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Recruitment at Tetra Tech
Recruitment at Tetra Tech
Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting, engineering, program management, construction management, and technical services. The Company supports government and commercial clients by providing innovative solutions focused on water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development. One of the group of companies under Tetra Tech is delivering the DFID-funded United Kingdom Nigeria Infrastructure Advisory Facility (UKNIAF) infrastructure improvement works. The programme’s duration is contracted for an initial 48 months with a possible 24-month extension.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Off Grid Technical Lead (Outcome 3)
Requisition: #15400001395
Location: Nigeria
Organization: 154 ESI
Project Summary
- Tetra Tech is implementing the five-year, USAID-funded Power Africa Empower Nigeria Activity.
- Building on a decade of Power Africa success, Empower Nigeria aims to reduce energy poverty by expanding access to affordable and reliable electricity in Nigeria.
- Power Africa Empower Nigeria will focus on increasing electricity generation capacity, improving access to on- and off-grid electricity, and supporting Nigeria’s national and state-level energy planning through four key strategic outcomes: addressing policy and regulatory challenges, enhancing transmission capacity, scaling the off-grid sector, and resolving liquidity issues within the electricity sector.
Position Summary
- Tetra Tech is recruiting an Off-grid technical lead that will report to the Deputy Chief of Party CLIN 1 and will liaise with the Government of Nigeria bodies related to electricity, private sector companies, investors, donors, Investors funds, local banks, and end-user financiers to provide technical assistance aimed at accelerating the development and implementation of off-grid solutions in Nigeria.
- This position is full-time. Interested candidates must be based in and eligible to work in Nigeria. In country travel may be required.
Position Responsibilities
Managing Outcome 3 activities and a team of professionals, independent consultants and subcontractors in the engagement with key stakeholders related to Outcome 1 activities include, but are not limited to:
- Contribute to Empower Nigeria key metrics to drive the growth of new off-grid connections and improve utilization, thereby attracting additional capital to the sector.
- Identify technical assistance opportunities in the off-grid space over a menu of interventions including, but not limited to, financial instruments and structures, legal and tax advisory, due diligence, quality assurance and control processes and building capacity activities among others.
- Collaborate closely with participants to the Power Africa Partnership program and make sure to support any request made in line with Empower Nigeria overall objectives.
- Maintain a close collaboration with DFIs and non-governmental organizations active in the sub-region, as well a good knowledge of all USG agencies supporting the energy activities in the sub-region.
- Provide access to transaction advisory services supporting early-stage projects, high-impact companies including, but not limited to, matchmaking services, identification of seed/grant funding, support with potential business operation support and contractual negotiations.
- Engage investors to invest in off-grid companies or grow existing investments in the sector. Support activities may include:
- Strategy development and internal awareness raising of energy sector opportunities.
- Pipeline building to support lending objectives.
- Financial product and service design to ensure appropriate product development for the energy sector, coordinating co-funding opportunities with donors and development finance institutions (DFIs) as appropriate.
- Market intelligence and risk assessments on a market segment and/or country-specific level to assist investor due diligence.
- Support to government’s bodies involved in advancing the Renewable Energy penetration in the energy mix of their respective countries and accelerating the energy transition.
- Act, in a proactive manner, to find opportunities that meet USAID’s and the host government’s expectations.
- Contribute to the program goals and Tetra Tech contractual objectives.
- Identify opportunities to implement Gender Lens Investment and collaborate to advance other cross cutting activity objectives.
- Supporting the senior management team in the design, development and implementation of the Work Plan requested by the client.
- Providing the necessary information to support all requested reporting while adhering to the imposed timeline, milestone, and deadlines.
- Supervising the development of Terms of References, SOW, Job Description, or any technical work description necessary for Empower Nigeria to hire subcontractor, consultant or employees related to the reporting and communications work.
- Supporting all budgetary exercise necessary for the project.
- Participating in all significant meetings or calls with the client to support the senior management on the technical aspect of the implementation of reporting and communications.
- Complying, and ensuring that the team complies, with any administrative, operational, and logistical procedures, processes, and requirements.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree and have relevant educational background in Engineering, Applied Sciences, Business, Economics, Development, or related fields.
- Seven years of experience and/or exposure in the process of energy policy design, planning, implementation, and related system of monitoring-evaluation-reporting.
- Strong knowledge and/or understanding of:
- Major energy related planning processes for the Energy Sector and electrification.
- Off-grid energy systems.
- Business model development and financial structuring of off-grid projects.
- Methodology related to energy transition best international practices.
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills, including the ability to communicate complex information and deliver verbal and written messages effectively.
- Fluency in both spoken and written English.
- Advanced proficiency in the MS Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams.
Preferred but Not Required Qualifications
- Existing working relations with the Ministry of Power, Transmission Company of Nigeria, project developers, banks/financial institutions, state government officials, research and development and industry organizations.
- Knowledge and/or understanding on:
- Applied knowledge and experience with renewable energy technologies for electricity production and their integration with non-renewable energy technologies.
