Overview
The Associate Industry Specialist - Energy will provide technical advice and expertise to regional investment teams, with a primary focus on renewable energy projects in the Africa and Europe regions.
Key Responsibilities
- Support technical due diligence for power projects, including solar PV, wind, and other generation technologies, to inform investment decisions and ensure compliance with IFC standards.
- Provide analysis on the design, construction, and operational performance of energy projects, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and emerging market conditions.
- Review and validate cost estimates, operating parameters, and other technical inputs / assumptions in financial models to inform investment decisions.
- Support the development and implementation of energy projects in emerging markets, ensuring technical soundness.
- Monitor and analyze global trends in renewable energy technologies, costs, and market developments to provide actionable insights for IFC’s investment and advisory activities.
- Contribute to capacity-building initiatives by sharing technical expertise and best practices with colleagues and stakeholders to enhance IFC’s impact in the energy sector.
Required Experience
- At least 5 years of recent relevant experience in the electric power industry, with a strong preference for experience in the private sector and emerging markets.
- Demonstrated expertise in renewable energy technologies, particularly solar PV and wind, including up-to-date knowledge of capital costs, operating parameters, contracting terms and technical advancements.
- Proven track record in one or more of the following roles on energy projects in emerging markets: Lenders’ Technical Advisor, Owner’s Engineer, or EPC contracting.
Qualifications
A Master’s degree in engineering, with a focus on energy, or a closely related field.
