Digitisation and Decarbonisation of Power Distribution Networks in Pakistan Powering Pakistan's Just Transition (DEDI)
Pakistan’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) 3.0 commits the country to unconditionally reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 17 percent, compared to 2015 levels. In the energy sector, this requires increasing the share of on-grid renewable energy from around 30 percent today (including hydropower) to 60 percent by 2030. Achieving this transition places significant demands on the national power system.
The DEDI project supports Pakistan in advancing its energy transition by strengthening the foundations needed for a low-carbon, climate-resilient power sector. It works with key public institutions and power sector operators to improve planning processes, enhance technical capabilities and introduce innovative digital solutions that reduce losses and emissions, and support grid stability. By combining strategic guidance with practical measures, the project contributes to creating an enabling environment for a sustainable and future-oriented energy transition.
Key Responsibilities
Ensuring the implementation of inclusive policies and procedures in the assigned area of responsibility to avoid systematic biases or discrimination
Actively engage in on-going self-reflection and continues to advance their knowledge and skills related to diversity, equity and inclusion
Help the AV (commission manager) and the project team in implementation of project activities
Support stakeholder coordination on federal and provincial level, including public and private sectors. Specifically, the political Partner (Ministry of Energy (Power Division)) and selected Key Stakeholder of the project (NEPA, PPMC etc.). Establish partnerships with the government, development partners and private sector to ensure ownership.
Review and validate technical designs, deliverables for compliance with project requirements.
Conduct and support studies (done by consultants) in the power sector, including BESS System Design and Integration or Regulatory.
Provide comprehensive input to the projects and cluster annual progress reports
Support the business development activities of the organization and implementation of workshops, seminars and other events on issues connected with the project’s area of activity
Draft ToR for international tenders, conduct technical evaluation of the technical bids, and support the successful selection of suitable external experts (Consultants)
The advisor will coordinate and steer the external consultants under these assignments. The advisor is expected to also guide them from a technical perspective and integrating local ground realities into the solutions and interventions.
Provide technical inputs regarding energy management systems, grid digitalization and modernization and decarbonization of power distribution networks and especially Battery Energy Storage Systems on grid.
Support cross-cutting topics related to the project’s activities including communication, monitoring and evaluation and gender-inclusiveness
Requirements
Master’s degree in Energy Systems, Power/Electrical Engineering, BESS or related field
At least 5 years of experience related to the power sector is preferable
