Expert analyst: Energy at GreenCape

About the job

Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to the following:

Technical lead

• Support the team in increasing the resource efficiency of business and government in Africa;
• Engage stakeholders on appropriate interventions to grow the sector; and
• Promote market opportunities through the development of viable business cases for investment.

Project Delivery, Support & Reporting

• Provide input to sector strategy
• Rapid expert input into day-to-day strategic decision making for programme in support of programme manager
• Contributing and leading relevant sector projects and research reference groups
• Quality control on other programme deliverables as required (especially with regard to technical aspects)
• Project Manage both internal; and external projects and resources.

Stakeholder Engagements

• Building and maintaining key relationships across the value chain;
• Understanding and identifying opportunities together with stakeholders to break barriers to investments;
• Provide objective market insights; and
• Engaging stakeholders on appropriate interventions to improve energy resilience.

Qualification/Education

• Postgraduate degree, Masters preferred (and relevant work experience) in Engineering, Economics, Finance or Resource Management.

Knowledge and Experience

• 5 years’ relevant experience
• Working knowledge in business development and/or green technologies.
• Existing network within the sector.
• Leading projects in the energy sector and formulating and directing the team at achieving results.
• Proven track record of converting opportunities into funded projects.
• Implementation experience in developing renewable energy projects.

Competencies and Skills

• Have strong communication skills (written and verbal), with confidence in both formal and informal public speaking engagements.
• Be able to confidently initiate and foster productive, professional relations