Power Systems Specialist – Zambia

Aninver Development Partners SL (www.aninver.com) is looking for a Power Systems Specialist for a energy, environment, transport consultancy assignment financed by UNDP in Zambia.

Aninver Development Partners SL is currently preparing a strategic proposal for an upcoming consultancy assignment funded by the UNDP in Zambia. We are seeking a qualified Power Systems Specialist to contribute expertise across the energy, environment, and transport sectors during this short-term project. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in analysing electricity networks and supporting sustainable infrastructure development.

This initiative aims to address critical technical challenges within the national power sector, ensuring robust planning and integration. The engagement offers an opportunity to collaborate with international and local stakeholders, providing high-level technical guidance to enhance the efficiency, reliability, and environmental sustainability of power systems in the country.

Aninver is preparing a proposal for this assignment. The selected expert will be part of the proposed team; the engagement is conditional on the contract being awarded to Aninver. The full Terms of Reference for the position are shared with shortlisted candidates.

Objectives of the assignment

• Assess current electricity distribution and transmission planning frameworks.
• Conduct comprehensive grid integration studies for sustainable energy initiatives.
• Provide technical recommendations to improve power system efficiency and reliability.
• Support stakeholder consultations and capacity-building activities related to energy infrastructure.

Scope of work

• Review existing power system master plans and technical documentation.
• Perform grid integration and stability analyses for targeted energy projects.
• Evaluate infrastructure bottlenecks and propose targeted mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across energy, environment, and transport sectors.
• Draft comprehensive technical reports and present findings to key stakeholders.

Your role as Power Systems Specialist

• Lead all technical tasks related to power systems, transmission, and distribution planning.
• Execute detailed grid integration studies ensuring alignment with international best practices.
• Coordinate with project team members to integrate environmental and transport considerations into energy planning.
• Prepare high-quality technical deliverables, reports, and briefs for the UNDP and local partners.
• Participate in stakeholder meetings, workshops, and technical discussions as required.
• Ensure timely delivery of all assigned outputs within the project timeframe.

Requirements

• Education: Not explicitly stated
• Minimum 7 years of experience in electricity distribution/transmission planning
• Experience in grid integration studies
• Languages: English

Desirable

• Prior working experience in Zambia or the broader Southern African region.
• Familiarity with UNDP procedures and international development projects.
• Experience combining energy initiatives with environmental or transport sector components.

An experienced Power Systems Specialist with a strong background in grid integration and transmission planning, eager to contribute technical expertise to sustainable development initiatives in Zambia.

Assignment details

• Location: Zambia
• Financed by: UNDP
• Sector: Energy, environment, transport
• Estimated duration: 3 months
• Contract: individual consultancy (conditional on award)

About Aninver Development Partners

Aninver is an international development consulting firm headquartered in Spain. It supports governments, development banks, UN agencies and bilateral donors with feasibility studies, technical assistance, evaluations and capacity building across Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia and Asia-Pacific, working with a network of international and national experts.

Why apply

• Join a multidisciplinary team on a UNDP-financed project in Zambia.
• Individual consultancy: flexible, output-based engagement with an experienced proposal team.
• Your CV stays in Aninver's expert network for future assignments that match your profile.

How to apply

Sign in (or create a free account) and upload your CV in English. Add your LinkedIn profile, indicative daily rate and availability to speed up the assessment. Aninver will contact the shortlisted candidates.

Frequently asked questions

Is the position confirmed? The engagement depends on the contract being awarded to Aninver. Shortlisted experts are included in the proposal with their consent.

Can I apply if I am not based in the country? Yes, unless the requirements say otherwise; relevant regional experience is an asset.

What happens with my CV? It is used to assess your fit for this and future positions and is not shared with third parties without your consent.