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Job Description

Founded in 1985, Cowater International Inc. has built a global reputation for excellence in the world of management consulting in international development. Headquartered in Ottawa, Canada and with experience in more than 65 countries, Cowater has established itself as Canada’s leading management consulting firm in international development.

Project Summary:

Cowater is currently recruiting a Power/Electrical Specialist (solar PV) for an upcoming project in Bangladesh. The overall objective of this assignment is to strengthen the capacity of the Bangladesh Rural Electrification Board (BREB) to promote development of solar power technologies in off-grid and grid-connected areas of Bangladesh, by means of institutional and stakeholder capacity building, pilot-testing solar-based agricultural production and women-led livelihood activities.

The Consultant mobilized will be a part of a multi-disciplinary team of local, regional and international experts with expertise in the fields of rural energy access, power and electrical engineering, water pumping, civil engineering, financial modeling, business development, natural resources management, social and gender mainstreaming, and environment. The project will have a duration of 8 months, and the expected level of effort for the Consultant position is 4 person-months.

Respoinsabilities:

The Consultant will demonstrate solid experience in developing solar power projects (off-grid and grid connected), having the following responsibilities: (i) carry out inventory of potential sites; (ii) conduct preliminary resource assessments using satellite data and model expected outputs; (iii) conduct system simulations and design all solar generators, including configuration of power electronics and balance of plant and system; (iv) elaborate technical calculations; (v) prepare detailed cost estimates; and (vi) support ADB on procurement of goods, services and pilot equipment; supervising turnkey implementation of goods, works and pilot equipment under the TA.

Desired Qualifications:

• Master degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., electrical; electromechanical engineering);
• At least 10 years of experience, preferably in the area of solar engineering, middle and low voltage switchgear and mini-grids;
• International work experience in a rural context is required;
• Professional fluency in English (written and oral)

All applications are to be submitted here, through https://cowater.acquiretm.com/job_details_clean.aspx?ID=1261&iframe=1. Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

We thank all applicants, however only those making the shortlist will be contacted.

About the Organization

CowaterSogema is a global leader in management consulting services, focusing on developing and emerging economies. We work with governments, partner organizations, communities and civil society to design and implement sustainable solutions that generate lasting social, financial and environmental impacts. As Canada’s largest international development consulting firm, CowaterSogema has developed a reputation of excellence for our strong ability to work with clients and stakeholders to provide leading-edge solutions and services tailored to the needs and challenges faced by developing and transitional countries. Our firm possesses internationally recognized and award-winning experience at the policy, program and project levels, developing and managing major projects as well as undertaking studies, sector reviews, evaluations, and training and communications activities.

CowaterSogema is a global company with its headquarters in Ottawa, Canada, an office in Montreal, Canada, an office in Pretoria, South Africa (CowaterSogema South Africa) and operations in Paris, France (CowaterSogema Europe). Additionally, the company currently operates project offices worldwide including in Burkina Faso, Mali, Malawi, Cameroon, South Sudan, Mozambique, Zambia, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Indonesia, Jordan, Peru, Honduras, Barbados etc.