short term assignments, planning and managing inputs, and supporting technical delivery.
• Oversee quality assurance for all outputs, ensuring timely,high quality deliverables that meet client standards.
• Ensure coordinated, efficient, and results oriented implementation.
• Lead the design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of capacity development measures for government institutions, utilities, regulators, and other local partners.
• Integrate cross cutting themes—such as gender equality, inclusion, and climate resilience—into all advisory and capacity building activities.
• Ensure that monitoring procedures are systematically applied and that results inform adaptive management.
• Oversee financial planning and ensure appropriate use of funds in close consultation with the client.
• Ensure compliance with contractual, administrative, and reporting requirements, including regular progress reporting in line with agreed deadlines.

Consultant Deliverables
The Consultant will deliver the following:

• A consolidated advisory strategy and delivery plan outlining the overall approach, priorities, sequencing, and integration of all advisory packages.
• Comprehensive workplan, approved by the donor,covering all contractor inputs, expert assignments, timelines, and inter dependencies.
• Refined and updated project strategies developed jointly with GIZ, reflecting lessons learned, contextual changes, and emerging opportunities.
• Contributions to MidTerm Reviews, Evaluations, and Follow On Phase Concept Notes, including analytical inputs and recommendations.
• A team co-ordination and management plan updated regularly and detailing roles, responsibilities,short term expert needs, and deployment schedules.
• Regular progress reports (monthly, quarterly, or as agreed)summarizing achievements, challenges, risks, and next steps.
• Quality-assured technical deliverables submitted on time and meeting all client requirements.
• Results- oriented implementation reports and progress dashboards demonstrating progress toward outcomes and alignment with project objectives.
• Periodic learning and adaptation briefs showing how monitoring insights inform decision making and adjustments.
• Financial plans and budget forecasts,prepared regularly and inconsultation with the client.
• Financial compliance and expenditure reports (to accompanythe regular progress reports)ensuring transparent and appropriate use of funds.

Timeframe / Schedule:

• This assignment will take no longerthan48daysbetweenMay 2026 to December 2027, subject to performance and fund availability throughout this period.
• The consultant will report to the Senior Technical Analyst, Energy 4 Impact.

The Consultant will work closely with:

• The MEL and Reporting Expert, other technical and finance experts in the project, experts from implementing partner,the government counterparts, the finance and operations team,

Required Experience & Skills
Education:

• Master’s Degree (or equivalent, e.g., German Diploma) in Engineering relevant to energy, renewable energy, power systems, or energy economics / markets.

Languages:

• Excellent command of English (C1 level, CEFR).

Professional Experience:

• General: Minimum of 12 years professional experience in the power sector, working with both public and private entities. At least 3 of these years must have been acquired within the last 5 years.
• Specific: At least 10 years of experience in renewable energy project development, 5 of which in rural electrification projects.
• Leadership & management: Minimum 10 years of management experience leading teams of three or more people in projects, companies, or organizations. 5 of which involved managing teams within donor-funded projects.
• International and regional experience. At least 5 years of professional experience in two countries outside the West Arica region, with at least one year spent in each country
• Regional experience: Minimum 8 years of professional experience in West Africa, 4 of which in Nigeria
• At least 8 years of experience working on development cooperation projects.

Team Engagement and Effectiveness:

• Achieving our mission starts with how we build our team and collaborate.
• By bringing together individuals with a variety of experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives, we strengthen our ability to solve complex challenges and drive innovation.
• We foster a culture of trust and respect, where every team member is valued for their contributions, empowered to reach their full potential, and motivated to do their best work.
• We recognize that building a strong and effective team is an ongoing process, and we remain committed to learning, improving, and growing together.

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Purpose / Project Description

• Energy 4 Impact seeks a Senior Utility-Scale Renewable Energy Technical Expert to support NESP III in providing engineering and technical advisory services for largescale renewable energy projects (>15 MW).
• The expert will contribute to technical assessments, grid integration analysis, and preparation of technical documents for tenders and project implementation.

The Program / Department / Team

• Energy 4 Impact is Mercy Corps’ platform for shaping market systems in clean energy access. 
• We work at the intersection of policy and institutions, enterprise growth and finance, ecosystem coordination, and evidence and market intelligence.
• Our comparative advantage lies in blending the advisory capabilities of a specialist firm with the geographic presence and community reach of an NGO.
• We translate programme investment into strategic, market-credible solutions: building the conditions under which private investment flows into previously high-risk energy access markets.

