Renewable Energy and Just Transition Skills Expert – Romania

Aninver Development Partners SL (www.aninver.com) is looking for a Renewable Energy and Just Transition Skills Expert for a energy, education consultancy assignment financed by EBRD in Romania.

Aninver Development Partners SL is preparing a consulting proposal for an upcoming energy and education sector programme in Romania, supported by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). The initiative addresses the critical human capital dimensions of Romania's coal phase-out and ambitious renewable energy targets by supporting just transition dynamics, workforce upskilling, and institutional capacity building across designated regions.

We are seeking a qualified Renewable Energy and Just Transition Skills Expert to join our team for this important assignment. The expert will play a pivotal role in analysing technical skills gaps, shaping green energy training programmes, and aligning workforce capabilities with the evolving demands of renewable technologies such as solar, wind, and battery storage systems.

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

• Facilitate direct training for workers, including those impacted by the closure of legacy energy assets, across modern renewable energy technologies.
• Enhance education and technical vocational education and training systems through green and digital curriculum development.
• Build structured and sustained partnerships between energy sector employers, educational institutions, and training providers.
• Design and institutionalize scalable education and training models that are financially and operationally sustainable nationally.

Scope of work

• Conduct baseline and needs assessments, including literature reviews of skills demand and physical assessments of training facilities.
• Map existing stakeholders, develop engagement action plans, and provide ongoing coordination and outreach support.
• Design and develop inclusive training content, curricula, and delivery models covering technical, green, and digital skills.
• Support the launch and operationalization of training programmes, including training of trainers and pilot delivery.
• Implement recruitment, selection, and enrolment models for targeted workers and students.
• Develop monitoring and evaluation frameworks, conduct ex-post impact assessments, and manage ongoing data reporting.
• Execute communication and visibility strategies, including dissemination events and outreach campaigns.

Your role as Renewable Energy and Just Transition Skills Expert

• Provide deep technical expertise on renewable energy systems and just transition dynamics throughout the programme lifecycle.
• Contribute to baseline assessments regarding technical skills shortages and training facility requirements in the energy sector.
• Collaborate on the design of technical training content, teaching materials, and green energy curricula.
• Support the implementation of reskilling activities tailored for workers affected by the closure of legacy energy assets.
• Engage with energy sector employers, industry stakeholders, and training providers to ensure labour market relevance.
• Participate in training of trainers initiatives and capacity building workshops for educational institutions.
• Support monitoring and evaluation activities to verify training outcomes and ensure continuous programme improvement.

Requirements

• Education: Not specified
• Deep technical expertise in renewable energy systems and just transition dynamics
• Languages: English and Romanian fluency preferred

Desirable

• Previous professional experience working on EBRD or international donor-funded projects in Eastern Europe.
• Familiarity with the regional context of Romania's designated just transition counties.
• Experience bridging the gap between industry employers and educational institutions.

An experienced renewable energy professional with a strong background in just transition dynamics, workforce development, and technical training initiatives in the energy sector.

Assignment details

• Location: Romania
• Financed by: EBRD
• Sector: Energy, education
• Estimated duration: 48 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 EBRD-financed project in Romania.
• 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.