Energy Advisor - Energy Efficiency and Grid Integration of Renewable Energy II, EEGIRE II

Job Description

Title: Energy Advisor - Energy Efficiency and Grid Integration of Renewable Energy II, EEGIRE II

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

Vacancy: 1

Job Location: Dhaka

Employment Status: Full-time

Educational Requirements:
∎ Master's in Renewable Energy/ Business Administration/ Public Policy with Bachelor's in Engineering/ Economics/ Public Administration or relevant discipline

Job Context:
∎ The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is a federal enterprise with worldwide operations. We support the German Government in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development. We are also engaged in international education activities around the globe. Through our work we assist people and societies in shaping their own future and improving living condition.
∎ GIZ has been working as a development partner of Bangladesh since 1972 under bilateral agreement. Currently, we are working in the areas of renewable energy, adaptation to climate change, textile and leather sector, biodiversity, as well as good governance, displacement, and migration.
∎ For the team of our "Energy Efficiency and Grid Integration of Renewable Energy II, EEGIRE II", we seek applications for the position of "Energy Advisor".
∎ Contract Duration: November 2024
∎ Band: 4

Job Responsibilities:
∎ Responsibilities:
∎ The position holder is responsible for:
∎ 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 problem and suggest appropriate solution
∎ In this context, the position holder fulfils the following tasks:
∎ Tasks (Specific for Job Role)
∎ Maitaining and improving the project Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) system and Operational Plan (OP) according to the applicable standards.
∎ Planning, design and implementation of the project interventions in consultation with the supervisor.
∎ 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 project Technical Advisors and other experts, including consultants, on project intervention areas, and provide inputs wherever needed.
∎ Coordinate with the project PR & Communication focal point in developing communication materials related to renewable energy & energy efficiency 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 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.

Salary: Negotiable

Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.

Application Deadline: 22 Oct 2023

Company Information:
∎ 17 Oct 2023
∎ Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH

Category: NGO/Development

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