Call for Senior Experts : On-Grid Regulation and Market Development

Job description

Key responsibilities:

• Lead the preparation of studies, strategies and regulatory frameworks for electricity sector reform and market development.
• Advise on power market design, renewable energy auctions, IPP procurement, transmission tenders and regional electricity trading.
• Develop or review electricity tariff models, distributed generation regulations and commercial frameworks.
• Provide technical guidance, training and knowledge transfer to partner institutions.
• Integrate gender and inclusion considerations into advisory work.

Project description

The project will provide technical assistance to advance the energy transition in partner countries worldwide, through the GIZ-implemented GET.transform programme.

It will support public institutions and regional organisations in strengthening the regulatory frameworks and market conditions needed for renewable energy investment and improved electricity access.Services will cover on-grid and off-grid regulation and market development, including electricity sector reform, power market design, renewable energy procurement, electricity tariffs, regional power trading, mini-grid regulation and standalone energy systems. Legal advice, capacity development and knowledge sharing will complement the technical work.

Gender equality and social inclusion will be integrated into advisory services and supported through a dedicated gender strategy and action plan.

Implementation will be demand-driven , with experts mobilised for specific assignments combining remote support and missions to partner countries. Regional coverage includes Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, MENA, Southeast Asia and Oceania.

Qualifications

• PhD in economics, natural sciences, engineering or law.
• At least 20 years of professional experience in the energy sector, including 10 years in on-grid regulation and market development.
• Major contributions to, or leadership of, at least 12 relevant studies, strategies or frameworks at national or regional level.
• At least 6 years of professional experience in Sub-Saharan Africa, Central and South America and the Caribbean, or MENA.
• Four years of teaching experience in on-grid regulation and market development, or equivalent training delivery.
• English at C1 level. Additional C1-level French, Spanish or Portuguese is sought across the pool.
• Additional expertise in gender equality and inclusion is particularly welcome.