Renewable Energy & Clean Cooking Expert - Madagascar

Allied Talent Partners (ATP), a Three Cairns Group initiative, is a mission-driven, not-for-profit talent marketplace focused on solving the human capital bottlenecks slowing down sustainable development efforts in emerging economies, with an initial focus on Africa.  ATP connects vetted, experienced, context-relevant professionals to high-impact opportunities in energy access and sustainable development – strengthening local capacity and fuelling economic vitality. We specialize in fixed-term, deliverable-driven engagements – from interim leadership and generalist projects to niche technical expertise – handling project scoping, talent vetting and matching, contracting, payroll, and compliance so that our clients can focus on impact.

High-Level Overview 

This project supports the operational implementation of a national energy transition initiative aligned with the Mission 300 program, delivered through the government ministry responsible for energy and hydrocarbons. The initiative aims to significantly expand electricity access and accelerate the adoption of clean and improved cooking solutions, contributing to national targets of 80% electricity access and 50% clean cooking access by 2030. 

To strengthen delivery, dedicated Compact Delivery and Monitoring Units (CDMUs) are being established across government institutions. The CDMU within the energy ministry is responsible for the day-to-day implementation of the National Energy Compact, including project development, reform execution, stakeholder coordination, and monitoring of electrification and clean cooking deployment. 

Within this framework, the client is seeking a Renewable Energy and Clean Cooking Expert who will also serve as Coordinator of the CDMU-MEH. The role combines sectoral technical leadership with program coordination responsibilities, guiding the electrification and clean cooking components of the National Energy Compact while ensuring integrated delivery across the CDMU workstreams. 

The Expert will lead the CDMU-MEH consultant team and coordinate implementation across ministries, regulators, utilities, development partners, and private operators. The position plays a central role in ensuring that the National Energy Compact progresses in line with national objectives, operational realities, and international partner expectations.