Senior Energy Economist / Demand Forecasting Specialist – Angola

Aninver Development Partners SL (www.aninver.com) is looking for a Senior Energy Economist / Demand Forecasting Specialist for a engineering, governance, finance consultancy assignment financed by UNDP in Angola.

Aninver Development Partners is seeking an expert Senior Energy Economist / Demand Forecasting Specialist for a prospective consultancy assignment in the energy and governance sector in Angola. Supported by UNDP and aligned with climate finance initiatives, the overarching project focuses on sustainable electrification and infrastructure planning across key regional provinces to foster economic development, expand energy access, and improve investment readiness.

The selected expert will play a critical role in conducting comprehensive economic evaluations and demand analyses to help shape the strategic electrification framework. Working closely with national utilities, ministries, and international stakeholders, the specialist will design robust forecasting models that integrate household access, productive uses, and industrial demand over a long-term planning horizon to support sustainable power sector investments.

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

• Establish a baseline electricity demand and access assessment covering target provinces.
• Develop a robust household access demand forecast covering a minimum 20-year planning horizon.
• Incorporate productive-use demand and economic growth assessments into corridor-driven development scenarios.
• Evaluate the economic feasibility and financial sustainability of alternative energy investments.
• Contribute to the broader feasibility study phase by providing rigorous economic insights and strategic recommendations.

Scope of work

• Conduct desktop reviews, stakeholder engagements, and targeted fieldwork to gather necessary economic and demand data.
• Establish baseline electricity consumption patterns and growth drivers across target provinces.
• Develop detailed electricity demand forecasts incorporating demographic trends, urbanization, and economic expansion.
• Analyze productive-use demand, including industrial, commercial, and mining energy requirements.
• Formulate multiple corridor development scenarios reflecting different economic growth trajectories.
• Feed economic and demand findings into technical, financial, and institutional workstreams.
• Assist in synthesizing data for the final phase reports and investment prioritization frameworks.

Your role as Senior Energy Economist / Demand Forecasting Specialist

• Lead the design and execution of energy demand forecasting models for the assignment.
• Assess baseline energy consumption, suppressed demand, and future load growth projections.
• Integrate productive-use and industrial demand projections into the overarching corridor development plan.
• Collaborate with financial and technical experts to evaluate the economic viability of alternative infrastructure configurations.
• Contribute economic insights to institutional capacity and utility performance assessments.
• Draft comprehensive workstream reports detailing demand forecasting methodologies, assumptions, and findings.
• Participate in stakeholder consultations and present analytical results to key public and international partners.

Requirements

• Education: MSc in Economics, Energy Policy, or related field
• 8+ years in energy demand forecasting and economic analysis of energy investments

Desirable

• Prior working experience in Sub-Saharan Africa, particularly in Lusophone countries or similar regional contexts.
• Familiarity with UNDP or international donor-funded technical assistance projects.
• Experience integrating gender and climate resilience considerations into economic analyses.

An experienced Senior Energy Economist with a strong background in long-term demand modeling and economic appraisal for energy infrastructure projects in developing economies.

Assignment details

• Location: Angola
• Financed by: UNDP
• Sector: Engineering, governance, finance
• Estimated duration: 6 months
• Expected input: 45 person-days
• 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 Angola.
• 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.