Energy Efficiency Expert in Buildings

About the Position

Energy Efficiency Expert in Buildings

The Energy Efficiency Expert in Buildings will provide technical expertise for the planning, design, and implementation of energy efficiency interventions in public buildings. The position will support technical studies, energy audits, engineering design, procurement documentation, and works supervision, contributing to the successful delivery of the programme.

The assignment supports a donor-funded programme in Côte d'Ivoire aimed at improving energy efficiency and promoting sustainable infrastructure. The programme combines technical assistance, engineering support, procurement, works supervision, and project management for energy efficiency interventions in public infrastructure, while strengthening institutional capacity and contributing to the country's climate and sustainable development objectives.

Responsibilities

The role will involve:

Technical skills:

• Conducting energy audits of existing buildings and analyzing energy usage.
• Assessing air conditioning, ventilation, lighting, domestic hot water, and other systems.
• Developing an energy baseline and defining performance indicators.
• Identifying, costing, and prioritizing energy-saving measures.
• Performing technical and economic analysis of proposed solutions and assisting with the preparation of technical specifications.
• Proficiency in office software and, preferably, energy calculation or simulation software.
• Supporting the preparation of technical dossiers.

Additionally the candidate will be responsible for:

• Formulating technical specifications relating to the selected energy measures.
• Contributing to the drafting of Terms of Reference (ToRs), tender documents, CAD drawings, or other necessary technical documents.
• Supporting the definition of performance to be monitored during and after the works.

Requirements

• Minimum five-year post-secondary qualification in energy, building thermal engineering, HVAC engineering, electromechanics, electrical engineering, building engineering, or an equivalent field.
• Additional training or certification in energy efficiency, energy audits, or building energy performance is desirable.

General experience:

• At least 8 years’ general experience in the field of energy, building services, or technical equipment.

We Offer

• Opportunity to work on a donor-funded programme aimed at improving energy efficiency and promoting sustainable infrastructure in Côte d'Ivoire.
• Contribution to strengthening institutional capacity and achieving climate and sustainable development objectives.

About the Company

The project combines technical assistance, engineering support, procurement, works supervision, and project management for energy efficiency interventions in public infrastructure.

Application Details

Languages:

• French

Application deadline:

• Thu, 9 Jul 2026 - 12:00

Duration:

• The planned start date for the assignment is September 2026 and the expected duration of the assignment is 48 months.

Location:

• Côte d'Ivoire

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