- Economic and financial analysis.
- Gender and inclusive development.
- Familiarity with USAID procedures and practices for quality control, including monitoring.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
Job Title: Monitoring Advisor, NTPMP
Requisition: #21600002598
Location: Nigeria
Organization: 216 MSI
Position Summary
- The Monitoring Advisor will provide critical support to the Team Lead, Chief of Party (COP), Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP), and Senior Monitoring Advisor (SMA) in ensuring the effective startup of monitoring frameworks.
- This role involves a wide range of responsibilities, including review of Implementing Partner (IP) documentation, preparation of quarterly monitoring and annual implementation plans, scheduling and facilitating discussions with IPs, identifying new modalities for monitoring, and the development of data collection tools for new sectors, developing training materials, developing data analysis and reporting templates.
- The Monitoring Advisor will also be key in establishing systems to control aid diversion.
- The Monitoring Advisor will report to the DCOP and the MSI Team Lead. The short-term position is from January until March 2025, with an estimated Level of Effort (LoE) of approximately 10 days per month. The position is primarily remote, with occasional in-office presence in Abuja.
Responsibilities
- Review IPs documentation and award documents to highlight key areas for monitoring and identify new sectors/modalities to be monitored.
- Schedule and facilitate discussions and meetings with IPs to understand their interventions and collect information to support the development of monitoring methodologies, sampling methods, and plans.
- Design and develop sample size and sampling approach for quantitative TPM data collection.
- Develop and refine data collection tools tailored to new sectors and modalities.
- Prepare quarterly monitoring plans and contribute to the development of the monitoring plan, and the annual implementation plan.
- Prepare training materials and protocols to be used for enumerator training.
- Develop TPM data analysis and reporting plan for quantitative and qualitative data.
- Design and develop new report templates to be used for reporting outputs from the TPM site visits.
- Support the design and setup of systems to monitor and control aid diversion within TPM activities and as a standalone monitoring system.
- Provide other technical support to the Team Lead, COP, DCOP, and SMA, as required.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in International Development, Social Sciences, or a related field is required.
- Minimum five years of professional experience in monitoring and evaluation (M&E), including tool development, data collection, monitoring plan and analysis is required.
- Experience in monitoring aid diversion control systems or similar accountability measures is preferred.
- Experience working with USAID-funded TPM projects.
- Strong understanding of M&E principles, methodologies, and best practices.
- Proficiency in developing and implementing monitoring plans and frameworks.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and collaboration skills to train, support, and engage data collection teams effectively.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders.
- Strong oral and written proficiency in English is required.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
Job Title: Technology and Innovation Specialist
Location: Nigeria
Project Summary
- Tetra Tech is implementing the five-year, USAID-funded Power Africa Empower Nigeria Activity. Building on a decade of Power Africa success, Empower Nigeria aims to reduce energy poverty by expanding access to affordable and reliable electricity in Nigeria.
- Power Africa Empower Nigeria will focus on increasing electricity generation capacity, improving access to on- and off-grid electricity, and supporting Nigeria’s national and state-level energy planning through four key strategic outcomes: addressing policy and regulatory challenges, enhancing transmission capacity, scaling the off-grid sector, and resolving liquidity issues within the electricity sector.
Position Summary
- Tetra Tech is recruiting a Technology and Innovation Specialist to join the Empower Nigeria team. The position will focus on identifying, developing, and implementing innovative technologies and solutions that enhance the access, efficiency, reliability, and sustainability of the electricity sector in Nigeria.
- The candidate must possess a strong background in technology assessment, project management, and the ability to translate innovative concepts into practical applications in the energy sector.
- The Technology and Innovation Specialist will report to the Senior Technical Advisor and work closely with other cross- functional teams to support initiatives that enhance electricity access and services in on-grid and off- grid supply areas.
Position Responsibilities
- Conduct research and analysis of emerging technologies relevant to electricity distribution and off-grid energy access, including smart grids, IoT, renewable energy integration, and energy storage systems.
- Evaluate the feasibility and potential impact of new technologies on current operations and customer services of the partner DISCOs and off-grid supply systems.
- Collaborate with DISCO leadership and rural electrification agencies to develop and implement an innovation strategy that aligns with organizational goals and responds to industry trends.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and technological advancements to enhance service delivery and operational efficiency.
- Lead and manage technology projects from conception through implementation, ensuring that projects are completed on time, within scope, and on budget.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams and stakeholders, facilitating collaboration and communication throughout the project lifecycle.
- Design and conduct pilot programs to test new technologies and processes in real-world scenarios.
- Analyze results and provide recommendations based on pilot outcomes, including scalability and integration into existing systems.
- Collaborate with outcome leads, internal teams, external partners, and industry leaders to foster a culture of innovation and share best practices.
- Represent Empower Nigeria in industry forums, conferences, and workshops, staying abreast of technological advancements and regulatory changes.
- Ensure that all technological innovations and applications comply with Nigeria energy sector regulations and standards.
- Work closely with compliance and legal teams to navigate regulatory challenges related to technology deployment.
