Description

The E-Mobility Specialist supports the effective implementation of the EVOLVE program by contributing to the design and delivery of the programme’s technical assistance (TA) strategy and sequencing. The E-mobility Specialist will also lead market intelligence and MSME diagnostics, develop technical content for the e-mobility incubation and acceleration tracks, deliver TA for the acceleration track including technical and commercial readiness, and co-ordinate the resourcing and technical oversight of key consultants. The Specialist will also support donor engagement and reporting, risk management, market engagement particularly with private sector actors and financiers in the e-mobility ecosystem, and contribute towards programme learning and development of case studies.  

Essential Responsibilities 

TECHNICAL DELIVERY 

• Lead MSME pipeline development for incubation and acceleration tracks using multiple channels to ensure diversity in enterprises supported. 

• Lead MSME selection, screening, diagnostics, due diligence, and KPI and milestone establishment. 

• Support the Programme Manager in cohort structuring and management for the incubation track. This includes but is not limited to structuring learning modules, peer learning and knowledge exchanges, and planning boot camp technical support. 

• Lead tailored TA for MSMEs in the acceleration track, ensuring traction into commercial and investment readiness. 

• Lead technical resourcing of expert consultants to provide specialised TA as needed by MSMEs in both tracks. This also included providing technical oversight and quality checking their outputs. 

• Lead progress assessment of MSMEs against set KPIs and milestones. 

• Support the design and delivery of market exposure activities for MSMEs supported in the programme. This includes match-making events, roundtables, industry networking forums, trade shows, etc. 

• Support the Programme Manager and NMB Foundation in the design of the MSME subsidy fund by providing technical and commercial inputs as per MSME’s profiles and needs. 

• As needed, support in verifying eligibility of MSMEs to access the subsidy fund. 

• Actively monitor the performance of the MSME subsidy fund recipients and recommend action plans for continued scale or course correction in case of defaults. 

• Develop guides, toolkits, and templates to help e-mobility enterprises in their growth journey. 

• Contribute towards documenting programme lessons learned, business cases, and policy insights to inform future interventions in the sector. 

TEAM COLLABORATION 

• Contribute to a collaborative and respectful work environment where team members work together to achieve high-quality results. 

• Demonstrate accountability by delivering assigned responsibilities on time, communicating proactively on progress and challenges, and responding constructively to feedback. 

• Work closely with colleagues, partners, and stakeholders to support effective implementation and coordination of program activities. 

• Provide technical guidance, knowledge sharing, and peer support to colleagues and implementing partners, as appropriate, to strengthen program quality and delivery.   BUDGET MANAGEMENT     
  • Provide budget inputs for activities related to the incubation and acceleration activities, including market scoping, MSME diagnostics, incubation and acceleration workshops and sessions, travel, consultant resourcing, etc. 
  • Work closely with the Country Finance team to make realistic cash projections for incubation and acceleration activities.  
  • Provide inputs into any financial reports and budget revisions as required. 
       MONITORING, EVALUATION AND LEARNING    
  • Conduct ongoing analysis of the markets and market systems affected by interventions, including documenting and analysing observations and results, and drawing relevant conclusions to inform future intervention strategies.  
  • Conduct regular monitoring visits to programme participants to assess the adoption and effective utilization of the support provided 
  • Tack progress against expected results, identify implementation challenges, and generate evidence to inform adaptive programme management and continuous improvement. 
  • Advise the Programme Manager and M&E team on effective approaches to MSME support that can enhance programmatic outcomes.  
  • Monitoring progress of assigned intervention(s) and delivery against the results chain(s), including updates to the intervention management model. 
  • Prepare regular updates on the status of the e-mobility incubation and acceleration interventions, including a) verbal updates at weekly meetings, b) progress checks against the results chain and response guides updated monthly, and c) quarterly written progress reports. 
  • Capture learning from interventions and feed these into wider learning agendas for the programme, and country. 
  • Ensure appropriate attention to programme learning and integration of lessons learned. 
  • Support in data collection, analysis and the use of data for learning. 

Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

Dedicated

: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Leader

: Inspires teammates to follow them

Team Player

: Works well as a member of a group

Motivations

Preferred

Goal Completion

: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

Flexibility

: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Experience

Required

Minimum 5 years of experience in EV regulations, EV charging infrastructure, mobility technical standards, or a combination of these

Minimum of 4-5 years of progressive experience in Energy Sector

• Lead market intelligence and MSME diagnostics.
• Develop technical content for the e-mobility incubation and acceleration tracks.
• Deliver technical assistance for the acceleration track, including support for technical and commercial readiness.
• Coordinate the resourcing and technical oversight of key consultants.
• Support donor engagement and reporting.
• Contribute to risk management.
• Engage with the market, particularly private-sector actors and financiers within the e-mobility ecosystem.
• Contribute to programme learning and the development of case studies.
• Actively integrate safeguarding principles into all aspects of programme delivery, ensuring that the dignity, safety and well-being of participants and staff are prioritized.

• Excellent technical writing and stakeholder-engagement skills.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to conduct business, financial and systems analyses.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing multidisciplinary teams and coordinating diverse stakeholders.
• Strong systems-thinking skills.
• Ability to navigate complex and dynamic environments with a high degree of adaptability.
• Skilled in building and managing partnerships, particularly with private-sector actors.
• Results-oriented mindset focused on achieving sustainable employment outcomes for young people.

• A master’s degree or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy Engineering, Power Systems Engineering or a related field.
• At least four to five years of progressive experience in the energy sector.
• At least five years of experience in electric vehicle regulations, electric vehicle charging infrastructure, mobility technical standards or a combination of these areas.
• Demonstrated experience supporting MSMEs to develop commercially viable business models within the energy or e-mobility sector, including market-entry strategies and revenue optimization.
• Proven ability to support enterprises with investment readiness, including developing financial models and investor materials and engaging lenders or investors to mobilize capital.
• Experience linking technical solutions to bankable business cases, including structuring capital expenditure requirements, unit economics and scalable growth pathways for clean-energy or mobility ventures.
• Experience directly building partnerships with the private sector to increase employment opportunities.
• Experience working within the private sector will be an added advantage.