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POSITION: Senior Transaction Advisor (Consultant)
DESCRIPTION
- An international development organization is seeking a consultant to act as Senior Transaction Adviser in the RE/EE sector for a multi-year development program in Nigeria.
- The project is focused on the development and financing of renewable energy (RE) and energy efficiency (EE) markets; strengthening of the current policy and regulatory environment for public and private sector investment; and development and enhancement of the capacity of key stakeholders, including financial institutions, RE and EE firms, agribusinesses and health care facilities, universities and vocational institutes, and government.
Consultancy Summary
- The consultant will provide support to Winrock International's REEEP by acting as the transaction adviser for the REEEP project.
- As transaction adviser the consultant will oversee the projects that enter the REEEP pipeline and provide advisory services to facilitate their financial closure.
The Consultant will be responsible for:
- Identify and interact directly with relevant local banks, stakeholders, community members, and project developers to support them in their credit application process.
- Identifying and engaging possible candidates for RE/EE bank loans and work with them to achieve financial closure.
- Work with REEEP partner banks in diverse areas such as client targeting for RE/EE, project problem resolution and follow up on individual loans.
- Drafting and reviewing technical reports and concept notes, as necessary
- Represent REEEP at different stockholders meetings and increase awareness of the RE/EE sector as well as REEEP activities.
- Support to the COP and other Winrock staff.
- Other tasks, as necessary
- The consultant MUST provide a monthly consultant report with brief written updates (one page, not to exceed two pages), which include the following: summary of work performed, project pipeline updates with current status and meetings held with contact information.
Location of Assignment:
- The assignment will be conducted at the Winrock office in Abuja and in Lagos, Nigeria. Travel within Nigeria is envisaged.
Qualifications
- MBA or Master's Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Environment, Engineering or other related field is required.
- Minimum 5 to 10 years of professional experience with in renewable energy and project development. Demonstrated understanding of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies, and related experience in finance, policy, and capacity building.
- Experience writing academic papers is required. Proper referencing of all sources is a must.
- Experience with USAID and/or other international program management will be an added advantage.
- Professional qualification is desirable.
- High Information Technology literacy.
- Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills. Writing samples required.
- Maintain the highest ethical standards at all times.
How To Apply
Candidates should send their Applications, cover letter and CV to: jobs@winrock.org with position applied for as the subject.
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