Research and Analytical Expert at Ethiopian Solar Energy Development Association (ESEDA)

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• Design and lead ESEDA’s annual research agenda, aligned with the Association’s advocacy priorities and strategic direction set by the General Manager and Board. • Monitor national energy policy, regulatory developments, tax and incentive frameworks, and international commitments relevant to Ethiopia’s renewable energy sector. • Translate policy and market developments into clear, evidence-based advocacy positions, briefs, and formal submissions to government agencies and regulators. • Lead the production of ESEDA’s flagship knowledge products, including an annual state-of-the-sector report, periodic market updates, and thematic studies. • Build and maintain a sector database and repository of market data, case studies, and member intelligence that reinforces ESEDA’s credibility as the national authority on renewable energy. • Design and oversee member surveys and sector assessments to track investment flows, enterprise performance, employment, and market barriers across the industry. • Represent ESEDA’s research function at industry events, policy forums, and stakeholder convenings, presenting findings to government, financiers, and development partners. • Collaborate with development partners, academic institutions, and government agencies to validate findings, access data, and build joint research initiatives. • Support the General Manager and Board in preparing briefing materials, talking points, and testimony for high-level policy engagements. • Supervise and mentor junior research staff, and quality-assure all research outputs prior to publication. • Track and report on the research function’s outputs, engagement outcomes, and influence on policy or investment decisions.