Egypt´s Energy Transition Key experts

For Project:

Project title:

Advancing Egypt’s Energy Transition

Duty station: Cairo, Egypt / remote (up to 20% of the total working days)

Provisional date of invitation to tender: September 2026

Indicative start date of the project: 1st December 2026

Estimated Project duration: 36 months

Deadline for submission of the 1st round of applications: 6th August 2026

Overall objective:

The primary objective of this Technical Assistance is to provide comprehensive support for the advancement of Egypt's energy transition, ensuring that all activities are fully aligned with the country’s climate change commitments and broader sustainable development goals. This initiative is specifically designed to help Egypt fulfil its obligations under international climate agreements while supporting the implementation of the EU TMED initiative. By promoting the adoption of cleaner and more efficient energy technologies, the program will enhance Egypt’s capacity to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, increase the share of renewable energy in its energy mix, and improve energy efficiency across key sectors. Furthermore, the Technical Assistance will address the advancement of privatization in the publicly owned electricity distribution sector. Collaboration with European and international stakeholders will be fostered to encourage the exchange of knowledge, best practices, and innovative solutions. Ultimately, the goal is to accelerate Egypt’s transition toward a low carbon, open-market, and resilient energy system.

Summary of Main Tasks and Deliverables:

1) Improving Energy Efficiency, Emissions Reduction, and Energy Transition in Gas, Electricity, Tourism and Industry

2) Renewable Energy Integration and Grid Resilience

3) Developing Partnerships with the Private Sector in the Field of Electricity Distribution

REQUIRED KEY EXPERT PROFILES:

Team Leader - Key Expert: Renewable Energy Integration & Grid Resilience

Minimum Level of Effort: 528 man-days

Qualifications and experience requirements:

1) Advanced university degree (Master’s or PhD) in Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy, Power Systems, or a closely related field.

2) Minimum of 10 years of proven professional experience in the power sector, with a strong focus on power system planning, renewable energy integration, and grid modernization.

3) At least 10 years of direct experience in designing, managing, or advising on renewable energy integration into national or regional power grids. This includes large-scale grid-connected solar PV, wind, and hybrid systems.

4) Proven involvement in grid resilience enhancement, including planning and deployment of energy storage systems, smart grid technologies, demand-side management, and grid reliability solutions.

5) Demonstrated expertise in technical and regulatory assessments for grid codes and connection standards, including familiarity with ENTSO-E, IEEE, and IEC standards.

6) Hands-on experience working with transmission and distribution system operators, utilities, and energy regulators in both developing and developed country contexts.

7) Prior involvement in policy and institutional reform programs related to renewable energy and energy transition is an asset.

8) Experience in leading or advising on projects funded by international development institutions (e.g., World Bank, EU, AfDB, GIZ, USAID) is highly desirable.

9) Proficient in advanced power system simulation and modeling tools, such as PSS®E, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, HOMER, and ETAP.

10) Strong grasp of economic dispatch, load forecasting, grid impact studies, and renewable energy forecasting models.

11) Demonstrated ability to lead and coordinate multidisciplinary teams in complex technical environments.

12) Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to facilitate stakeholder engagement, technical capacity building, and high-level policy dialogues.

13) Fluent in English (spoken and written); knowledge of Arabic is an advantage.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the overall technical direction of the project, ensuring the integration of best practices in renewable energy integration and grid resilience.

• Guide national counterparts and technical teams in conducting grid readiness assessments, interconnection studies, and grid upgrade planning.

• Provide strategic input on institutional, regulatory, and technical reforms needed to support large-scale renewable energy deployment.

• Support the design of pilot projects, training programs, and knowledge-sharing platforms to enhance national capacity in grid modernization.

• Ensure effective communication and collaboration with donors, government agencies, utilities, and other key stakeholders.

Key Expert 2: Utility Asset Valuation

Minimum Level of Effort: 528 man-days

Required Qualifications and experience:

1) Advanced university degree (Master’s or PhD) in Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a related discipline.

2) At least 8 years of professional experience in utility asset valuation, financial modelling, or infrastructure investment analysis, particularly within the energy sector.

3) 8+ years of hands-on experience in valuing public and private utility assets, including power generation, transmission, and distribution infrastructure.

4) Proven application of internationally recognized asset valuation methodologies, including cost-based, income-based, and market-based approaches, in at least 3 separate valuation assignments.

5) Minimum of 5 years of experience working directly with or advising energy regulators, utilities, or government entities on asset valuation, tariff setting, or financial performance assessment.

