Associate Director, Climate And Renewable Energy

• First Degree in the Sciences, Engineering, Economics or related field. A post graduate qualification in a relevant field would be essential.
• At least 15 years’ work experience in the international development sector, seven (7) of which must have been focused on climate change or renewable energy programs.
• Track record of success in writing proposals and winning engagements.
• Established relationships and networks within development finance institutions and institutional donors with significant climate change portfolios.

Skills and Competences:

• Good communication (written and verbal),numeracy, presentation and analyticalskills
• IT proficiency, especially Microsoft Office
• Team player with leadership capability
• Excellent coordination and planning skills

• First Degree in the Sciences, Engineering, Economics or related field. A post graduate qualification in a relevant field would be essential.
• At least 15 years’ work experience in the international development sector, seven (7) of which must have been focused on climate change or renewable energy programs.
• Track record of success in writing proposals and winning engagements.
• Established relationships and networks within development finance institutions and institutional donors with significant climate change portfolios.

Skills and Competences:

• Good communication (written and verbal),numeracy, presentation and analyticalskills
• IT proficiency, especially Microsoft Office
• Team player with leadership capability
• Excellent coordination and planning skills

• KPMG is a leading provider of professional services, which include Advisory, Tax and Audit. KPMG’s International Development Advisory Services (IDAS) Africa is a business unit within KPMG.
• IDAS helps address challenges faced by the global development community, by working with public sector entities, bilateral and multilateral development agencies, NGOs, philanthropic foundations, and the private sector on a variety of programmes.
• IDAS in Africa is currently looking for experienced and motivated individuals to support its business development and project delivery efforts across West Africa.

Purpose of the Role

• The successful candidate will lead our service offerings to the climate and renewable sector across West Africa.
• The individual will develop projects that deliver on the aspirations of development finance institutions and major institutional donors for climate adaptation/mitigation, and renewable energy.
• The role holder will travel across West Africa.