Project Overview
Project Description
Anzana Electric Group is developing a new distribution utility in Zambia with the national utility, ZESCO, through an established Joint Venture. The collaboration will support new electricity generation, including run-of-river hydropower, and electricity distribution primarily in rural areas, efforts which are critical to unlocking the full potential of the Lobito Corridor to the Zambian economy. Anzana will lead the development of a pilot project in the North-Western Province of Zambia intended to accelerate the first connections in 2026. Anzana and other development partners aim to enable approximately 40,000 new household and business connections and add up to 8 megawatts of new generation over the course of two years, before expanding the scope to encompass the entire Lobito Corridor region.
This project will support the development of this new infrastructure. The exact scope will be refined in collaboration with the fellow, and will focus on some of the following key areas:
- New electrification project:
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- Technical studies and detailed design/mapping related to power planning and distribution line development in a new area.
- Packaging areas into technical projects for engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contracts.
- Evaluating IT/OT systems for the new utility.
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- Alternative projects (depending on skillset):
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- E-cooking pilot scale-ups.
- Assessing productive uses of electricity.
- Public wi-fi initiatives.
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This work will be focused on the Chavuma, Zambezi, and Kabompo Districts in Zambia.
Impact
Anzana Electric Group is a leading developer, investor, and operator of hydropower and grid distribution projects across Africa. With presence in East, Central, and Southern Africa, Anzana delivers reliable, affordable power to communities, businesses, and industries. Its innovative approach to partnerships with government, development funders, and private sector in the region is intended to unlock the potential that electricity infrastructure can bring to economic growth.
Eligibility Criteria
Skills / Experience:
- Required:
- Experience in Electrical Energy or Energy Access, especially with distribution. Alternatively, an Environmental & Social background
- Technical writing and documentation
- Energy systems design and analysis
- Data analysis and statistics
- Desired:
- Familiarity with the Sub-Saharan Africa region
- Experience in relationship building
Discipline:
- Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering or other relevant discipline
Preferred Fellow Local Experience (all projects can be completed remotely):
- Experience the Sub-Saharan Africa region may be beneficial.
Preferred Timezone (when the Fellow should be available for meetings):
- Compatibility with CAT (UTC+2)
