Technical Advisor (Energy)

CTG overview:

CTG was established in 2006, almost 20 years ago, in Afghanistan. We currently operate in 35 countries and have approximately 11,500 staff members committed to good! But do you know who we are? And what do we do? We provide tailored Human Resources and Staffing Solutions that support critical global initiatives across Humanitarian and Development sectors, and are now strategically foraying into new industries, including Construction, Energy, and IT, with a focus on high-risk regions. Here’s a list of services we offer:

• Staffing solutions and HR management services
• Monitoring and evaluation
• Fleet management and logistics
• Facilities management
• Sustainability and Communications Advisory
• Election monitoring and observation
• IT professional services
• Medical assistance

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Background information on our client:

• Our client is an operational arm of the United Nations (UN), supporting the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian & development projects around the world. Their mission is to help people build better lives & countries achieve sustainable development.
• Their areas of expertise cover infrastructure, procurement, project management, financial management & human resources.

Working with our client:

• Our client offers short & long term work opportunities in diverse & challenging environments across the globe. They are looking for creative, results focused professionals with skills in a range of disciplines.

Diversity:

• With over 4,000 personnel & approximately 7,000 personnel recruited on behalf of our clients partners spread across 80 countries, their workforce represents a wide range of nationalities & cultures. They promote a balanced, diverse workforce, a strength that helps them better understand & address their partners’ needs, & continually strive to improve their gender balance through initiatives & policies that encourage recruitment of qualified female candidates.

Work life harmonization:

• Our client values its people & recognizes the importance of balancing professional & personal demands.

Background information on our clients project in Yemen:

The second phase of the Yemen Emergency Electricity Access Project II (YEEAP II) seeks to improve access to electricity for households & provide electricity to critical service facilities in rural & peri urban areas within the Republic of Yemen. The project is financed by the World Bank (WB) (grant from IDA) & implemented by our client. To achieve the project’s objectives, our client will engage solar Micro Finance Institutions (MFIs), solar installers & suppliers, technical service providers & other stakeholders. The Project will finance distributed solar solutions to provide urgently needed access to electricity in Yemen. The project consist of three components:

• Component 1: Electricity in rural & peri urban areas (electricity for households, electricity for critical services facilities & support to COVID 19 isolation units & vaccine cold chain).
• Component 2: Implementation support, market development & technical assistance for power sector sustainability.
• Component 3: Contingent Emergency Response Component (CERC).

Yemen's energy crisis, due to generation deficits, poor infrastructure, fossil fuel dependence & a collapsed financial model, has led the Ministry of Electricity & Energy (MoEE), with its partners, to host the Yemen national energy conference from November 2nd – 4th, 2025. The conference, themed "sustainable energy for Yemen’s recovery" aims to foster dialogue, integrate global experiences & climate finance & build consensus on a comprehensive roadmap for sector reform & green recovery. Preparatory strategic intelligence & situational analysis are crucial to shaping the agenda & guiding discussions. Outputs from these consultancies will inform the electricity sector reform strategy. The YEEAP II, specifically subcomponent 2.3, will support comprehensive reform by deploying experts to address inefficiencies & establish a robust framework for electricity access.

Role objectives:

Ensure the strategic alignment of the white paper with Yemen’s national recovery, climate & donor frameworks, framing it as both a cohesive reform blueprint & a compelling investment prospectus. Key tasks & responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Ensure the white paper is strategically aligned with Yemen’s national recovery frameworks, including the recovery plan 2030 & the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
• Conduct desk review of the electricity sector related studies by the international organization / donors, governmental strategic plans, current & planned projects by the government & the international donors.
• Act as a critical reviewer of the draft strategy & thematic papers, identifying gaps, inconsistencies & potential political blind spots. The Advisor will challenge assumptions & ensure the proposed reforms are realistic & mutually reinforcing.
• Coordinate with country senior governmental officials related to the decision making in the energy sector at a strategic level.
• Lead the drafting of the “energy sector reform declaration” a high level document for endorsement at the conference to signal unified political commitment.
• Identify & map concrete opportunities to link Yemen’s energy transition to international climate finance mechanisms, including the Green Climate Fund (GCF) & GEF.
• Benchmark proposed reforms against successful energy transitions in other fragile & post conflict states, integrating relevant lessons & best practices.
• Frame the white paper as a strategic investment prospectus designed to attract & align capital from a diverse range of donors & private sector investors.
• Develop strategies to harmonize the efforts & funding pipelines of multilateral partners (WB, UNDP & our client) & key bilateral donors to maximize collective impact.
• Develop the overarching narrative & strategic messaging of the white paper, ensuring it communicates a compelling & unified vision for a sustainable energy future.
• Advise on the strategic design of the donor & partner registration platform to effectively capture & coordinate financial pledges & project commitments.
• Author the introduction, conclusion & strategic overview sections of the white paper, articulating the high level vision & the roadmap for implementation.
• Brief high level government counterparts, including the Minister of Planning & International Cooperation, on the long term strategic implications of the proposed reforms.

Project reporting:

• This role reports to the line manager.

Key competencies:

• Advanced university degree in energy, engineering, economics or a related field.
• A minimum of 7 years with a master's degree of professional experience in leading research teams & producing high level analytical reports in internationally funded projects.
• Working knowledge of cloud based Microsoft (MS) Office software packages (Google Suite) & MS Project.
• Fluency in English & Arabic is required.
• Treats all individuals with respect, responds sensitively to differences & encourages others to do the same. Upholds organizational & ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity & inclusion.
• Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates & supports the development of others. Acts as positive leadership role model, motivates, directs & inspires others to succeed, utilizing appropriate leadership styles.
• Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners & always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds & maintains strong external relationships & is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role).
• Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self & / or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities & takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our clients impact on their beneficiaries.
• Open to change & flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences & modifies own behavior. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements.
• Evaluates data & courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation & creativity to problem solving.
• Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise & open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings & needs of others. Actively listens & proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion & finding common ground.

Team management:

• This role has no team management responsibility.

Further information:

• Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply for this role.