International Level Expert/ Evaluation team leader

North South Consultants Exchange is looking for an International Level expert to conduct mid-term review evaluation of an African Regional Minigrid Program (including Burkina Faso, Djibouti, Eswatini, Malawi and Nigeria).

The candidates must abide by the following requirements: 

Education

·       A Master’s degree or higher in a discipline relevant to renewable energy, environmental engineering, environmental science, development planning, project management, or a closely related field.

·       Additional relevant certifications and training an added advantage.

Experience

·       Relevant experience with result-based management evaluation methodologies, with experience in the evaluation of at least 3 similar projects required.

·       At least 7 years of professional experience in the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of development projects in a relevant technical area.

·       Experience in the evaluation of GEF-funded and/or projects implemented by the United Nations an added advantage.

·       Experience in renewable energy projects (in particular related to off-grid electrification) preferred.

·       Demonstrated understanding of issues related to gender and climate change, with experience in gender sensitive evaluation and analysis .

·       Experience in leading several teams of experts to contribute to an overall similar assignment. 

·       Previous experience in Africa.

Language

·       Fluency in written and spoken English required (Pass/Fail).

·       Fluency in written and spoken French required for experts covering French-speaking countries as per Tables 1 and 2 in the TORs.

Interested candidate are invited to submit their CV higlithing their competencies and experience related to the assigment by email to : FG@nsce-inter.com mentionning in subect : "Africa Minigrid Programme Evaluation"