Energy Economist - Togo Job Listing at Tetra Tech in Lomé, Maritime Region (Job ID 52576)

Description

Tetra Tech delivers solutions that help clients globally operate, invest, and compete in a rapidly evolving energy landscape. We provide front-end engineering and advisory services to businesses, utilities, governments, investors, and developers. Our capabilities span the energy value chain including utility management, power engineering and network planning, market frameworks and policy reform, on-grid and off-grid electrification, clean fuels deployment, financial due diligence and transaction support.

Tetra Tech is searching for a short-term Energy Economist (individual specialist) for an anticipated project, based in Togo. The proposed engagement would provide targeted technical and advisory support to strengthen sector governance, coordination, and investment planning, and to advance priority programs in infrastructure rehabilitation and expansion, regional grid integration, renewable energy and clean cooking adoption, increased private sector participation, and improved financial and operational performance of utilities; it would also help mobilize the investments needed to meet the government's electrification and renewable generation targets.

The Specialists will provide strategic and analytical expertise and coordinate the economic and financial aspects of the projects under Togo's M300 Compact and play a key role in assessing the economic viability of projects, energy planning, and formulating public policy recommendations based on reliable quantitative and qualitative analyses, in close coordination with the relevant stakeholders within the Government of Togo. The assignment is contingent upon contract award. Togolese Nationals are strongly encouraged to apply. 

The Specialists will:

Economic and financial analysis of the sector:

• In coordination with the other agencies and donors, assess energy demand trends and their economic impacts  
• Analyze the costs and benefits of energy projects under the Compact, and support the development of the short-, medium-, and long-term project
• Identify opportunities for resource optimization and investment efficiency

Energy planning and modeling: 

• Develop economic models for forecasting energy demand and supply  
• Build forward-looking scenarios incorporating different energy mixes and sources of financing
• Provide sensitivity analyses of projects to support strategic decision-making 
• Analyze and advise on tariff reforms, social protection/affordability measures and loss reduction impacts

Policy and regulatory support:

• Prepare economic policy briefs and recommendations for decision-making at the government level
• Contribute to the development of economic incentive mechanisms to support investment in the sector.

• Participate in the assessment of the socio-economic impacts of energy reforms.  

   

Coordination and Communication:

• Prepare technical reports, memos, and recommendations for the donor
• Support the donor in the dissemination of economic analyses to different stakeholders
• Participate in training or skills transfer workshops for sector personnel.  
• Participate in regular calls with the implementing team.   
  
   

Minimum Qualifications Required:

• Master's degree in energy economics, applied economics, public finance, or related disciplines
• Minimum of 8 years' experience in economic and financial analysis of the energy sector
• Proven experience in Economic and financial analysis of energy sector projects, Least-cost planning and long-term energy scenarios, tariff and subsidy reform, cost-of-service analysis, and utility financial modelling
• Experience in assessing and structuring investments involving significant private capital participation (IPPs, PPPs, blended finance)
• Proficiency in economic and energy modeling tools (LEAP, TIMES, PLEXOS, advanced Excel, etc.)
• Ability to produce summary analyses and strategic recommendations
• Strong coordination skills, ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and communicate effectively with decision-makers.
• Familiarity with the Togolese and the wider West African region's energy sector context.  
• Fluency in French (oral and written) is required, and a good working knowledge of English (oral and written) for interaction with development partners and review of documentation.  
   

Please note that this call for specialists is an ongoing expression of interest and not a direct employment opportunity. Interested specialists will be engaged as short-term, specialized needs arise. 

To submit your interest by January 7, 2026, please utilize the “Apply with LinkedIn” option.  

About Tetra Tech:

Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.
 
Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.

We invite applications from all interested parties. 

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