REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK

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1 REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK Power, Energy, Climate and Green Growth Complex (PEVP) Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Department (PERN) Renewable Energy Division (PERN.1) Avenue Joseph Anoma -01 BP 1387 Abidjan 01 Expressions of interest are being requested for a Consultant Position Brief description of the Assignment: The Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency is a Department within the PEVP complex which has the broad objective of promoting the development of renewable energy across Africa on both a large and small scale, and promoting energy efficiency via clean cooking. The Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Department is seeking to recruit a renewable energy specialist consultant (Consultant) having expertise in renewable energy generation projects in Africa. The main responsibility of the Consultant is to lead or participate in the identification, preparation and implementation of bankable renewable energy generation projects led by both public and private sector clients. The Consultant will be responsible for ensuring the technical strength of the Bank s renewable energy activities so as to place the Bank in a leading role in Africa with respect to the development, financing and deployment of renewable energy projects. Department issuing the request: Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Department (PERN) Place of assignment: Abidjan, Côte d Ivoire Duration of the assignment: Six (6) calendar months Tentative Date of commencement: November, 1 st 2017 Detailed Terms of reference for the assignment: [see below] Deadline for applications: October 6th, 2017 Applications to be submitted to: Mrs. Fatma Ben ABDA African Development Bank PERN1 Tel: f.benabda@afdb.org Any questions and requests for clarifications may be sent to: Mrs. Fatma Ben ABDA Terms of Reference: Renewable Energy Specialist Consultant 1. Introduction / Background The African Development Bank (Bank) is the premier multi-lateral development finance institution fostering economic growth and social progress in Africa. The AfDB s primary goal is to reduce poverty and improve

2 living standards by mobilizing resources in and outside Africa, providing financial and technical assistance for development projects and programs in Africa. Light Up and Power Africa is one of the High 5s, recognizing the central role of energy in the transition toward inclusive green growth in Africa. The Power, Energy, Climate and Green Growth Sector Complex (PEVP) was created to fulfil the objectives of Light Up and Power Africa - principally achieving universal access to electricity by The AfDB and this Sector Complex will accomplish this by building Africa s energy systems while ensuring green growth. The entire development ecosystem for operational effectiveness, scale, socioeconomic, and environmental impact will be considered fully. The PEVP Complex oversees strategy and policy development in the energy systems space; building alignment across stakeholders and representing the Bank with external stakeholders; developing new, innovative financing instruments; and ensuring delivery under the Light Up and Power Africa agenda. The Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency is a Department within the PEVP complex which has the broad objective of promoting the development of renewable energy across Africa on both a large and small scale, and promoting energy efficiency via clean cooking. The Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Department is seeking to recruit a renewable energy specialist consultant (Consultant) having expertise in renewable energy generation projects in Africa. 2. Objectives of the Assignment The main responsibility of the Consultant is to lead or participate in the identification, preparation and implementation of bankable renewable energy generation projects led by both public and private sector clients. The Consultant will be responsible for ensuring the technical strength of the Bank s renewable energy activities so as to place the Bank in a leading role in Africa with respect to the development, financing and deployment of renewable energy projects. 3. Main activities and deliverables Under the overall supervision and guidance of the Division Manager Renewable Energy (PERN1), the Consultant will perform the following: Engage with relevant stakeholders in regional member countries to set up conducive enabling policy and regulatory environment for the development of renewable energy and off-grid access, including setting up quality standards ; Assist regional member countries, along with regional Hub based personnel, in structuring and obtaining funding for renewable energy projects from internal and external climate finance facilities; Mobilize technical assistance resources from various internal and external sources for Renewable Energy enabling environment technical assistance projects; Work with the Power Systems Department and regional member countries in establishing standardized procurement frameworks for procuring utility-scale renewable energy through Independent Power Producers; Support regional member countries to ensure the effective implementation of renewable energy components of their nationally determined contributions; Lead or support, along with Hub-based staff, the process of identification and preparation of renewables related operations (policy, advisory, investment) whilst ensuring country ownership; Provide deep sector expertise for quality assurance of sector studies related to the development of renewable energy projects: preparation of terms of reference, review and validation process of feasibility studies and power sector analysis; Review and quality assurance of project preparation and appraisal documents vis-à-vis technical requirements; Liaise with the Energy Solutions Directorate for the design of innovative financing approaches and the mobilization of resources to develop renewable energy; Contribute to the preparation of knowledge and analytical work for to inform country strategic work as well as new operations in renewable energy, and to the delivery of economic and sector work related to the renewable energy sector; Undertake any other task that the Division Manager or Director may assign.

3 4. Administration/reporting The consultant will report to the Division Manager, Renewable Energy Division (PERN.1). 5. Duration of the assignment Six (6) months 6. Qualifications and Experience required Qualification: Experience: o At least a Master s degree or its equivalent in Energy, Renewable Energy, Engineering, Economics, Finance or related subjects; o Minimum 8 years of relevant professional experience in project finance and renewable energy projects, of which at least five years in renewable energy business development and/or policy advisory; o Proven experience in renewable energy structuring and advisory (e.g. business models, financial structuring, fund-raising, technical development, community engagement) is advantageous; o Experience in private sector operations including capacity building and advisory functions, and experience of dealing with developers, investors and financial institutions, o Experience in structuring public-private partnerships (PPP) in emerging markets or in a developing country context; o Familiarity with power project development cycle and understanding of lender s requirements for bankability, with experience in renewable energy independent power producers (IPPs); o Additional qualifications in specific renewable energy technology (e.g. wind, solar, biomass, geothermal) project and climate finance, development; o Experience with Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) or international commercial banks, exposure with appraisal, procurement and disbursement processes is desirable; o Knowledge of the African power sector, including institutional, policy and regulatory issues, and field experience in at least one African country required; o Integrity and ability to work in team as well as independently with few supervision; o Full knowledge of the principles of project cycle and project implementation; o Ability to communicate orally and in writing effectively in French or English, with a good working knowledge of the other language; o Competence in the use of standard Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint). Please attach an updated Curriculum Vitae on the basis of the template below: MODEL CURRICULUM VITAE (CV) Title of the Assignment: Department: Surname: Birth Date: Address: Telephone: First Name: Nationality: Country:

4 Are any of your family members (spouse/partner, father/mother, Yes No Brother/sister, Son/daughter, etc. employed in the African If «Yes», the Development Bank? following data must be provided Name Relationship Organisation Unit Place of Assignment Language Level English French Other (specify) Read Written Spoken Key Qualifications: Please provide (i) a summary of your experience and training highlighting the most relevant for the proposed assignment, and (ii) the responsibilities which you exercised. Utilise one half-page maximum. Education (University Level and above only): Name of University - City - Country Period Diploma Obtained Main Topic / Major To Professional Training: Name of Training Institution- City - Country Type of Training Period Certificates or Diploma Obtained Employment Record: Begin with your most recent employment. For each job since your Master Degree achievement, please indicate: - Name of the Employer

5 - Type of Activity/Business of the Employer - Title / Function - Place of Employment - Brief Description (three lines maximum) of main accomplishments and responsibilities Reference: Please indicate the name and address of three persons with no family relationship with yourself, familiar with your character and titles. I hereby certify that the responses which I provided above are all, to the best of my knowledge, true, complete and accurate. I acknowledge that an inaccurate statement or essential omission in a personal declaration or another document required by the African Development Bank might result in the rejection of my application, termination of my Contract or any other administrative sanction by the Bank. The African Development Bank may verify any statements which I made in this application. Date: Signature :