Private Sector Lead – Solar Nigeria Programme

Job Description

Assignment Background

The Solar Nigeria Programme (SNP) implemented by Adam Smith International is a UKAID funded programme focused on scaling up the use of solar products in Nigeria. SNP has two private sector workstreams focused on i) household solar products and ii) solar for commercial & industrial use.

Since 2015 SNP has awarded grants to capable solar companies in order to stimulate the market for solar energy. These grants have been instrumental in supporting the growth and expansion of national and international solar companies in Nigeria. SNP is seeking a Private Sector Lead to oversee the evaluation of grantee performance; address remaining market constraints; and share lessons learned on the programme.

Assignment Objectives

The Private Sector Lead will be expected to:

• Oversee the disbursement of remaining grant funding;
• Oversee the portfolio of Grantees and their performance; keep ASI and DFID advised of the portfolio status; Initiate and propose to ASI/DFID changes or corrective actions as needed;
• Identify and document Solar Nigeria lessons and communicate these to DFID and wider audiences;
• Identify and assess the most significant remaining barriers to market sale, with a focus on the medium-term outlook for the challenge of assessing and providing finance to SMEs in Nigeria for the provision of financed solar;
• Review grantee performance quarterly and periodically interview senior management of key grantees;
• Input in to Quarterly/Annual reviews;
• Prepare M&E numbers as provided by M&E team.

Requirements

General:

• Experience with Donor funded programmes
• Demonstrable client management experience
• Experience working in African countries
• Willingness to travel and spend 30-40% of time in Nigeria

Specific:

• Advanced data modelling and analytical skills
• Knowledge of Private Markets as it relates to the renewable energy sector, specifically solar products
• 10+ years of demonstrated experience in working in the renewable energy sector particularly in developing countries
• Experience producing communications pieces for diverse audiences
• Experience managing portfolio of projects

How to Apply

The location of this assignment is Abuja, Nigeria with flexibility for remote work. Interested applicants are requested to submit a 2-3 page CV and a short covering note, to recruitment.aso@asoperations.com The subject of the email should be “Private Sector Lead – Solar Nigeria Programme”.

Applications close on the 6th of November, 2019

We are committed to equal opportunities and creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. We welcome applicants regardless of ethnic origin, national origin, gender, race, colour, religious beliefs, disability, sexual orientation or age. # We’re Happy to talk flexible working.

About the Organization

About us

Adam Smith International is a global advisory company that works locally to transform lives by making economies stronger, societies more stable, and governments more effective. Our clients are governments, international organisations, companies, and foundations. They come to us to develop strategies and to design, deliver and evaluate programmes that address the big challenges facing the world.

Our core team of staff and technical experts, in multiple offices around the world, ensures the quality of delivery and high ethical standards that we and our clients require. We bring together a global network of experts, who contribute their experience and know-how, where and when it is needed.

ASI is owned and operated by its employees. We are committed to corporate integrity and a triple bottom line of social, environmental and financial performance.

That is the way we work and that commitment was formally recognised when we became a certified B Corp. The certification indicates we balance profit and purpose through the highest standards of transparency and accountability as well as social and environmental performance.