Energy Modelling and Regulatory Consultant (Remote)

Job Reference tbigc/TP/53380/700 #LI-NM1

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Number of Positions:
1
Contract Type:
Consultant
Contract Details:
15 Months (TBC)
Salary:
Competitive
Working Hours:
3.5 (1/2 day)
Location:
N/A
Closing Date:
27/10/2022
Seniority level:
Mid-Senior level
Company Industry:
International Trade and Development
Job Function:
Consulting, Information Technology

Focus of the Role

TBI is currently expanding its assistance to African government leaders around energy and climate, responding to an increase in demand by our stakeholders and as part of a rapidly growing Institute.

Based on a long-standing partnership with the US Government’s Power Africa initiative, we implement the Power Africa Senior Advisors Group, an advisory facility that helps government leaders set out clear and ambitious policy directions and plans for their power sectors, and deliver effectively on those.

The work contributes to Power Africa’s targets of increasing installed power capacity by 30,000 MW and to creating 60 million new electricity connections to households and businesses by 2030, and has positioned TBI as a significant player for government advisory in African energy sectors.

The Power Africa Senior Advisors Group deploys Energy Advisors embedded in national institutions (e.g. Ministries of Energy, Utilities, Rural Electrification Agencies, and Regulatory Authorities) for assignments of 2-4 years typically, but also short-term consultants.

Job Introduction

TBI is currently looking to expand our pool of expert energy consultants, who are interested in being added to the Institute’s roster of preferred suppliers, and looking for the flexibility to engage on an ad-hoc contractual basis on specific projects at an agreed day rate.

The consultants will be responsible for providing specialized financial and regulatory expertise on selected topics either to TBI’s Energy and Climate teams or directly to our partner Governments. Topics might include (but are not limited to): transmission tariff methodologies; financial analysis of business plans; creation and maintenance of financial models for the energy sector and power utilities.

The consultant  will be able to work remotely, although some traveling might be required.

Key Responsibilities

Tasks can vary and will be agreed on a case by case with TBI SAG, but they could encompass the following:

  • Financial analysis of business plans
  • Creation of LCOE, sector and financial models (also from scratch)
  • International benchmarks for energy-related policies
  • Technical assistance on market design and operations
  • Reporting
  • Support the external communication strategies by TBI, amplify the voices of African government leaders in energy sectors, and disseminate the successes of our advisory activities
  • Support new programme development and business development activities as required by the Climate and Energy Practice

Person Specification

We are looking for an outstanding individual with a proven track record in energy policy and advisory. The successful candidate will thrive in an environment where the importance of personal initiative coupled with teamwork is critical. Desired qualifications and competencies include:

Experience:

  • Extensive experience in the energy sector in consulting, investment promotion, banking, trading or corporate finance
  • Good knowledge of African energy markets is a plus

Competencies and skills:

  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities
  • Deep knowledge of African energy markets
  • Perfect mastering of MS Office applications (Excel, Power Point and Word)
  • Ability to develop and assess business plans and carry out financial appraisals of energy projects
  • Capacity to deliver complex and accurate tasks in a short period of time and under considerable pressure
  • Fluency in English is required, French is a plus

About The Institute

The Tony Blair Institute (TBI) is a mission-driven not for profit organisation. We exist to equip political leaders and governments to build open, inclusive and prosperous societies. We work hard, every day, to make a difference. When governments work well they are able to create economic and social change in a way that promotes fairness, social justice and opportunity. We work relentlessly to support leader and governments with the challenges they face. Giving them practical solutions and actionable insights, that once implemented, can be transformative for their people  

We do this within two connected divisions: 

 Government Advisory 

Our Government Advisory teams work directly with political leaders and governments around the world to implement reforms that improve the lives of their citizens. It works with a variety of partners and its outputs cover a range of disciplines and projects across countries in Africa, the Middle East, Eastern Europe and South Asia.

 Policy Futures 

Our Policy Futures work encompasses three broad areas: 

  • Renewing the Centre: developing a bold and innovative domestic policy programme to help renew the centre ground of British politics; 
  • Tech and Public Policy: exploring the policy challenges and opportunities presented by the technological revolution; and 
  • Extremism Policy Unit: creating solutions designed to tackle the threat of extremist ideologies in the UK and around the world. 

As an organisation, the core beliefs we all embrace are: 

  • Open and Progressive: you’ll believe in the value of teamwork 
  • Bold and Pragmatic: you’ll approach everything you do with integrity and authenticity 
  • Optimistic Changemaker: you’ll be focused on results 

TBI believes embracing diversity and inclusion make us a better place to work.  It’s our goal to reflect everyone in society and we actively welcome applications from individuals and groups who are under-represented in the workplace. We celebrate difference be it ethnicity, religion, age, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation or disability. We will only ever assess you on your abilities and fit for a role. We’re happy to discuss any adjustments you need to ensure a level playing field during recruitment and, if you\'re successful, discuss any adjustments you might need to thrive in your role.