The management of NIA is made up of two Directors who are long-term serving professionals in the field of renewable energy, environment and climate change in Tanzania and the Region. Both directors have cumulatively practiced for more than 30 years in the energy industry of Tanzania, sub-Saharan Africa and globally. Having extensively worked and engaged with the Government (central and local), at the EAC Region, development partners, international organizations, NGOs, and the Private sector both at national and grassroots levels, the incumbent observed and noticed a gap for local players in the energy consulting industry resulting into most energy solutions being foreign flavoured and tailored unnecessarily, in this case, the directors bring regional and global experience to a tailored locally sustainable energy solutions.

Eng. Emmanuel G Michael

Electrical Engineer, renewable energy and clean energy access expert with twenty years of experience in sub-Saharan Africa region and global space – worked on various aspects including technical design, policy, programming, project innovative financing and implementation for clean and sustainable energy, including cooking energy.  Experiences working for and with international organizations (NORCAP/NRC, Norway; UNEP-Risoe Center, Denmark; etc.), including the United Nations (UNIDO, UNHCR, UN-HABITAT) and the multilateral development banks (AfDB HQ). Emmanuel holds a Masters of Sciencein Environmental & Energy Management (University of Twente, The Netherlands) and a Bachelor of Science (with honors) in Electrical Engineering (University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania). He is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Global Energy Policy. Emmanuel is a long-practicing and registered Professional Engineer with Tanzania’s Engineers Registration Board (ERB).

Eng. Finias B. Magessa

Finias Magessa is an experienced professional and skilled renewable and rural energy expert. He has a Master’s in Renewable Energy from Oldenburg University, Germany, and a BSc in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Dar es Salaam. For more than 25 years, has engaged in the development and management of renewable energy projects/businesses/markets/activities/ policy advocacy, clean cooking inclusive. Has worked for the World Bank Tanzania as a short-term consultant, GIZ, SNV, UNDP, TAREA, TaTEDO, and as a Founder and Co-Director of Nishati Associates Limited. He is currently the Chairman of the Tanzania Association of Clean Cooking Stakeholders (TACCS).