- Develop training programs to equip DISCO staff and power sector professionals with the skills and knowledge needed to adopt new technologies and processes.
- Establish metrics to evaluate the success of technology initiatives and track progress over time.
- Prepare and present reports to senior management on technology projects, innovation trends, and future opportunities.
- Facilitate workshops, coaching sessions, and training programs to foster a culture of adaptability.
- Develop policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Contribute to a series of reporting including weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports as well as monitoring and evaluation tools.
- Share insights and lessons learned with the team to foster continuous improvement.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- 5 years of experience in technology management, innovation, or related roles within the electricity distribution or utility sector.
- Strong understanding of current and emerging technologies in the energy sector, including smart grid technologies, analytics, and automation.
- Demonstrated familiarity with and prior experience addressing energy sector challenges in Nigeria.
- Proven project management skills with experience in leading cross-functional teams and managing technology projects.
- Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
- Strong interpersonal communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Familiarity with industry regulations and standards relevant to electricity distribution and technology innovation.
- Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
- Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
Preferred but Not Required Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in engineering, computer science, information technology, or a related field.
- Experience designing and implementing programs that promote gender equality and women’s empowerment in the energy sector.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
Job Title: Organizational Development Specialist
Location: Nigeria
Project Summary
- Tetra Tech is implementing the five-year, USAID-funded Power Africa Empower Nigeria Activity. Building on a decade of Power Africa success, Empower Nigeria aims to reduce energy poverty by expanding access to affordable and reliable electricity in Nigeria.
- Power Africa Empower Nigeria will focus on increasing electricity generation capacity, improving access to on- and off-grid electricity, and supporting Nigeria’s national and state-level energy planning through four key strategic outcomes: addressing policy and regulatory challenges, enhancing transmission capacity, scaling the off-grid sector, and resolving liquidity issues within the electricity sector.
Position Summary
- Tetra Tech is recruiting an Organizational Development Specialist to join the Empower Nigeria team. The position is critical in enhancing organizational effectiveness and fostering a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and innovation in distribution utilities, TCN, regulator on federal and state level, rural electrification and other agencies and other energy agencies in the Nigerian power sector.
- The candidate will be adept in assessing organizational needs, developing and implementing strategies for talent development, change management, and performance enhancement, all while ensuring alignment with the company’s strategic objectives.
- The Organizational Development Specialist will report to the Senior Technical Advisor and work closely with other cross-functional teams to support initiatives that enhance distribution services and customer satisfaction.
Position Responsibilities
- Conduct thorough assessments to identify organizational development needs, including skills gaps, team dynamics, and leadership requirements.
- Utilize surveys, interviews, and focus groups to gather data and provide actionable insights.
- Design and implement tailored development programs aimed at enhancing individual and team performance, such as training initiatives, leadership development, and succession planning.
- Develop strategies for onboarding, mentoring, and continuous professional development that align with the organization’s goals.
- Collaborate with the Change Management Specialist and DISCO management and other energy agencies (regulator, rural electrification agency, and newly formed state level energy agencies etc.) as needed to develop and execute change management strategies that support organizational transformation initiatives. ·
- Provide guidance and support to executives and teams during significant transitions, ensuring effective communication and stakeholder engagement. ·
- Develop and implement performance management systems that align with organizational objectives, fostering a culture of accountability and engagement.
- Work with Empower Nigeria’s Senior Technical Advisor, DISCO management, and other objective leads to set performance metrics and provide coaching on performance evaluation processes.
- Foster a positive organizational culture that promotes inclusivity, collaboration, and innovation within the electricity distribution sector.
- Design and facilitate employee engagement initiatives, surveys, and feedback mechanisms to assess and improve workplace culture.
- Collaborate with partner DISCO’s and other energy agencies’ human resource teams to identify and develop strategies for attracting, retaining, and developing top talent within the organization.
- Develop training materials and resources to support organizational initiatives and employee development.
- Facilitate workshops, seminars, and training sessions on various organizational development topics.
- Monitor the effectiveness of organizational development initiatives through data analysis and feedback.
- Stay up to date on industry trends and best practices in organizational development to ensure the organization remains competitive and effective.
- Develop policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Contribute to a series of reporting including weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports as well as monitoring and evaluation tools.
- Share insights and lessons learned with the team to foster continuous improvement.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 5 years of experience in organizational development, human resources, or a related field, preferably within the electricity distribution or utility sector.
- Strong understanding of organizational development theories, practices, and tools, including change management methodologies.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills, capable of engaging with employees at all levels of the organization.
- Proven experience in designing and implementing development programs and performance management systems.
- Proficiency in using data analysis tools and HR software for assessments and performance tracking.
- Demonstrated familiarity with and prior experience addressing energy sector challenges in Nigeria.
- Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
- Strong interpersonal communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
- Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
Preferred but Not Required Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree in Human Resources, organizational development, business administration or a related field.
- Experience designing and implementing programs that promote gender equality and women’s empowerment in the energy sector.
- Working experience in Nigeria.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
