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OFF-GRID PHOTOVOLTAICS SYSTEM EXPERT (M/F/D) IN THE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR THE GAMBIA SUSTAINABLE ENERGY PROJECT
POSTED BY: Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
REF:GIZ 61
Date Published:Thursday, May 23, 2019
Date of Expiration:Tuesday, November 19, 2019 EXPIRED
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| LOCATION OF THIS JOB |
 Gambia | BANJUL in Gambia |
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| Development Agency
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| Full-Time |
| MAIN JOB DESCRIPTION |
Job-ID: P1660V003
Location: Banjul
Assignment period: 06/01/2019 - 05/31/2025
Field: Climate Change, Environment
Type of employment: full-time
Application deadline: 06/13/2019
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is a state owned organisation. We work worldwide in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development. GIZ International Services (InS) is an integral division of GIZ. We offer the experience, the regional and technical know-how of GIZ in the global market and provide international clients with expertise in terms of economic and result-oriented services.
GIZ International Services is shortlisted for the European Investment Bank (EIB)-funded project "Technical Assistance for the Gambia Sustainable Energy Project".
The overall objective of this Technical Assistance (TA) is to support the Gambian counterparts in the set-up and, initially, assist in running a dedicated Project Company (or an existing corporate structure or a newly established, publicly held small utility company). Furthermore, the objective is to realise and operate a portfolio of off grid solar photovoltaic (PV) energy systems with limited battery backup in up to 1100 primary and secondary education schools and health facilities in the country.
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YOUR PROFILE
Qualifications and skills
1. Professional engineer/scientists with advanced degree or degrees (or equivalent).
2. Sound judgment to provide detailed technical, commercial, environmental, social and managerial evaluation.
3. Up-to-date knowledge of capital costs and operation and maintenance cost parameters of solar photovoltaics, battery storage and other hybrid systems with storage solutions.
4. Knowledge of market and competitive analysis, tariff regimes, commercial operations, and environmental compliance.
5. Excellent communication skills in both oral and written English.
Professional experience
1. At least 5 years relevant, recent experience in renewable energy and battery storage.
2. Knowledge and hands-on recent experience in public consultation and stakeholder engagement is an advantage.
3. Experience in assisting project developers to develop bankable projects is an advantage.
4. Significant work experience in the private sector.
5. Previous experience in risk analysis, due diligence and monitoring including Procurement and Social-Environmental matters of RE projects is an advantage.
6. Relevant and recent professional experience in Africa is preferred.
LOCATION INFORMATION
The Project Team will perform the tasks at the Project Company’s premises provided by the Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs (MoFEA), with frequent travels to the sub-projects’ locations, partners etc. as required to meet the objectives. Some meetings in Luxembourg at EIB offices at inception and for monitoring purposes should be planned.
Start date & period of implementation: The intended start date is June 2019 and the period of implementation of the contract will be 72 months from this date.
NOTES
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GIZ would like to increase the proportion of employees with disability, both in Germany and abroad. Applications from persons with disabilities are most welcome.
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