Non-Key Renewable Energy Expert – Technical Assistance

About the role

NTU International is seeking a Non-Key Renewable Energy Expert to provide technical assistance for EU‑funded programmes in Papua New Guinea and the wider Pacific region. The assignment runs for 36 months starting 1 February 2027 and focuses on renewable energy development, sustainable energy access, energy transition and climate‑resilient energy systems.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver technical assistance to the EU Delegation for programming, implementation, monitoring, review and evaluation of development cooperation operations.
• Support coordination and dialogue with government agencies, utilities, private sector and other stakeholders in PNG and Pacific partner countries.
• Conduct feasibility studies, investment planning and policy analysis for solar, wind, hydro, biomass and off‑grid/mini‑grid projects.
• Provide expertise on renewable energy integration, energy storage and rural electrification.
• Travel internationally and locally, including to remote areas, as required.

Required profile

• University degree (preferably postgraduate) in renewable energy, electrical/energy engineering, environmental engineering, energy economics or a related field.
• Minimum 6 years of professional experience in renewable energy or energy infrastructure projects in developing countries.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with ability to produce high‑quality reports in a culturally sensitive context.
• Proven ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary, multicultural teams.
• Willingness to travel extensively.

Required skills

• Solar, wind, hydropower and biomass technologies.
• Off‑grid, mini‑grid and decentralised energy systems.
• Rural electrification and electricity network integration.
• Energy storage solutions.
• Renewable energy feasibility studies and investment planning.
• Energy policy, regulation and institutional strengthening.
• Climate‑change mitigation and climate‑resilient energy infrastructure.
• Monitoring and evaluation of energy‑sector programmes.