Energy Sector Specialist

Job Description

Title: Energy Sector Specialist

Company Name: KfW Development Bank

Vacancy: --

Age: Na

Job Location: Dhaka

Salary: --

Experience:

• At least 10 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Banks

• Postgraduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Economics, B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering with MBA

• At least 10 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Banks

• Minimum 10 years` experience in energy sector project management, finance, or implementation

• Experience in appraisal and due diligence of energy sector projects

• Strong understanding of government procedures and/or development partner operations in Bangladesh

• Strong knowledge of Bangladesh`s energy sector, including reforms, structure, and stakeholders

• Excellent communication skills in Bangla and English; German is an advantage

KfW Development Bank, part of KfW Banking Group, is one of Germany`s largest banks, which finances and implements large infrastructure projects on behalf of the German Government in developing and emerging economies. Projects and programmes of Bangladesh-German development cooperation are prepared and supported by KfW`s Dhaka office, working closely with its headquarters in Frankfurt. Financing products range from concessional loans to grants for project preparation. The KfW Dhaka Office serves as the project entry point, responsible for developing project ideas, coordination with Bangladeshi partners, and supporting implementation.

See more on KfW at https://www.kfw-entwicklungsbank.de/

KfW Dhaka Office seeks an Energy Sector Specialist to support project preparation, implementation, and new project development. KfW focuses in Bangladesh on renewable energy, energy efficiency, electricity transmission and distribution. The key responsibilities of the energy specialist are:

• Establish and maintain partnerships with development organizations, government bodies, public companies, grid operators, and local authorities

• Support portfolio managers in preparing, administering, and monitoring projects

• Monitor project activities and fund utilization, report on those visits and progress reviews

• Plan and support appraisal and review missions

• Analyze sector trends, identify opportunities, and report on developments

• Identify, assess and develop new energy projects with KfW leadership and HQ

• Advise partners on KfW procedures, Represent KfW at events