Expert on Jordan’s Digital Governance for Integrated and Smart Power Grids

About the role

The United Nations Economic Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) seeks a consultant to lead the assessment of Jordan’s power‑sector digitalization. The expert will produce an inception report, conduct a national mapping and diagnostic assessment, and deliver actionable recommendations to support integrated, resilient and smart power grids.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct desk research, stakeholder mapping and prepare an inception report and workplan.
• Perform a template‑based national mapping and diagnostic assessment of Jordan’s digital power‑grid landscape.
• Prepare slide decks, speaking notes and feedback notes for regional project meetings (IFESD).
• Coordinate validation with ESCWA and Jordanian institutions, revise deliverables based on feedback, and ensure outputs are evidence‑based and in editable formats.

Required profile

• Master’s degree in energy policy, electrical engineering, power systems, economics, public policy, digital transformation, data governance, cybersecurity or a related field.
• Minimum 7 years of professional experience in electricity‑sector policy, smart‑grid planning, digitalization, data governance or cybersecurity.
• Demonstrated experience working in Jordan’s electricity sector with government, regulator, utility or development partners.
• Fluency in English and Arabic (speaking, reading, writing, understanding).

Required skills

• SCADA systems
• Energy Management Systems (EMS)
• Smart metering technologies
• Data platforms and interoperability
• Cyber‑resilience and cybersecurity measures
• Renewable energy forecasting
• Digital governance frameworks