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SHORT-TERM DEVELOPMENT WORKER (M/F/D) FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN PUBLIC BUILDINGS
POSTED BY: Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
REF:GIZ 168
Date Published:Wednesday, March 4, 2020
Date of Expiration:Monday, August 31, 2020 EXPIRED
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| LOCATION OF THIS JOB |
 Ghana | ACCRA in Ghana |
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| Development Agency
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| MAIN JOB DESCRIPTION |
Job-ID: P1533V3468
Location: Accra
Assignment period: 05/01/2020 - 04/30/2021
Field: Infrastructure
Type of employment: full-time
Application deadline: 03/15/2020
ABOUT
As a federal enterprise, GIZ supports the German Government in achieving its objectives in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development. With the dispatch of qualified specialists as development workers, GIZ contributes to the sustainable improvement of living conditions of people in developing and transition countries.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The project "Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency in the Public Sector (REEEPublic)" supports the Government of Ghana in reducing the electricity costs of public institutions by improving energy efficiency (EE) in buildings and own generation based on renewable energy (RE). The project aims at five essential outputs: (1) Advice on provisions of the revised RE Act; (2) Improving the regulatory framework for EE in buildings; (3) Strengthening the ongoing ‘Government goes solar’ initiative promoting EE and RE in public institutions; (4) Supporting selected public institutions at national, regional and district levels in implementing pilot measures to improve the energy performance of their buildings; (5) training and capacity building of experts for EE and RE.
YOUR TASKS
1. Coordinating pilot measures in public institutions, related to the energy efficient retro-fitting of buildings or the installation of RE systems for self-sufficiency with electricity and hot water
2. Supporting the planning and implementation of pilot projects in a selected region in Ghana, in particular the energy efficient retro-fitting of buildings belonging to public partner organizations such as Regional Coordinating Councils, Municipal and District Assemblies or other relevant public institutions
3. Coordinating the implementation of energy audits which will identify and propose specific energy saving opportunities
4. Developing and implementing training and awareness raising measures related on RE / EE for partner organisations in the selected region and districts
5. Ensuring monitoring all project activities in the respective region and districts as well as knowledge transfer to all relevant partner institutions and to other relevant GIZ programmes
6. Ensuring that implemented activities are in line with GIZ quality standards
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YOUR PROFILE
1. Master’s Degree (MSc) in a technical subject relevant to the project objectives, for example mechanical, civil or energy engineering, renewable energy and energy efficiency
2. Many years of professional experience in a comparable position
3. At least one year work experience as a development worker with one of the development services officially recognised under the Development Workers Act
4. Strong interpersonal skills, work experience in an intercultural environment is an asset
5. Fluency in English (written and oral); working knowledge of German is an asset
LOCATION INFORMATION
Please use the following link for information about living and working in Ghana.
In general, the security situation is calm. GIZ staff must adhere to security measures at all times. Please also check the county-specific information provided by the German Federal Foreign Office. A contact person for security risk management is appointed at the local GIZ office. There are no special restrictions to freedom of movement in the working environment. GIZ does not impose any restrictions on life partners and family members to move with you to the country of deployment. We kindly ask you to inform yourself which forms of relationships are legally and socially accepted in the country of deployment.
NOTES
The project measures are implemented in at least two regions in Ghana, and the DW will be based in one of these regions. Willingness to work outside Accra permanently is required.
Please note that this position is a short term position! Only candidates can be considered who had already a minimum of 1 year contract as a development worker according to the Entwicklungshelfergesetz (EhfG).
GIZ's Development Service is looking forward to applications of candidates with a professional qualification and / or university degree and at least two years of professional experience. In addition you hold the German nationality or the nationality of a member state of the European Union.
Please understand that we can accept and process in principle only applications via our E-recruiting system. Following the confirmation of your succesful application, kindly check your spam / junk mail folder on a regular basis, since some provider classify emails form our recruiting system as spam.
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