Energy Advisor

Job Description

Title: Energy Advisor

Company Name: Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH

Vacancy: 01

Job Location: Dhaka

Employment Status: Contractual

Educational Requirements:
∎ Bachelor's in engineering/economics/public administration/relevant discipline with Master's in renewable energy/ business administration/ public policy from reputed institutions.

Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 5 year(s)

Job Context:
∎ For the team of our "Policy Advisory for Promoting Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (PAP)", we seek applications from suitable candidates for the position of "Energy Advisor".
∎ Job Location: Dhaka with occasional field visit
∎ Contract Duration till: November 2024
∎ Band: 4T

Job Responsibilities:
∎ The position holder is responsible for the following:
∎ Managing an area of responsibility that forms part of the programme objectives, team agreements and/or agreements with the superior
∎ Assisting project/programme initiatives to provide professional advisory services to and cooperate with a broad range of target groups
∎ Advise supervisor on all task when implementing GIZ rules and regulation
∎ Advise supervisor in the field of project's planning, steering and monitoring
∎ Independently implement goals and requirements set by the line manager
∎ Make decisions which have a short-term effect within a limited project area/ unit
∎ Assist supervisor to identify day to day problems and suggest appropriate solutions
∎ Specific Job Responsibilities:
∎ In relation to the EEGIRE II and PAP projects, the position holder fulfils the following tasks:
∎ Planning, design and implementation of the EEGIRE II and PAP interventions in consultation with the supervisor and the partner.
∎ Maintaining liaison with partner ministries and the implementing agencies, including carrying out of day-to-day communications and businesses at the guidance of the supervisor.
∎ Support capacity development measures for the implementing partners to improve energy efficiency and grid integration of renewable energy.
∎ Support in organising and conducting technical analyses, studies, and study trips jointly with partner organisations.
∎ Submission of internal reports on conducted project activities and events.
∎ Developing Terms of Reference (ToR) and manage contracts under the supervision of the superiors.
∎ Work closely with EEGIRE II and PAP Technical Advisors and other experts, including consultants, on project intervention areas, and provide inputs wherever needed.
∎ Coordinate with EEGIRE II and PAP PR & Communication focal point in developing communication materials related to renewable energy & energy efficiency interventions.
∎ Work closely with EEGIRE II and PAP M&E focal point to design M&E framework and provide inputs based on project component interventions.
∎ Represent GIZ in various meetings and events as instructed by the supervisor.
∎ Conceptualise, prepare and organise workshops, seminars, and other events related to the Programme's field of activities and submit reports on the events.

Additional Requirements:
∎ Professional Experience:
∎ Minimum 5 years of relevant working experience in power and energy sector including at least 3 years in coordinating technical cooperation project activities with focus on renewable energy and energy efficiency.
∎ Knowledge on Bangladesh power and energy sector including various policies, development plans, renewable energy and energy efficiency potentials, development status, market barriers, and relevant stakeholders is essential.
∎ Experience in building and maintaining professional relationship with stakeholders, particularly the Government of Bangladesh (GoB) agencies as well as other development partners, including knowledge on various government protocols is an asset.
∎ Other knowledge, additional competences:
∎ Ability to successfully navigate through a politically sensitive environment.
∎ Ability to work well under pressure and must be a strong team player.
∎ Must have good interpersonal and communication skills.
∎ Fluency in English is essential.
∎ Knowledge of German Language is an asset.
∎ Excellent network within public and private sector organisations in energy sector.
∎ Ability to work with a multi-disciplinary team in a multi-cultural environment.
∎ Strong coordination experience with multiple partner organisations, specifically in public sector.

Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.

Application Deadline: 3 Dec 2022

Company Information:
∎ 19 Nov 2022
∎ Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
∎ Business : As a service provider with worldwide operations in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development, Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH works together with its partners to develop effective solutions that offer people better prospects and sustainably improve their living conditions. GIZ is a public-benefit federal enterprise and supports the German Government as well as many public and private sector clients in a wide variety of areas, including economic development and employment, energy and the environment, and peace and security.

Category: NGO/Development