Consultant Activities
The Consultant will undertake the following responsibilities:

• Provide technical leadership on utility-scale solar or hybrid renewable energy (RE) project development.
• Conduct grid integration studies, network analysis, and generation modelling.
• Prepare technical specifications, BoQs, tender documents, and engineering packages.
• Support technical due diligence for largescale RE proposals.
• Ensure compliance with international engineering standards and grid codes.
• Contribute to the development of technical guidelines and frameworks for RE integration.
• Deliver technical trainings and support stakeholder engagement.
• Collaborate with NESP advisors and local experts to ensure alignment with program objectives.
• Support reporting, documentation, and knowledge transfer activities.
• Introduce best practice grid stability and storage integration approaches to strengthen Nigeria’s future energy mix.
• Develop bankability enhancing tools, such as risk matrices, technical checklists, and quality assurance protocols for mini-grids.
• Support capacity building for state level electricity market actors under the new Electricity Act.
• Contribute to the development of a utility-scale RE project pipeline screening tool for NESP.

Consultant Deliverables
The Consultant will deliver the following:

• A technical package outlining development pathways, design considerations, and strategic guidance for utility‑scale solar or hybrid renewable energy projects.
• A grid integration report containing network analysis results, generation modelling outputs, and recommendations for integrating large‑scale RE into the grid.
• A complete engineering documentation set including technical specifications, Bills of Quantities, tender documents, and engineering design packages aligned with GIZ/NESP standards.
• A due diligence assessment report evaluating the technical feasibility, risks, and compliance of utility‑scale renewable energy proposals. This should also contain eligibility criteria against relevant international engineering standards and Nigerian grid codes.
• Inputs into national technical guidelines, standards, and frameworks for renewable energy grid integration, as needed by the client.
• Contributions to perioding reporting and knowledge outputs, including technical summaries, and documentation supporting institutional learning.
• An advisory note outlining best-practice approaches for integrated storage and enhancing grid stability in Nigeria’s energy mix.

Timeframe / Schedule:

• This assignment will take no longer than 35 days between May 2026 to December 2027, subject to performance and fund availability throughout this period.

The Consultant will report to:

• The consultant will report to the Senior Technical Analyst, Energy 4 Impact.

The Consultant will work closely with:

• The Team Leader, the MEL and Reporting Expert other technical and finance experts in the project, experts from implementing partner, the government counterparts, the finance and operations team

Required Experience & Skills
Education:

• Master’s Degree (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, or related field.

Languages:

• Excellent command of English (C1 level, CEFR).

Professional Experience:

• General: At least 12 years of experience in the energy sector.
• Specific: Minimum 10 years in renewable energy utility-scale projects (>15MW)
• Demonstrated experience in power system engineering, including network analysis and generation modelling
• Demonstrated experience using GIS tools (ArcGIS, QGIS, etc.) for site identification and planning.
• International experience: At least 7 years in at least two countries with economies in transition outside West Africa.
• Regional experience: At least 5 years of professional experience in West Africa, including a minimum of 1 year in Nigeria.
• At least 5 years of experience working on development cooperation projects.

Team Engagement and Effectiveness:

• Achieving our mission starts with how we build our team and collaborate.
• By bringing together individuals with a variety of experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives, we strengthen our ability to solve complex challenges and drive innovation.
• We foster a culture of trust and respect, where every team member is valued for their contributions, empowered to reach their full potential, and motivated to do their best work.
• We recognize that building a strong and effective team is an ongoing process, and we remain committed to learning, improving, and growing together.

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The Program / Department / Team

• Energy 4 Impact is Mercy Corps’ platform for shaping market systems in clean energy access.
• We work at the intersection of policy and institutions, enterprise growth and finance, ecosystem coordination, and evidence and market intelligence.
• Our comparative advantage lies in blending the advisory capabilities of a specialist firm with the geographic presence and community reach of an NGO.
• We translate programme investment into strategic, market-credible solutions: building the conditions under which private investment flows into previously high-risk energy access markets.

Purpose / Project Description

• Energy 4 Impact is recruitingtwo Energy Transaction and Finance Expertsto provide high quality financial, transactional, and regulatory advisory in support of the Nigerian Energy Support Programme (NESP III).
• Under this assignment, the experts will prepare systems for the development, financing, and scaling of off grid renewable energy projects—including mini grids, productive use of energy (PUE), electric mobility, and solar for health systems in Nigeria.
• The role requires deep expertise in renewable energy transactions, tariff and pricing methodologies, financial modelling, and power sector incentive mechanisms, as well as strong familiarity with Nigeria’s regulatory and financing landscape.

