Call for Talent-Experts - Climate Policy Support Programme (Morocco)
Overview
The Climate, Resilience and Sustainability team at Oxford Policy Management is seeking specialist experts on a fixed-term basis, to join an ongoing bid for an upcoming project focused on a climate change wide sectoral reform programme focused on energy transition and water resource management, in Morocco.
The position would be located remotely.
We are an international development consultancy working to improve lives through sustainable policy change in low- and middle-income countries. Our vision is for fair public policy that benefits both people and the planet.
Through our global network of offices, we work in partnership with national stakeholders and decision makers to research, design, implement, and evaluate impactful public policy. We draw on our local and international sector experts to provide the very best evidence-based support. We deliver projects with expert knowledge and experience and can be relied upon for excellence in all aspects of project delivery. We work collaboratively, with ambition, to help deliver impactful public policy that will bring about lasting change.
Position Summary
We are seeking experts in the following areas:
Energy systems & modelling: Understanding of energy generation, distribution, storage technologies, and market mechanisms. Familiarity with modelling tools like PLEXOS or equivalents.
Hydro-environment & geoscience: Expertise in hydrology, hydrogeology, geophysics, isotope analysis, and hydrogeological modelling.
Simulation & analytics: Ability to perform hydraulic simulations, climate impact modelling, and energy system optimisation.
Software & technical tools: Proficiency in relevant software (e.g., Python, MATLAB, GIS tools, advanced computer graphics/visualisation software).
Renewables & storage technologies: Knowledge of battery storage, pumped storage, power-to-gas, and renewable integration.
Electric mobility & grid services: Understanding of electric vehicle infrastructure, grid balancing, flexibility, and capacity markets.
Qualifications
Key Qualifications / Experience / Skills / Behaviours
Our Offer
Whether you join us in a corporate position, as a project delivery colleague, or as an independent contractor driving programme management - at OPM you will find a company that places equal value on excellence and integrity. As a leading international development consulting firm, we strive to enable and empower everyone who works with us to do their best work in an environment that welcomes ambition, creativity and passion for positive change.
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion
We strongly believe in a fairer distribution of power between all stakeholders, and we commit to reflecting this in our organisational structures and in the design and delivery of our projects. We proactively work to evolve ourselves and our stakeholders to shape inclusive and fair programming, implementation, and policies. Our recruitment and procurement processes reflect our ambition to make the international development sector more diverse and inclusive.
Application
If you share our vision for fair public policy that benefits both people and planet, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application through our careers’ site by the closing date . We review and interview applicants on a rolling basis and encourage you to apply by way of CV via our careers site at the earliest.
The Climate, Resilience and Sustainability team at Oxford Policy Management is seeking specialist experts on a fixed-term basis, to join an ongoing bid for an upcoming project focused on a climate change wide sectoral reform programme focused on energy transition and water resource management, in Morocco.
The position would be located remotely.
We are an international development consultancy working to improve lives through sustainable policy change in low- and middle-income countries. Our vision is for fair public policy that benefits both people and the planet.
Through our global network of offices, we work in partnership with national stakeholders and decision makers to research, design, implement, and evaluate impactful public policy. We draw on our local and international sector experts to provide the very best evidence-based support. We deliver projects with expert knowledge and experience and can be relied upon for excellence in all aspects of project delivery. We work collaboratively, with ambition, to help deliver impactful public policy that will bring about lasting change.
Position Summary
We are seeking experts in the following areas:
- Hydraulic simulations and climate change
- Energy systems engineering
- Storage technologies (batteries, pumped storage, etc.)
- Power-to-gas solutions
- Capacity and flexibility markets
- Electricity grid balancing services
- Energy modelling (PLEXOS or equivalent)
- Energy sector experts with experience in electric mobility
- Geophysics
- Hydrogeology
- Hydrological isotope analysis
- Hydrogeological modelling
- Computer graphics and data visualisation
Energy systems & modelling: Understanding of energy generation, distribution, storage technologies, and market mechanisms. Familiarity with modelling tools like PLEXOS or equivalents.
Hydro-environment & geoscience: Expertise in hydrology, hydrogeology, geophysics, isotope analysis, and hydrogeological modelling.
Simulation & analytics: Ability to perform hydraulic simulations, climate impact modelling, and energy system optimisation.
Software & technical tools: Proficiency in relevant software (e.g., Python, MATLAB, GIS tools, advanced computer graphics/visualisation software).
Renewables & storage technologies: Knowledge of battery storage, pumped storage, power-to-gas, and renewable integration.
Electric mobility & grid services: Understanding of electric vehicle infrastructure, grid balancing, flexibility, and capacity markets.
Qualifications
Key Qualifications / Experience / Skills / Behaviours
- Educational Background:
- Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in Engineering, Energy Systems, Environmental Science, Hydrogeology, Geophysics, Hydrology, or related fields.
- Strong academic foundation in mathematical modelling, climate science, or renewable energy systems.
- Proven experience in energy systems modelling, hydraulic simulations, or hydro-environmental analysis.
- Demonstrated track record of designing, implementing, or evaluating energy or environmental projects, preferably in multidisciplinary or international contexts.
- Hands-on experience with energy storage technologies, power-to-gas solutions, or electric mobility systems is highly desirable.
- Experience in grid balancing, capacity/flexibility markets, or energy policy advisory is advantageous.
- Proficiency in modelling and simulation tools such as PLEXOS, MATLAB, Python, GIS, or equivalent.
- Strong data analysis, visualisation, and computer graphics skills for communicating complex results.
- Ability to integrate technical, environmental, and policy considerations into actionable recommendations.
Our Offer
Whether you join us in a corporate position, as a project delivery colleague, or as an independent contractor driving programme management - at OPM you will find a company that places equal value on excellence and integrity. As a leading international development consulting firm, we strive to enable and empower everyone who works with us to do their best work in an environment that welcomes ambition, creativity and passion for positive change.
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion
We strongly believe in a fairer distribution of power between all stakeholders, and we commit to reflecting this in our organisational structures and in the design and delivery of our projects. We proactively work to evolve ourselves and our stakeholders to shape inclusive and fair programming, implementation, and policies. Our recruitment and procurement processes reflect our ambition to make the international development sector more diverse and inclusive.
Application
If you share our vision for fair public policy that benefits both people and planet, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application through our careers’ site by the closing date . We review and interview applicants on a rolling basis and encourage you to apply by way of CV via our careers site at the earliest.