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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:

irqconsultancy@oxfam.org.uk

 

Deadline for submission of offers:

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

 

Our values and commitment to safeguarding

 

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom Oxfam GB engages. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

 

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.

 

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Oxfam GB also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.  In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

 

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

 

About us

 

Oxfam is a global community who believe poverty isn’t inevitable. It’s an injustice that can be overcome. We are shop volunteers, women’s right activists, marathon runners, aid workers, coffee farmers, street fundraisers, goat herders, policy experts, campaigners, water engineers and more. And we won’t stop until everyone can live life without poverty for good.

 

Oxfam GB is a member of international confederation of 21 organisations working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries. 

 

A thriving diverse Oxfam:

 

It’s people power that brings about change. To play our part as a global organisation working to overcome poverty and inequality, we need equality, diversity and inclusion across our community of staff, partners and volunteers. Together, we’re committed to becoming a more diverse workforce, better able to tackle the global challenges that face our world today.

 

To do that:

  • We need to dismantle the unequal power structures that exist everywhere, this including Oxfam and the wider development and charity sectors.
  • We need an inclusive Oxfam where everyone can bring who they are to our work and feels celebrated for the differences they bring.
  • We want and need everyone, and that means we need you.

 

 

 


 
  • Location:
    Iraq - Mosul, Iraq - Tikrit
  • Hours:
    As per the consultancy agreement
  • Salary:
    As per the consultancy agreement
  • Region:
    MENA
  • Job Family:
    Programme
  • Division:
    International
  • Grade:
    Consultancy
  • Job Type:
    Consultancy
  • Closing Date:
    27 June 2024
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