Malick SECK, Technical Coordinator

Malick SECK

Technical Coordinator

USAID SURE 2 Senegal

Location
Senegal
Education
Diploma, solar and systems PV technologies
Experience
18 years, 11 Months

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Total years of experience :18 years, 11 Months

Technical Coordinator at USAID SURE 2 Senegal
  • Senegal - Dakar
  • My current job since May 2022

A 3-year USAID-funded program to provide grants and technical assistance to eligible companies in the renewable energy sector to support effective private sector delivery to scale up renewable energy solutions that contributes to Government of Senegal targets to increase access of underserved areas to clean, reliable and affordable energy.
Support SURE Senegal- a 4 million USD project, to design and implement grant windows and technical assistance to upscale the PUE solutions in the off-grid areas. The grant windows are intended to: i) implement a Result-Based Financing (RBF) model for scalable business models to deploy solar pumping solutions among small-scale farmers located in remote areas and; ii) promote the use of renewable energy technologies in the processing and storage of agricultural products in the off-grid areas in Senegal, targeting women and youth.

Country Manager at Tetra Tech International Development
  • Senegal - Dakar
  • My current job since January 2020

Africa Clean Energy Technical Assistance Facility (ACE TAF), Dakar Senegal, Tetra Tech Intl Dev. www.ace-taf.org
A 4-year donor programme funded by UK-FCDO to implement the Compact Energy Africa to support governments and private across 14 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa to address the barriers that impede the energy transition of vulnerable communities to clean and affordable energy.
Developed a strategy and activity plan for interventions to support government’s strategies and private sector to develop off-grid energy in Senegal, including high quality Terms of References (ToR) to ensure effective, timely and high-quality delivery of interventions and deliverables in Senegal. Also, liaised key the FCDO local office with key stakeholders, including Ministry of Energy, other government authorities, local off-grid industry association, ACE TAF partners, and donors/implementing agencies. In collaboration with key stakeholders, led the development for the Government of Senegal and private sector the following deliverables:
- Importation and Value-Added Tax Exemption Guide for Off-Grid Solar Products and Systems in Senegal
- Gender and Social Inclusion (GESI) Strategy to Support the Government of Senegal National Action Plan for Gender Integration in Energy Access (PANGE)
- Roadmap for the Adoption and Enforcement Process of Quality Standards of Stand-Alone Systems in Senegal for The National Electrotechnical Committee (CEN-Sen)

Consultant, Manufacturing Africa Program at Manufacturing Africa Program
  • Senegal - Dakar
  • October 2021 to March 2022

Support the Team of Short-term Technical Assistance provided by the Manufacturing Africa program that aims to address key barriers that impede the development of the C&I solar, make recommendations to be captured in the upcoming implementing laws of the new legislation in the electricity sector, and propose appropriate financing mechanisms for the upscale of C&I solar in Senegal.

Manager Operations at Vfs Global
  • Senegal
  • March 2017 to September 2017

One of world's largest visa outsourcing and technology services specialist for governments and diplomatic missions worldwide. The company manages the administrative and non-judgmental tasks related to visa, passport and consular services for its client governments. This enables them to focus entirely on the critical task of assessment.

Managed 200 up to 500 Visa Applicants daily during peak season for the Visa Application Unit with overall responsibility of the unit's efficiency & productivity whilst ensuring compliance to all processes as per Service Level Agreements, directed responsibility for the unit’s profitability and achieved targets set by the Visa Application Centre ( VAC ) / Zone / Region.

General Manager at Touba Solar Rama
  • Senegal
  • October 2007 to March 2017

https://toubasolarrama.sn/
A leading solar company that offers innovative integrated solutions for residential and commercial customers in urban, peri-urban and rural areas.

Developed more than 50 rooftop solar projects for residential and commercial customers, including solar pv and solar thermal solutions in urban and peri-urban areas. Developed projects that gave access to clean energy to more than 500 rural households through Stand-Alone Solar (SAS) systems. Monitored the deployment of 200 Pay-As-You-Go SHS to give access to 800 low-income consumers in Senegal and the region to clean and affordable energy located in remote areas. Monitored a training programme of 25 local technicians to install and maintain SHS. Established long-term partnerships with local institutions and SMEs to develop PUE systems to promote youth employment and women empowerment.

Managing Director at Africa Recycling Services
  • Senegal
  • April 2015 to October 2016

Managed over 30 tons e-waste yearly from government agencies and departments, international organizations, private sector and households, including cell phones and all electronic and electric devices, by providing e-waste services and consultancy services to both public and private sector.

English - German Teacher at Ministry of Education
  • Gabon
  • January 2000 to June 2004

Taught English and German languages at secondary schools by initiating young learners to notions of multiculturalism, tolerance and protection of environment, among others.

Education

Diploma, solar and systems PV technologies
  • at Elektrotechnologie Zentrum
  • March 2005

Design and installation of Solar Systems . Project development. Energy Policy .Energy Saving .Marketing .Project Management

Master's degree, MA in English
  • at Cheikh A.Diop University
  • January 1999

British and American Civilization and Literature

Specialties & Skills

Renewable Energy
Business Development
International Sales
Product Development
Word Of Mouth Marketing
Marketing, International Sales, Product/Business Development
Outsourcing and technology services
e-waste management

Languages

German
Expert
English
Expert
French
Expert

Memberships

International Solar Energy Society
  • regular member
  • August 2004

Training and Certifications

solar technologies (Training)
Training Institute:
Elektrotechologie Zentrum, Stuttgart
Date Attended:
February 2005

Hobbies

  • Jogging, reading and shopping