Senior Mini-Grid & GIS Technical Expert, Africa

Senior Mini-Grid & GIS Technical Expert, Africa Mercy Corps Abuja International Senior level Speaks English Closed Apply Summary by Impactpool Mercy Corps is seeking a Senior Mini-Grid & GIS Technical Expert to support the development of off-grid renewable energy projects in Nigeria. The expert will provide high-level engineering, planning, and technical advisory services, including GIS-based site identification and system design. Responsibilities include conducting techno-economic assessments, preparing technical documentation, and supporting capacity building for local experts. The role requires a commitment to availability from May 2026 and involves collaboration with various stakeholders to ensure high-quality deliverables. Candidate Requirements: Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field Minimum 12 years of professional experience in the energy sector At least 10 years developing renewable energy mini-grid projects Experience using GIS tools for site identification Minimum 5 years developing technical guidelines for the energy sector At least 7 years of international experience in economies in transition At least 5 years of experience in West Africa, including 1 year in Nigeria Description Project/Consultancy Title : Mini-Grid & GIS Technical Expert Project: International Consultancy for the Development of Off Grid Renewable Energy Projects Project Location(s) : Nigeria /Africa 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 seeking an internationally experienced Senior Mini-Grid & GIS Technical Expert to support the Nigerian Energy Support Programme (NESP III) in the development of off-grid renewable energy projects. Consultant Objectives : The Senior Mini-Grid & GIS Technical Expert will provide high level engineering, planning, and technical advisory services for mini-grid project development, including GIS-based site identification, system design, and preparation of technical documentation. Consultant Activities: The Consultant will undertake the following responsibilities : Lead GIS-based site identification, mapping, and spatial analysis for mini-grid development. Conduct techno economic assessments, including demand estimation, load profiling, and PUE opportunity analysis. Develop system designs, distribution network layouts, powerhouse siting, and technical specifications. Prepare and review BoQs , engineering drawings, tender documents, and technical guidelines. Conduct technical due diligence on mini-grid developer submissions and project proposals. Support the development of technical guidelines, regulations, and manuals for the Nigeria off-grid sector. Provide capacity building to local experts, government agencies, and developers. Collaborate with NESP advisors and local consultants to ensure high-quality deliverables. Contribute to progress reports, meeting summaries, and stakeholder engagement sessions. Introduce advanced geospatial analytics (e.g., least cost electrification modelling, remote sensing) to enhance project selection . Develop standardized templates for mini-grid technical documentation to streamline future NESP processes. Provide advisory support on climate resilient infrastructure design and innovations for grid reliability. Support the creation of a mini-grid knowledge repository for NESP, consolidating tools, templates, and lessons learned. Consultant Deliverables: The Consultant will deliver the following : A complete g eospatial a ssessment r eport including mapped mini ‑ grid candidate sites, spatial datasets, analytical layers, and GIS files supporting site prioritization. An enhanced geospatial modelling output integrating least ‑ cost electrification modelling, remote sensing, and advanced analytics to strengthen site selection and planning. A t echno ‑ e conomic a nalysis p ackage containing demand estimates, load profiles, PUE opportunity assessments, and financial viability modelling for proposed mini ‑ grid sites. A set of e ngineering d esign d ocuments covering mini-grid system sizing, distribution network layouts, powerhouse siting, and detailed technical specifications for each assessed site. A t echnical d ocumentation b undle comprising reviewed and validated Bills of Quantities, engineering drawings, tender documents, and technical guidelines aligned with GIZ/NESP standards. A d ue d iligence e valuation r eport assessing the technical soundness, feasibility, and compliance of mini ‑ grid developer submissions and project proposals. A technical guidance package contributing to national guidelines, regulations, and manuals for Nigeria’s off ‑ grid sector, developed in collaboration with NESP and government partners. A capacity building report documenting training sessions, materials, participant feedback, and competency improvements among local experts, government agencies, and developers. A set of reviewed and quality ‑ assured deliverables produced jointly with NESP advisors and local consultants, demo