Sustainable Energy Consultant

Anera Background:

Since 1968, Anera has helped refugees and others hurt by conflicts in Palestine, Lebanon and Jordan live with purpose and hope.

Anera, which has no political or religious affiliation, works on the ground with partners in Palestine (West Bank and Gaza), Lebanon and Jordan. We mobilize resources for immediate emergency relief and for sustainable, long-term health, education, and economic development. Our staff serve in their communities, navigating the politics that constrict progress to get help where it’s needed most.

That’s how Anera received more than $219 million in support of programs in 2024 alone, and it’s how we will keep building better lives until hope finds its way in the Middle East.

Objective of the Service 

The objective of this consultancy is to provide technical expertise and oversight for the design, assessment, and implementation of renewable energy interventions across key sectors in Lebanon. The Sustainable Energy Consultant will support Anera in ensuring that energy solutions are technically sound, cost-effective, compliant with applicable standards, and aligned with programmatic objectives to reduce energy costs and improve service continuity for targeted institutions and communities. 

Scope of Service

The consultant will be responsible for providing end-to-end technical support for renewable energy interventions, including but not limited to:

• Conducting feasibility studies and energy assessments for solar, wind, or hybrid renewable energy systems
• Designing and optimizing sustainable energy systems tailored to sector-specific needs (health, water, agriculture, community and industrial electricity consumption)
• Overseeing and technically validating installation and commissioning processes
• Ensuring compliance with local regulations, international standards, safety requirements, and best practices
• Providing technical guidance, capacity building, and knowledge transfer to stakeholders, partners, and beneficiaries

The scope covers technical advisory and oversight functions and does not include direct procurement or construction activities. 

Key Deliverables 

The consultant is expected to deliver the following outputs, as applicable to each assignment:

1- Feasibility & Assessment Deliverables

• Feasibility Study Reports
• Energy Assessment Reports
• Site Evaluation Reports
• Cost-Benefit and Financial Analysis (ROI, payback period, lifecycle costs)
• Risk Assessment and mitigation plans

2- Design & Optimization Deliverables

• Detailed system design documentation (schematics, layouts, specifications)
• Energy modeling and performance simulation reports
• Equipment and component specifications
• Integration plans with existing infrastructure or grid systems

3- Installation & Commissioning Deliverables

• Installation and implementation plans
• Commissioning and performance validation reports
• As-built drawings
• Handover and operation & maintenance documentation

4- Compliance & Quality Deliverables

• Compliance and standards verification reports
• Safety audit reports
• Environmental impact documentation (as applicable)

5- Capacity Building & Knowledge Transfer

• Training materials and manuals
• Conducted workshops and training sessions
• Technical support and troubleshooting documentation
• Post-training evaluation reports

 Timeframe and Reporting

• The consultancy duration and level of effort will be defined in the contract.
• The consultant will report directly to the Economic Development – Program Manager.
• All technical reports and deliverables will be submitted according to agreed timelines and reviewed by Anera prior to acceptance. 

Qualifications and Competencies

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Renewable Energy, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in renewable energy system design, installation, and technical oversight
• Strong technical expertise in solar PV systems and energy modeling tools (e.g., PVsyst, Helioscope)
• Proven experience in feasibility studies, system optimization, and commissioning
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and reporting skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder coordination skills
• Relevant professional certifications are considered an asset

Equal Employment Opportunity

Anera strives to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, creed, political or national views or background, ethnicity, religion, age, handicap, sex, or any other factor unrelated to ability to perform the required work. Anera does give strong preference in employing Lebanese, Palestinian, or other resident Arab nationals (other than for the country director position and internships). In all cases, recruitment decisions are first and foremost based on merit and qualifications. Anera holds local project institutions to the same standards.

Code of Conduct

Anera is committed to conducting its operations with the highest standards of honesty, integrity, and professionalism across all contexts in which we work. We strive to deliver high-quality services and maintain a reputation built on fairness, respect, responsibility, and sound judgment. All employees, managers, officers, and representatives are expected to uphold these standards at all times and act per their duty of loyalty to Anera. No individual may misrepresent the organization or speak on its behalf without proper authorization. Confidential and sensitive information—including financial data, strategic plans, or information related to partners and beneficiaries—must be handled with the utmost discretion and only shared on a need-to-know basis, in line with Anera’s confidentiality and privacy policies. Any violation of the Code of Conduct may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination. The level of disciplinary response may take into account whether the violation was self-reported and whether the individual cooperated in the investigation process.

Our Values:

We are inspired: We are committed to energize, engage, and motivate others to forge the best outcomes for the diverse communities we serve.

We are people-centric: We are respectful and empathetic. We believe that each person, no matter their circumstances, embodies promise and has the power to shape the lives of their community and world.

We are collaborative: Teamwork and collaborative action are at the heart of how we do our work and deliver results.

We are versatile: In a region burdened by obstacles, we make the right connections to find a way and bring can-do, innovative approaches to everything we do.

We are impactful: We make a lasting difference in the lives of those we serve by delivering impactful solutions at the local community level.

We are accountable: Our words, actions and results stay true to our mission and values.