Team Leader – Renewables Project – Nigeria

Job title: Team Leader – Renewables Project – Nigeria

Company: ewi Recruitment

Job description: Team Leader – Team Leader – Renewables Project – Nigeria (Donor Funded Assignment)Our client is urgently seeking a Team Leader for an ongoing Renewable Energy Finance Project in Nigeria.Project Overview:The project aims to implement the Transforming Financial Systems for Climate Program in Nigeria, scaling up climate finance to drive private-sector investments in support of the ecological transition. The focus is on financing projects related to:

• Renewable energy and low-carbon energy generation
• Climate-smart agriculture technologies
• Clean urban transportation
• Other climate change mitigation and adaptation initiatives

A Technical Assistance Facility has been established to build capacity in:

• Identifying and developing bankable climate-related projects
• Defining and implementing a climate finance strategy
• Managing environmental and social risks
• Establishing a professional gender equality policy
• Leading marketing and communication activities

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead project planning, budgeting, and reporting to achieve overall objectives
• Mobilize and coordinate key and short-term experts for project implementation
• Organize and facilitate workshops and awareness campaigns
• Engage in policy dialogue with the Ministry of Environment and Nigerian public institutions
• Provide innovative solutions to enhance the project’s impact

Candidate Requirements:

• Master’s degree in a relevant field
• Minimum 10 years of experience providing technical assistance to financial institutions
• 5+ years of experience as a Team Leader or senior project manager
• Experience in energy or infrastructure projects
• Expertise in financing climate mitigation and adaptation projects
• Experience working with development agencies, preferably in Sub-Saharan Africa
• Ability to coordinate the project on a half-time basis throughout the assignment

Other Details:

• Salary Package: $500 USD per day
• Contract Length: 24 to 36 months
• Location: Lagos, Nigeria (70% on-site, 30% remote)

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a major climate initiative in Nigeria. If you’re interested, please send your CV to or apply via the link.#ClimateFinance #RenewableEnergy #ClimateMitigation #ProjectManagement #NigeriaJobs #Hiringewi is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. ewi is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Expected salary: $500 per month

Location: Lagos, Lagos State

Job date: Thu, 13 Mar 2025 07:26:33 GMT

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