Consultant Activities
The Consultant will undertake the following responsibilities:

• Provide transactional advisory on renewable energy (RE) projects, including structuring, risk assessment, and financial closure support.
• Support the preparation of financial documents required for accessing debt or third-party financing for mini-grid and PUE projects.
• Develop business plans, financial models, and investment cases for off grid RE projects.
• Design tariff tools, pricing methodologies, and cost reflective tariff structures for standalone and interconnected mini grids.
• Prepare and evaluate financial components of tenders, including grant mechanisms, RBF schemes, and procurement packages for mini-grids and PUE projects.
• Advise on the design of financial incentives, subsidies, and market mechanisms to stimulate private sector investment in off grid renewable energy.
• Facilitate trainings, workshops, and stakeholder engagements on financial modelling, tariff setting, and investment readiness, with a focus on mini-grids (standalone and interconnected) and PUE.
• Support cross team collaboration and contribute to meeting summaries and reporting.
• Conduct market assessments to identify high potential mini grid and PUE investment opportunities.
• Map financing institutions (DFIs, commercial banks, impact investors) and develop engagement strategies.
• Integrate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations into financial models and investment frameworks.
• Identify and facilitate linkages to opportunities that leverage climate finance instruments (e.g., results-based climate finance, carbon credits, P-RECs, etc.)
• Integrate mitigation strategies (e.g., insurance instruments, blended finance structures) to de-risk off grid RE investments.
• Support developers in improving bankability through improved documentation, governance, and compliance.

Consultant Deliverables
The Consultant will deliver the following:

• An advisory package on renewable energy projects, including project structuring options, risk assessments, bankability analysis, and recommended steps toward financial closure Transactional advisory on renewable energy projects for selected renewable energy projects.
• A dossier of financial documentation containing lender‑ready financial statements, projections, supporting schedules, and compliance documents required for debt or third‑party financing of mini‑grid and PUE projects.
• A business and investment case portfolio including detailed business plans, dynamic financial models, and investment case summaries for off‑grid renewable energy projects.
• Tariff tools and pricing methodologies
• A toolkit on tariff design, featuring cost‑reflective tariff models, pricing methodologies, and standardized tools for standalone and interconnected mini‑grids.
• Inputs into tenders, comprising financial evaluation criteria, reviewed tender submissions, grant mechanism structures, and recommendations for RBF and procurement packages for mini‑grid and PUE projects.
• An advisory note outlining proposed financial incentives, subsidy structures, and market mechanisms to stimulate private sector investment in off‑grid renewable energy.
• A capacity building report documenting training modules, workshop materials, participant outcomes, and stakeholder engagement activities on financial modelling, tariff setting, and investment readiness.
• Inputs into regular reporting and knowledge outputs in alignment with client requirements.
• A market opportunity assessment identifying high‑potential mini‑grid and PUE investment opportunities, supported by data analysis and investment-readiness indicators.
• An engagement strategy that maps the RE and PUE financing landscape in Nigeria and containing tailored engagement pathways and partnership opportunities. Strategy should also include a brief on opportunities to leverage climate finance mechanisms.
• Recommendations on risk mitigation strategies to de-risk off grid RE and PUE investments.
• Repository of tools and templates to strengthen governance, compliance and bankability of developer proposals.

Timeframe / Schedule:

• This assignment will take no longer than 50 days between May 2026 to December 2027 for each expert, subject to performance and fund availability throughout this period.

The Consultant will report to:

• The consultant will report to the Senior Technical Analyst, Energy 4 Impact.

The Consultant will work closely with:

• The Team Leader, the MEL and Reporting Expert other technical and finance experts in the project, experts from implementing partner, the government counterparts, the finance and operations team.

Required Experience & Skills
Education:

• Master’s degree in energy economics, finance, accounting, business, or related field.

Language:

• English proficiency at C1 level (CEFR).

Professional Experience:

• General: At least 8 years of professional experience in RE projects, at least 3 of which in power sector regulation.
• Specific: Minimum 7 years of experience in RE project transactions and finance.
• At least 2 years infourof the following: Tariff tool development; Financial modelling; Pricing mechanisms; Tariff methodologies; Subsidy allocation; Commercial negotiations; RE incentive mechanisms.
• International experience: At least 3 years of international experience in two countries outside West Africa.
• Regional experience: 6 years of experience in West Africa, including 5 years in Nigeria.
• At least 5 years of experience working on donor-funded projects.

Team Engagement and Effectiveness

• Achieving our mission starts with how we build our team and collaborate.
• By bringing together individuals with a variety of experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives, we strengthen our ability to solve complex challenges and drive innovation.
• We foster a culture of trust and respect, where every team member is valued for their contributions, empowered to reach their full potential, and motivated to do their best work.
• We recognize that building a strong and effective team is an ongoing process, and we remain committed to learning, improving, and growing together.

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Description

• Position is subject to Funding approval
• Type: Key Expert – Consultancy Assignment.
• Risk Level: ☐Level 3☐Level 2☐Level 1
• (Level 3: Frequent contact with participants, direct contact with children, access to sensitive data, and/or high level of accountability.
• Level 2: Some contact with participants; unplanned non-direct contact with children.
• Level 1: Likely to have no contact with participants or sensitive data).

