Electric Mobility & EV Charging Infrastructure Technical Expert, Africa

Electric Mobility & EV Charging Infrastructure Technical Expert, Africa Mercy Corps Abuja International Senior level Speaks English Closed Apply Summary by Impactpool Mercy Corps is seeking an Electric Mobility & EV Charging Infrastructure Technical Expert to support the development of Nigeria's e-mobility ecosystem. The expert will lead the creation of EV charging station guidelines and technical standards, collaborating with NADDC and state governments. Responsibilities include conducting technical due diligence, delivering capacity building sessions, and preparing technical specifications for EV infrastructure. The role requires a commitment from May 2026 and involves working closely with various stakeholders to promote e-mobility in Nigeria. Candidate Requirements: Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field Excellent command of English (C1 level) At least 12 years of experience in the energy sector Minimum 8 years in EV regulations or charging infrastructure Demonstrated experience in preparing technical guidelines At least 7 years of international experience in economies in transition At least 5 years of professional experience in West Africa Experience working on development cooperation projects Description Project/Consultancy Title : Electric Mobility & EV Charging Infrastructure Technical Expert Project: International Consultancy for the Development of Off Grid Renewable Energy Projects Project Location(s) : Nigeria Appointment is contingent on winning tender Candidate should commit to availability from May 2026. About Mercy Corps: Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible. In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions into action — helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within. The Program / Department / Team Energy 4 Impact is Mercy Corps’ platform for shaping market systems in clean energy access. We work at the intersection of policy and institutions, enterprise growth and finance, ecosystem coordination, and evidence and market intelligence. Our comparative advantage lies in blending the advisory capabilities of a specialist firm with the geographic presence and community reach of an NGO. We translate programme investment into strategic, market-credible solutions: building the conditions under which private investment flows into previously high-risk energy access markets. Purpose / Project Description: Energy 4 Impact is recruiting an Electric Mobility & EV Charging Infrastructure Technical Expert to support the development of Nigeria’s e-mobility ecosystem under NESP III. The expert will lead the preparation of EV charging station guidelines and technical standards, as wells as an e-mobility framework to promote e-mobility in Nigeria. All in collaboration with NADDC and state governments supported under NESP III. Consultant Activities: The Consultant will undertake the following responsibilities: Lead the development of electric vehicle (EV) charging station guidelines, technical standards, and regulatory frameworks, including alignment with intermittent renewables to the grid. Provide technical inputs for e-mobility frameworks, including charging infrastructure planning and grid impact assessments. Conduct technical due diligence on EV related proposals, ensuring alignment with national and international EV standards and safety codes. Support stakeholder consultations with NADDC, state governments, and private sector actors. Deliver capacity building sessions on EV charging technologies and standards. Contribute to reporting, documentation, and knowledge transfer activities. Prepare technical specifications, BoQs, and tender documents for EV charging infrastructure. Transfer global best practices into charging interoperability, smart charging, and EV-grid integration. Develop EV infrastructure planning tools, including load forecasting models and site selection criteria, integrated into broader grid planning activities in the project. Support the design of pilot EV charging corridors within the project states. Provide advisory support on business models for EV charging (CPO models, PPPs, tariff structures). Contribute to an e-mobility knowledge hub, consolidating standards, templates, and case studies for future use in NESP. Consultant Deliverables: The Consultant will deliver the following: A guidelines and standards package detailing EV charging station requirements, technical standards, regulatory frameworks, and recommendations for integrating intermittent renewable energy into the grid. Technical inputs to analysis and recommendations on charging infrastructure planning, grid impact assessments, and integration considerations for national e ‑ mobility frameworks. A stakeholder consultation summary documenting engagement, key insights, technical recommendations, and agreed follow ‑ up actions with NADDC, state authorities, and private sector actors. A capacity building delivery report on EV charging technologies and standards including training materials, session summaries, participant feedback, and evidence of strengthened technical competencies. Inputs to periodic reporting and knowledge outputs technical e-mobility inputs, progress updates, and documentation supporting institutional learning. An advisory note on best practices on interoperability, smart charging, and EV ‑ grid integration A toolkit on EV infrastructure planning, including load forecasting methodologies, site selection criteria, and planning tools to integrate into broader grid planning systems. A high-level corridor design note detailing proposed routes, charging configurations, technical requirements, and implementation considerations for EV charging corridors in project states. An advisory note analyzing viable charging business models and providing recommendations for Nigeria’s context. A package of knowledge products, to be det