Solar Energy Consultant

The Solar Energy Consultant will lead technical assessments, evaluate energy load profiles, specify solar equipment, support vendor mapping, and assist in installation management for JPST stations in Mindanao. The role includes capacity building for JPST members on solar equipment operations and maintenance to enhance sustainability and climate adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Develop localized tools and conduct technical evaluation for reparation/installation of solar equipment needs of prioritized JPST stations.
• Conduct on-site data collection of relevant energy data in identified JPST stations including preparation of energy load profiles for key equipment at each site.
• Lead the preparation of solar equipment specification and budgetary requirement in consultation with IOM project’s team and JPSC’s technical focal point.
• Identify and map out potential vendors/service providers for the installation of solar equipment and services for operations and maintenance.
• Ensure successful reparation/installation of solar equipment system in at least four prioritized JPST stations.
• Design and lead the capacity building support to JPST members on operations and maintenance (O&M) of the solar equipment for sustainability.
• Attend online or in-person meetings with the IOM project team and Joint Peace and Security Committee (JPSC) Secretariat or focal point on an ad hoc basis to provide updates on deliverables and ensure alignment with other project components.
• Travel to BARMM areas to support the conduct of some project activities related to solarization of JPST stations.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or at least University degree in the field of energy development, renewable energy, electrical engineering, or related area with at least three years of professional experience.
• Excellent communication, writing, and analytical skills required.
• Ability to engage with a wide range of stakeholders, from grassroots level to provincial or regional policymakers.
• Understanding and experience working in the sphere of peacebuilding and peace security is a strong advantage.
• Experience/familiarity with policies and practices of intergovernmental organizations or international NGOs is preferred.
• Fluency in English and Filipino is required.
• Knowledge of another BARMM local language is desirable.
• Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

Skills

• Renewable Energy Development
• Electrical Engineering
• Solar Energy Assessment
• Energy Load Analysis
• Solar Equipment Specification
• Installation Management
• Capacity Building
• Operation and Maintenance
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Peacebuilding Knowledge
• Intergovernmental Organization Policies
• Technical Writing
• Analytical Skills
• Climate Adaptability
• Vendor Mapping

Languages

English, Filipino