Energy Markets, Electrification and Private Sector Advisor

Advisor – (Energy Markets, Electrification and Private Sector

Duty station -Addis Ababa

Project / Service Unit Ethiopian German Energy Cooperation

End date of contract 31.12.2029

Main activities

1. Policy Advice, Institutional Strengthening and Capacity Development

• Advise MoWE and relevant line ministries, agencies and institutions on mainstreaming Market development in RE – Smart electrification, private sector engagement, partnerships, attraction of investment smart energy solutions, with consideration of socially just energy transition, into economic policy, public planning and implementation processes
• Support the design and facilitation of cross-sectoral dialogue formats that strengthen coordination, clarify institutional roles and advance implementation of measures on Market development in RE – Smart electrification, private sector engagement, partnerships, attraction of investment in smart energy solutions, related to national strategies
• Provide technical and process advice and professional support for the identification, prioritization and preparation of selected projects and measures in Market Development for RE – Smart electrification, private sector engagement, partnerships, attraction of investment in smart energy solutions, including the coordination of high level dialogues, setting up of partnerships, feasibility studies, cost-benefit analyses and environmental and social assessments and the like
• Support partner institutions in translating strategic priorities into coherent, implementation-ready and financially viable project concepts and in monitoring progress towards implementation
• Support MoWE, EEU, EEP, PEA and other relevant policy, regulation & technical institutions in integrating market development for RE – Smart electrification, private sector engagement, partnerships, investment promotion, smart energy solutions objectives into strategy development, activity formulation and implementation
• Plan, procure, steer and quality-assure assignments of national and international consultants, studies, training measures, dialogue platform and events
• Design and implement capacity development measures for specialists and managers, including training, peer learning, coaching and institutional learning formats
• Ensure that gender transformation, inclusion and the needs of vulnerable groups are appropriately considered in policy advice, analytical work and supported planning processes

2. Communication and cooperation

• Support cooperation, regular dialogue, exchange and networking opportunities with all project stakeholders and within and across project teams
• Maintain a good flow of communication and information sharing within the project team and the relevant project partners (MoWE, line ministries, financial institutions, civil society, private sector, other stakeholder agencies, etc.).

3. Knowledge management and reporting

• Report regularly to the line manager on the implementation of project activities,
• Contribute to writing project reports, meeting minutes, policy briefs, presentations, etc.
• Support research activities, information gathering and innovative ideas on relevant topics,
• Contribute to the capitalization of knowledge and the design of communication tools,
• Support knowledge management, monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL), reporting-related activities as well as knowledge transfer to the project partners and within GIZ.

4. Other duties/tasks

• Support the coordination and implementation of the project activities in accordance with the project objectives, GIZ procedures, rules, quality standards, and existing agreements,
• Support the operationalization of the project and participate in formulating project-related action plans while also monitoring the budgeting and financial flows of project expenses,
• Carry out any other relevant tasks for the project as requested

Qualifications and specialist knowledge (optional, if required)

• University degree (Master’s degree) in a relevant field such as Business Administration, Project Management, Economics, Relevant Physical Sciences & Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Development Studies, or any other related fields,

Professional experience

• Five to seven years of relevant professional experience in RE development work, private sector engagement, financial systems development, policy advice, institutional development, public-sector support, energy, climate & gender policy, strategy and programme development planning or a related field
• Very good knowledge of Ethiopia’s development policy framework, including the Green Growth and Climate Resilience Strategy, the Home Grown 10 Years Development Plan and relevant institutional responsibilities and planning processes
• Proven experience in advising ministries or other public institutions and in facilitating inter-institutional or cross-sectoral coordination processes; experience working with MoWE and other sector ministries is an asset
• Demonstrated experience in at least two of the following areas: renewable Energy and Energy solutions, stakeholder coordination; project preparation, planning and management, public investment planning or project preparation; climate risk analysis; applied policy research; macroeconomic or economic analysis
• Experience in designing and implementing capacity development measures and in managing national and/or international consultants, studies or complex stakeholder processes

Personal competencies

• Very good communication and excellent self-management and coordination skills,
• Self-creativity, proactivity and proper initiative towards the results of the project,
• Excellent ability to share knowledge and experience and demonstrated ability to work and deliver high-quality work sometimes under time pressure as well as within tight deadlines,
• Be a good team player and having teamwork skills including in multicultural environments,
• Strong motivation to work in a multicultural team and environment, including remotely.

Other required knowledge and skills

• Excellent command (oral and written) of English (required). German would be an asset,
• Good knowledge of the use of ICT applications such as MS Office, Outlook, MS Teams, AI tools, etc.
• Willingness to develop new skills and competencies as required by the job and tasks,
• Flexibility to support other team members of the project in his/her areas of expertise,
• Ability and availability to travel outside of the place of employment as required.

This position is assigned to salary band 4