Energy Advisor job at Future Options Consulting

The German Energy Solutions Initiative was launched by the German Bundestag in 2002 to make a significant contribution to climate change mitigation by promoting German quality products in the field of renewable energy technologies (RET). Support has since been provided to small and medium-sized German enterprises (SMEs) in the fields of renewable energy (RE), energy efficiency (EE), smart grids, storage technologies and PDX as mey seek to position themselves on international markets. The Project Development Programme (POP) for developing countries and emerging economies is a major pillar of the German Energy Solutions Initiative along with the German Chambers of Commerce Abroad’s (AHK) Business Trip Programme, the German Energy Agency’s Renewable Energy Solutions Programme, and the Foreign Trade Fair Programme. PDP is implemented by the GIZ in phase 5 in the following target regions: West Africa, Southern, and East Africa, the Middle East, South Asia, and South-East Asia.

We encourage women, people with disabilities and minority groups. to apply for this position. GIZ is committed to equal opportunities and diversity of perspective at the working place.

Key Responsibilities
• The Energy Advisor will be in charge of,Identification of project opportunities, initiation of project development, contact management of German and local project partners as well as knowledge management, all within the field of RE and EE. Early-stage project development services for Solar Photovoltaic (PV) and Energy Efficiency solutions, including site audits and load measurement of the electric consumption at specific production faciles
• Collaboration with private as well as public stakeholders.
• Assisting the POP team in Germany, in the planning, designing, implementing, and monitoring of POP activities according to the country roadmaps and plan of operation.

Specific Taska
Project Development
• Compile information on the RE and EE market, the energy legal framework, financing programmes and mechanisms and business opportunities for renewable energy and energy efficiency projects in Uganda
• Proactively build networks within the industry and identify project opportunities and future project partners with promising ideas and development potential
• Function as a facilitator for RE and EE project development: Support and advise stakeholders and potential partners in the process of generating, structuring, and formulating project ideas and concepts

Implementation of other project activities
• Implement activities outlined in the existing PDP operational plan and to the satisfaction of PDP and the private partners Coordination.
• Plan, coordinate and document meetings, workshops, seminars, and other project activities.
• Communication, knowledge management and monitoring. Represent POP Uganda in regional conferences, workshops, seminars, and relevant events in collaboration with the country manager.
• Coordinating with communications team in the cluster and at HQ, prepare PR contributions, identify appropriate distribution channels in case of significant PDP events, and compile articles for newsletters.

Other Duties/Additional Taska
• Performs other duties and tasks at the request of management

Required qualifications, competences, and experience. Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree Energy, Engineering, Economics, or related fields.
• Professional experience
• 5 years of working experience in industry or engineering, preferably in project development, business development, market development, preferably in the energy sector.
• In-depth experience in project development (renewables or other industries) is a prerequisite

Job application procedure

Eligible candidates are encouraged to apply to the Head of Human Resources by email to vacancy@futureontiona.com until 5pm on Sunday 10 March 2024. Please note:
This is a national position. Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Disclaimer: GIZ DOES NOT charge any kind of FEE(S) at whichever stage of the recruitment process. This recruitment is ONLY through Future Options Consulting Ltd.

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