Expert in Electricity Production Planning

Job Description

Reporting to: RELP Country Delivery Director and the Ministry of Energy, Petroleum and Mines (MEPM).

Duration: The assignment will run for a period of six (6) months from the date of signature of the contract, with the possibility of extension up to twelve (12) months as needed. Part-time position.

Location: Senegal - hybrid model

Compensation :Competitive, according to experience

We are seeking an Expert in Electricity Production Planning to join our dynamic, rapidly growing and innovative organisation.

RELP is an impact-driven, independent, nonprofit organisation that aims to make cheaper and faster deployment of renewable energy in emerging and developing countries. We aspire to increase reliable, affordable and sustainable energy, thereby mitigate climate change.

Our MISSION is to accelerate the transition to clean energy by unlocking renewable energy markets to scalable private investments at low prices, promoting sustainable economic development for the people.

We are very proud of our prominent Board of Advisors, which includes well-known personalities from the global renewable energy, climate, and business sectors. They are: Michael Liebreich, Rachel Kyte, Rebecca Collyer, Angelina Galiteva, David Rogers, Daniel Magallón and Charles Bai Felix Zhang as part of our team and board. Take a look at our website for all the details.

We are funded by philanthropic organisations, including the Rockefeller Foundation, Quadrature Climate Foundation, Ballmer Group, European Climate Foundation, and Packard Foundation, IKEA Foundation, Oak Foundation and Good Energies Foundation through Climate Breakthrough.

The candidate’s main focus will be to support the MEPM, through the DEPSIE and in collaboration with Senelec, in developing the “Production Planning” component of the first Integrated Least-Cost Plan (Plan Integre a Moindre cout, PIMC), by developing different scenarios for electricity production development and ensuring the transfer of skills to national teams.

If you like challenges, you are passionate about renewable energy and you are looking for a job with a meaningful impact in scaling up clean energy systems in the world while contributing to fighting climate change in a significant way, RELP will be a great fit for you!

How will you contribute?

The Expert in Electricity Production Planning will be responsible for:

• Supporting the working group dedicated to the production development plan;
• Supervising the collection and processing of data necessary for production planning (installed capacity, investment and operating costs, availability factors, technical characteristics of power plants, renewable potential, fuel prices, etc.);
• Training MEPM teams and stakeholders on SPLAT/MESSAGE software;
• Develop and calibrate production planning models with SPLAT/MESSAGE;
• Develop different production development scenarios, taking into account technical, economic, and environmental constraints (energy mix, penetration of renewables, security of supply, production costs, CO2 emissions, etc.);
• Perform sensitivity analyses on key assumptions and parameters (fuel prices, investment costs, demand growth, etc.);
• Ensure the correlation and consistency of results between SPLAT/MESSAGE and Senelec’s PLEXOS;
• Contribute to the analysis of the economic and technical viability of the various production options, in coordination with the Senelec team and other relevant divisions of the Ministry;
• Analyze production capacity requirements, levelized cost of energy (LCOE), marginal production costs, and necessary investments;
• Document the methodology, assumptions, and results of production planning analyses;
• Participate in the drafting of the report on the production development plan;
• Present the results and recommendations to the Technical and Executive Committees of the PIMC;
• Ensure the transfer of skills to Ministry teams on production planning methodologies;
• Contribute to the integration of the production plan into the overall vision of the PIMC.

Expected deliverables:

• Report on the collection and validation of production data (installed capacity, projects in progress, renewable and thermal potential, costs, technical characteristics);
• Training documents and user manuals for SPLAT/MESSAGE software;
• Technical documentation of the models developed (parameters, assumptions, calibration);
• Analysis reports on the various production development scenarios, including:

a- Optimal energy mix per scenario

b- Timetable for commissioning new capacity

c- Economic analyses (investments, production costs, LCOE)

d- Environmental analyses (CO2 emissions)

e- Security of supply analyses

• Correlation report between SPLAT/MESSAGE and PLEXOS results;
• Methodological note on electricity production planning;
• Monthly activity report and coordination meetings with RELP and MEPM;
• Substantial contribution to the PIMC final report on the ‘Production Development Plan’ component;
• Recommendations for sustaining production planning capacities within the MEPM.

What will you bring?

• Minimum Master’s degree (Bac+5) in electrical engineering, energy, or a related field;
• At least 7 years of professional experience in electricity production planning;
• Proven proficiency in energy planning software (PLEXOS, MESSAGE, SPLAT, etc.);
• Experience in integrating renewable energies into electrical systems;
• Knowledge of electricity generation technologies (thermal, hydroelectric, solar, wind, storage, etc.);
• Experience in economic modeling and energy mix optimization;
• Ability to work in a team and transfer skills;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in French; proficiency in English would be an asset.

Work schedule/expected work dedication?

• Part Time position.
• Hybrid position
• Flexibility to travel

Our value proposition?

• Competitive fee.
• International work environment.

Be part of a high-impact project that makes a difference to people and the planet. Develop your knowledge and experience in an excellent work environment and challenging projects. Work and learn from a professional and expert team renowned in the renewable energy field.

Anti-discrimination statement?

RELP is an equal opportunity talent acquisition player. You are welcome no matter where you come from, what you believe, and what you look like. All applicants are considered regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. We are interested to see what you can bring to the organisation. We are convinced that our different views, talents, and personalities make us better at understanding ourselves and our partners, and inspire us to think differently.

How to apply?

Send us your resume, and a cover letter to jobs@relp.ngo, indicating the job code (Expert in Electricity Production Planning- SEN)

About the Organization

Our MISSION is to accelerate the energy transition in emerging and developing countries, promoting sustainable economic development for the people by designing and implementing long-term clean energy programmes that unlock investments at scale.

OUR VALUES

Focus on Implementation: We prioritise translating plans into action. Our strength lies in our ability to execute ideas efficiently and effectively, ensuring that our projects achieve tangible results and make a real impact.

Expertise: Our team has already done the job. We possess extensive knowledge and skills acquired through years of practical experience in the public and private sectors. We are offering others what we would have loved to have had at the beginning of the RenovAr Programme, which we designed and implemented in Argentina when we were part of the national government. We leverage this expertise to deliver high-quality outcomes and drive continuous improvement in all our initiatives.

Innovation: We embrace creativity and forward-thinking to develop new solutions and approaches. Our commitment to innovation ensures that we remain at the forefront of progress, always seeking better ways to address the challenges we face.

Conviction: We are steadfast believers in our cause and dedicated to defending it. The energy transition is a global need, and we have a way to make it happen. Our conviction drives us to persevere in the face of obstacles, advocating passionately for the values and goals we hold dear.