Bioenergy Consultant

About the role

The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) is seeking a Bioenergy Consultant to support the implementation of its "Catalyzing Green Growth: A Multi‑Sector Strategy for Significant Methane Emissions Abatement" project in Senegal. The consultant will work from the GGGI office in Dakar for a six‑month period, delivering high‑quality research and analysis to advance methane reduction initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct desk research and compile data on methane and organic waste valorisation opportunities.
• Plan and facilitate meetings, field trips, workshops and other stakeholder engagements.
• Oversee the firm conducting pre‑feasibility studies, including monitoring progress, reviewing reports and providing feedback.
• Identify challenges, lessons learned and best practices to inform project design.
• Develop a long‑list of suitable projects and support the preparation of pre‑feasibility studies for shortlisted candidates.

Required profile

• Relevant academic background in environmental science, bioenergy, engineering or a related field.
• Experience in project‑based consultancy, preferably in methane reduction, waste valorisation or green‑growth initiatives.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills with the ability to synthesize complex information.
• Fluency in English; French proficiency is an advantage.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to contribute to a high‑impact climate finance project in Senegal.
• Collaboration with international experts from GGGI and the Global Methane Hub.
• Professional development in the emerging field of methane mitigation and carbon credit aggregation.