Team Leader (International expert)

Description

***Position is subject to Funding approval***

Team Leader (International expert)

Project: International Consultancy for the Development of Off‑Grid Renewable Energy Projects

Location: Sub-Saharan Africa (with significant time in Nigeria)

Risk Level: ☐

☐

Level 3

Level 2☐

Level 1

(Level 3: Frequent contact with participants, direct contact with children, access to sensitive data, and/or high level of accountability.

Level 2: Some contact with participants; unplanned non-direct contact with children.

Level 1: Likely to have no contact with participants or sensitive data)

Background

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.

The Position Overview

Energy 4 Impact is seeking an internationally experienced Team Leader to support the Nigerian Energy Support Programme (NESP III) in the development of off‑grid renewable energy projects.

The Team Leader will provide overall strategic and leadership to a pool of technical and transactional advisory experts. This senior expert will guide a multidisciplinary team, ensure high‑quality delivery of advisory services, and work closely with public and private sector partners to strengthen enabling environments for renewable energy deployment. The role requires deep sector expertise, proven leadership in complex donor‑funded programs, and extensive international experience.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Coordination

Provide overall responsibility and direction for all advisory packages delivered under the assignment.
Ensure coherence, complementarity, and alignment of contractor services with other project activities at both national and local levels.
Support GIZ in refining and adapting project strategies, contributing to evaluations, and preparing for potential follow‑on phases.

Team Management & Quality Assurance

Provide managerial leadership to a multidisciplinary team of experts, including identifying needs for short‑term assignments, planning and managing inputs, and supporting technical delivery.
Oversee quality assurance for all outputs, ensuring timely, high‑quality deliverables that meet client standards.
Ensure coordinated, efficient, and results‑oriented implementation.

Capacity Development & Technical Oversight

Lead the design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of capacity development measures for government institutions, utilities, regulators, and other local partners.
Integrate cross‑cutting themes—such as gender equality, inclusion, and climate resilience—into all advisory and capacity‑building activities.
Ensure that monitoring procedures are systematically applied and that results inform adaptive management.

Financial & Administrative Oversight

Oversee financial planning and ensure appropriate use of funds in close consultation with the client.
Ensure compliance with contractual, administrative, and rep...

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