Requirements: English
Company: NTU International A/S
Region: Brussels , Brussels
Senior and Junior Specialists in Green transition; NTU is searching for consultants (short and long-term) for an upcoming EU tender in Sub-Saharan Africa, Technical support (including on evaluations) to manage the Support Measures (Technical Assistance Component) for the Multiannual Indicative Programme. Location: Location: Sub-Saharan Africa and Europe (Remote/Field-Based) Duration: 01/09/2025 30/09/2029 Key Responsibilities: Policy & Institutional Development Strengthen national and regional policies on clean cooking solutions , ensuring alignment with climate resilience, energy transition, and health objectives . Support governments, regional bodies (AU, COMESA, SADC), and public utilities in designing enabling frameworks for clean cooking solutions . Promote gender-responsive, inclusive policies for sustainable energy access, particularly benefiting women, migrants, and vulnerable populations. Business Development & Finance Facilitation Provide technical assistance to SMEs, manufacturers, and distributors of clean cooking solutions. Develop innovative financing models (grants, blended finance, climate funds, de-risking mechanisms) to increase market access . Strengthen local commercial banks and microfinance institutions to expand clean energy investments . Capacity Building & Market Development Train and coach entrepreneurs, financial institutions, and policymakers on clean cooking solutions and financing. Develop regional trade facilitation mechanisms to support sustainable energy technologies. Support the implementation of EU-funded clean cooking programs , including results-based financing and technical assistance initiatives. Key Requirements Senior Specialists: Minimum 12-15 years of experience in green transition, clean energy, climate finance, sustainable business development, energy policy , project implementation, SME support, renewable energy, or policy advisory . Junior Specialists: Minimum 5 -7 years of experience in green transition, clean energy, climate finance, sustainable business development, energy policy , project implementation, SME support, renewable energy, or policy advisory . Strong understanding of clean cooking technologies, energy transition strategies, and regulatory frameworks in Africa. Experience working with governments, regional bodies (AU, COMESA, ECOWAS, SADC), international organizations (EU, UN, AfDB), and private sector stakeholders . Expertise in blended finance, climate funds, de-risking investments, or policy development is a plus. Fluency in English and/or French ; knowledge of other languages spoken in Sub-Saharan Africa is a plus. If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply and upload your CV via LinkedIn or sent to recruitment@ntu.eu. Only the candidates with relevant experience will be contacted.