The Program / Department / Team

• Energy 4 Impact is Mercy Corps’ platform for shaping market systems in clean energy access.
• We work at the intersection of policy and institutions, enterprise growth and finance, ecosystem coordination, and evidence and market intelligence.
• Our comparative advantage lies in blending the advisory capabilities of a specialist firm with the geographic presence and community reach of an NGO.
• We translate programme investment into strategic, market-credible solutions: building the conditions under which private investment flows into previously high-risk energy access markets.

The Position Overview

• Energy 4 Impact is seeking an internationally experiencedMonitoring, Evaluation and Reporting Expertto support the Nigerian Energy Support Programme (NESP III) in the development of off‑grid renewable energy projects.
• The Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting Expert will be central to ensuring high‑quality documentation, visibility, and learning throughout the implementation of this assignment.
• Working closely with the Team Leader and technical experts, this expert will track progress across all workstreams, ensure coherence between activities and project objectives, and support transparent, timely reporting to the client.
• The role requires strong experience in development communications, results documentation, and reporting for renewable energy and rural electrification programs.

Key Responsibilities
Monitoring, Tracking & Documentation:

• Track all project activities, outputs, and achievements to ensure alignment with assignment objectives and expected impacts.
• Maintain a clear, structured overview of milestones, deliverables, and progress indicators across all work packages.
• Support the Team Leader in consolidating milestones and reporting on the assignment, as well as preparing inputs for NESP reporting to its funders.

Reporting & Knowledge Management:

• Ensure timely preparation of high‑quality reports, briefs, and progress updates in line with GIZ requirements.
• Document major milestones, outcomes, and impacts to enhance visibility and accountability to funders and stakeholders.
• Prepare lessons learned, case studies, and knowledge products to support sector‑wide learning and dissemination.

Communications & Visibility:

• Advise on communication strategies and plans to ensure effective visibility of project progress and outcomes.
• Support the development of communication materials that highlight achievements, innovations, and impacts in off‑grid renewable energy.
• Ensure that communication outputs are coherent, accurate, and aligned with GIZ visibility guidelines.

Collaboration & Support:

• Work closely with the Team Leader and technical experts to ensure consistent, coordinated reporting across all work packages.
• Provide ongoing support to ensure that monitoring and reporting processes are embedded in day‑to‑day implementation.
• Contribute to internal coordination, ensuring that information flows smoothly between experts and task orders.

Safeguarding Responsibilities:

• Actively learns about safeguarding and integrates it into their work, including safeguarding risks and mitigations related to their area of work.
• Practices the values of Mercy Corps including respecting the dignity and well-being of participants and fellow team members

Required Qualifications & Experience
Education:

• Master’s degree (or equivalent, e.g., German Diploma) in communications, public policy, international development, or a related field.

Languages:

• Excellent command of English (C1 level, CEFR).

Professional Experience:

• General: Minimum 10 years of professional experience in the power sector, working with both public and private entities. At least 5 of these years must have been acquired within the last 6 years.
• Specific: At least 5 years in communications and reporting of renewable energy project, 3 of which in rural electrification projects under international development.
• International experience: At least 4 years in one country with an economy in transition outside the West Africa region
• Regional experience: At least 2 years of professional experience in West Africa, including a minimum of 1 year in Nigeria.
• At least 3 years of experience working on development cooperation projects.

Accountability to Participants and Stakeholders:

• Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specifically to our program participants, community partners, other stakeholders, and to international standards guiding international relief and development work.
• We are committed to actively engaging communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects

Success Factors:

• The ideal candidate is a skilled communicator and MEL professional with a strong track record in documenting results for renewable energy and rural electrification programs.
• They combine analytical rigor with excellent writing and communication skills, and are adept at transforming technical information into clear, compelling reports and knowledge products.
• They are proactive, detail‑oriented, and comfortable working across diverse teams and cultural contexts.
• Their experience in West Africa—particularly Nigeria—enables them to contextualize findings and ensure that reporting reflects on‑the‑ground realities and sector priorities.

Living Conditions / Environmental Conditions:

• The position is based in Africa and it requires up to 40% travel to support country programs, which may include travel to insecure locations where freedom of movement is limited and areas where amenities are limited.
• Housing for this role is in individual housing and staff will have access to good medical services and the living situation is of a high standard.

Ongoing Learning:

• In support of our belief that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities we serve, we empower all team members to dedicate 5% of their time to learning activities that further their personal and/or professional growth and development.

Team Engagement and Effectiveness:

• Achieving our mission starts with how we build our team and collaborate.
• By bringing together individuals with a variety of experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives, we strengthen our ability to solve complex challenges and drive innovation.
• We foster a culture of trust and respect, where every team member is valued for their contributions, empowered to reach their full potential, and motivated to do their best work.
• We recognize that building a strong and effective team is an ongoing process, and we remain committed to learning, improving, and growing together.