Consultancy-Economic and Environmental Feasibility (INT10483)

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.

The Role:

Oxfam GB-Iraq Program is looking for an external expert to undertake a study on the feasibility of using solar energy for domestic and agricultural applications and to evaluate the economic and environmental benefits and challenges associated with the adoption of solar energy systems in households (HHs) and agricultural activities.

The main objective of the current assignment is to:

• rapid market analysis to assess the available solar energy products and systems, as well as the market actors that provide these products/systems.
• mapping the financial service providers who provide green financial products in the target areas.
• feasibility study to evaluate the economic and environmental feasibility of adopting the solar energy systems in HHs and in agricultural activities.
• To evaluate the environmental impacts of solar energy adoption in the specified sectors.
• To identify potential barriers and challenges to the adoption of solar energy systems.
• To provide recommendations for policy and practical measures to enhance the adoption of solar energy.

What we are looking for:

We’re looking for a candidate who cares about Oxfam’s mission to end poverty and is personally aligned to our feminist principles and values of empowerment, accountability and inclusion in all you do.

An ideal candidate for the role will also be / have:

Education: Advance degree in Environmental Sciences, Public Policy/Environmental Policy, Sustainable Development studies or any other relevant field. Academic training or degree combining social studies and climate science and climate change related matters is highly preferable.

Experience:

• The consultants should have significant knowledge and experience in conducting high quality research and analysis.
• The consultants should have technical knowledge in solar energy solutions at household and farm level.
• Experience on research on business models and financial feasibilities
• Experience in the MENA region is an asset.  
• Capability to collect primary data efficiently in Iraq.  
• Proficiency in English and in Arabic.   

We offer:

We offer a competitive salary and a range of additional benefits to staff including flexible working options, generous pension scheme, annual leave, additional leave allowances, company sick pay, life assurance and a range of other benefits. 

From the day you join Oxfam we invite you to stretch and learn in your role. Our wide range of Learning & Development opportunities includes in-house courses, e-learning modules, on-the job learning opportunities, coaching and mentoring, and much more. 

You can read more about all Oxfam has to offer here.

Flexfam:

We believe flexible working is key to building the Oxfam of the future, so we’re open to talking through the type of flexible arrangements which might work for you. 

How to apply:

Required minimum mandatory documents (in addition to the proposal requirements) which must be submitted to the email below:

1. Technical proposal.
2. Signed stamped detailed financial proposal, including the payment terms and payment methods.
3. Consultant CV.
4. Workplan.

The interested parties should send all the required documents listed above to the address:

[email protected]

Deadline for submission of offers:

The deadline for submitting the offers is: 27^th  of June 2024 (17:00 hr.).