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Tetra Tech: Power Africa Energy Advisors - South Africa

Tetra Tech, ES Inc., a subsidiary of Tetra Tech dedicated to international development, is recruiting for Energy Advisors for the USAID-funded Power Africa project to work in countries throughout sub-Saharan Africa. These countries include: Angola, Cote d’Ivoire, Ethiopia, Ghana, Malawi, Kenya, Liberia, Mozambique, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia. Responsibilities include: Serve as a member of the Power Africa Transactions and Reforms Program team. Identify and develop a pipeline of priority power projects, including gas-to-power. Provide transaction advisory services to the host country energy sector agencies. Provide capacity building to the host country energy sector agencies. Link power project developers and investors with national and regional financing networks. Identify and support development of small-scale, grid-connected projects and distributed generation projects and businesses. Desired Skills and Experience QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, finance, economics, law, or a related field required; Advanced degree preferred, such as MBA or JD. Minimum 8 years of relevant experience required in electricity or gas sector. Prior experience with project finance and energy sector transactions preferred. Experience working in the sub-Saharan energy sector and understanding of the key issues and stakeholders involved in energy project development is preferred. Experience with international donors and financial institutions (i.e. USAID, MCC, World Bank, AfDB, AFD) is preferred. French fluency is required for Francophone countries (e.g. Senegal, Cote d’Ivoire) and Portuguese fluency is required for Angola and Mozambique. English fluency is required for all locations. Ability to travel more than 50% time to Africa required, resident in host country preferred. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Tetra Tech is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite resumes from all interested parties including women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans for available positions. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability – No calls or agencies Apply Now Apply Now
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