Dutystation: Maputo, Mozambique
Functional responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Senior Officer, Energy Planning, the purpose of this role is to support the coordination and successful delivery of the Integrated Energy Planning project in Mozambique, and the expansion of SEforALL activities and on-the-ground footprint in Mozambique. This is a retainer (part-time short term consultancy) role, expected to contribute an average of 12-15 days per month.
Summary of Key Functions
Project Implementation Support
Collaborate with the SEforALL project team, the UIPCE, and other key stakeholders to ensure coordinated efforts and a seamless flow of information.
Provide insights on project design and implementation to ensure alignment with local needs and priorities.
Contribute to institutional support to the UIPCE according to the needs of the project.
Assist with data collection, results and approach validation, the organization of meetings and events, or other project activities to support effective project implementation.
Proactively support the team to anticipate and resolve challenges that may arise during project execution, ensuring the smooth delivery of SEforALL’s activities.
Contribute to the identification and development of opportunities for collaboration to ensure that planning outputs effectively support coordination, policy dialogue, and data-driven decision-making.
Stakeholder Engagement and Communications Support
Support engagement with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure a shared understanding of project objectives, requirements, and outputs.
Participate in key meetings and forums on behalf of SEforALL.
Support communication with external stakeholders in Mozambique seeking information or collaboration.
Support the team to facilitate engagement with government agencies (MIREME, FUNAE, EDM, ARENE and others), development partners, and the private sector to advance the SDG7 agenda and SEforALL’s contributions.
Collaborate with the SEforALL partnerships and technical teams to explore and develop opportunities for expanding the organization’s initiatives in Mozambique.
Contribute to the promotion of SEforALL’s activities both internally and externally through communication efforts in collaboration with the organization’s communications team
Support development, public, and private sector partners to identify and advance new investment and project opportunities that support the implementation of the Integrated Energy Access Planning framework and other SDG7 priorities.
Occasional travel within Mozambique or internationally, as dictated by project or organizational requirements, is foreseen.
Education/Experience/Language requirements
A First Level University Degree (Bachelor’s Degree) in energy, business management, policy, economics, engineering, or a related field is required.
An Advanced University Degree (Master’s Degree or equivalent) in energy, business management, policy, economics, engineering or a related field is an asset and may compensate for some years of experience.
A minimum of 2 years of direct experience in the Mozambican energy sector with a focus on energy access is required.
Demonstrated experience engaging with key energy sector stakeholders, such as government agencies, development partners, and private sector actors is required.
Specific experience in energy planning, geospatial data analytics, off-grid electrification, clean cooking, or productive use of energy (PUE) deployment is desirable.
Experience coordinating or working in complex multi-stakeholder projects is an asset.
Language
Fluency in English and Portuguese is required.
Working knowledge of another UN language is an asset.
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