The D-CEG serves as the Activity’s primary transaction advisor for all CE generation projects that are supported through the Activity. The D-GEC will be responsible for ensuring that all interventions will effectively, and measurably, contribute to the Activity’s electricity generation target: 1,000MW of new CE generation. The incumbent must have significant experience in the planning, design, and financial transaction facilitation of CE projects. D-CEG tasks will include:
(i) Lead efforts for identifying relevant generation-focused power sector assessments to be conducted through the Activity;
(ii) In conjunction with tools and checklists that have been developed through PATRP, establish selection criteria for those generation projects to include in the Activity’s transaction pipeline;
(iii) Lead efforts to develop action plans outlining the Activity’s support for individual generation transactions;
(iv) Identifying appropriate uses for the Catalytic Support Fund to channel qualified assistance to individual generation transactions;
(v) Introductions between CE project developers and available sources of financing and/or business development services; and
(vi) Coordinating with GOU and other development partners (donors) on the provision of transaction support to large-scale generation projects.
The D-CEG must have the following minimum set of qualifications:
· A master’s degree or a higher degree in economics, business administration, energy policy, finance and/or other related fields preferred; and eight years of professional experience in providing transaction support to small, medium and large-scale CE generation projects;
OR
· A Bachelor’s degree or a higher degree in economics, business administration, energy policy, finance and/or other related fields preferred; and ten years of professional experience in providing transaction support to small, medium and large-scale CE generation projects;
AND
• Proven track record of designing tailored technical assistance to energy project developers, and bringing generation projects to financial close;
• Experience working with senior government officials, private sector leaders, and other stakeholders in the energy sector;
DESIRED
• Demonstrated experience managing multi-cultural teams;
• Energy sector work experience in Uganda or other African countries preferred.
Nexant, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.