6) Demonstrated involvement in at least 2 projects related to the privatization or commercial restructuring of state-owned utilities.

7) At least 3 years of experience assessing or valuing renewable energy assets (e.g., solar PV, wind, hybrid systems), in addition to conventional assets.

8) Familiarity with utility valuation practices in developing or transitioning economies, particularly under the framework of donor-funded projects (e.g., World Bank, EU, USAID, AfDB, etc.).

9) Over 5 years of experience developing and applying complex financial models, including DCF (Discounted Cash Flow), NPV/IRR analysis, scenario planning, and sensitivity analysis using tools such as MS Excel, Python, or R.

10) Experience in writing and delivering at least 2 asset valuation manuals or guidance documents for public or private sector stakeholders.

11) Proven ability to design and deliver technical training programs, with at least 3 workshops or capacity-building sessions facilitated for regulatory bodies, utilities, or ministries.

12) Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain financial and technical concepts clearly to non-specialist audiences.

13) Fluent in English; knowledge of Arabic is considered a plus.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Lead the end-to-end valuation of electricity distribution and generation assets, supporting broader utility reform, restructuring, or privatization processes.

• Design and adapt valuation methodologies in line with international best practices and tailored to Egypt’s institutional and market context.

• Collaborate with relevant authorities to establish transparent and auditable valuation frameworks, suitable for tariff-setting, investment planning, or asset transfers.

• Provide ongoing advisory support to energy regulators and ministries in developing institutional structures for asset management and valuation.

• Contribute to the design and delivery of customized training materials, ensuring the sustainability and institutionalization of valuation practices within the national framework.

• Support the preparation of legal and contractual instruments (e.g., asset transfer agreements, financial disclosure requirements) associated with utility restructuring or privatization.

Key Expert 3: Energy Efficiency Policy and Implementation

Minimum Level of Effort: 528 man-days

Required Qualifications and experience:

1) Advanced university degree (Master’s or PhD) in Public Policy, Energy Engineering, Environmental Policy, or a related discipline.

2) A minimum of 10 years of professional experience in energy efficiency policy development, legal and regulatory reform, and implementation support, particularly in the public sector or international development context.

3) At least 10 years of experience in developing and/or advising on energy efficiency, regulations, and institutional frameworks at national or regional levels.

4) Proven involvement in the drafting or revision of at least 3 national energy efficiency regulatory frameworks, incorporating both public and private sector enforcement mechanisms.

5) Minimum of 5 years of experience supporting implementation strategies for energy efficiency programs across multiple sectors (e.g., industry, gas, or tourism).

6) Demonstrated track record in designing or evaluating national energy efficiency action plans (NEEAPs), energy performance standards, or incentive mechanisms (e.g., audits, subsidies, tax credits, or ESCO frameworks).

7) Experience advising ministries, energy regulators, or legislative bodies on the legal and institutional requirements for scaling up energy efficiency at a national level.

8) Familiarity with international energy efficiency frameworks, such as those from the EU, IEA, UNEP, or Energy Charter Treaty, is highly desirable.

9) Strong understanding of legal drafting principles, public administration processes, and energy governance.

10) Experience coordinating multi-stakeholder consultation processes and aligning policy reform with cross-sectoral development goals (e.g., climate change, competitiveness, energy security).

11) Proven ability to lead or contribute to the development of policy guides, regulatory toolkits, or compliance manuals, with at least 2 published or adopted documents in the field.

12) At least 3 years of experience delivering training workshops or legal briefings to policymakers, legal drafters, or implementing agencies.

13) Excellent communication, legal writing, and advisory skills; able to translate complex technical and legal information into actionable recommendations.

14) Fluent in English; working knowledge of Arabic is considered an asset.

15) Experience in the field Energy Efficiency Targeting thermal Energy would be an asset.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Lead the review and development of energy efficiency legislation and policies, ensuring alignment with international best practices and national development priorities.

• Support institutional capacity-building for implementing agencies, regulators, and ministries involved in energy efficiency governance.

• Identify legal and regulatory barriers to implementation and recommend practical reforms or institutional adjustments.

• Advise on the design of incentive schemes, enforcement mechanisms, and monitoring and verification systems to support compliance with energy efficiency targets.

• Coordinate with stakeholders across industry, tourism, gas sectors to ensure that proposed legal reforms are inclusive and sector-appropriate.

• Draft and review legal texts, implementation decrees, or secondary legislation as needed, providing technical assistance throughout the legislative process.

• Contribute to knowledge products, case studies, and training materials that document and disseminate good practices.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted!