GIZ

Vacancy

31

Job Context

 
• The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is a global service provider in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development and international education work to shaping a future worth living around the world.
• As a public-benefit Federal Government organisation, GIZ supports the German Government, particularly the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) implementing development projects. In Bangladesh, GIZ is implementing the technical cooperation projects in the areas of energy, climate change, textile, human rights under the bilateral agreement, signed on 15 July 1972 between the Bangladesh and German Governments.
• GIZ Bangladesh is currently seeking applications for Project Development Programme (PDP) for the position "Economic Cooperation and Private Sector Development Advisor".

Job Responsibilities

• The position holder is responsible for:
• Managing an area of responsibility that forms part of the programme objectives, team agreements and/or agreements with the superior
• Assisting project/programme initiatives to provide professional advisory services to and cooperate with a broad range of target groups
• Advise supervisor on all task when implementing GIZ rules and regulation
• Advise supervisor in the field of project's planning, steering and monitoring
• Independently implement goals and requirements set by the line manager
• Make decisions which have a short-term effect within a limited project area/ unit
• Assist supervisor to identify day to day problem and suggest appropriate solution
• B. Tasks
• In this context, the position holder fulfils the following tasks:
• 1. Project Development
• Compile information on Bangladesh's renewable energy market, the energy legal framework, and business opportunities
• Proactively builds networks within the industry and identifies project opportunities and future project partners with promising ideas and development potential
• Act as a facilitator for RE and EE project development: Support and advise stakeholders and potential partners in generating, structuring, and formulating project ideas and concepts
• Conduct engineering site audits to collect and verify structural and electrical data (number of connection points, current supply situation, description of energy mix, energy consumption and load, tariff structure, equipment in use, outages and resulting electricity costs, pattern of operation) as well as other site related information like roof quality and accessibility, availability of roof (orientation and inclination) as well as ground spaces
• Manage load measurement contracts to obtain the necessary electrical load data for further technical and financial simulations
• Work closely with PDP Country manager in Bonn and third-party consultant in the design of solar PV systems and cash-flow modelling in the commercial and industrial sector using selected simulation tools
• Work closely with local banks, auditors, and regulatory authorities
• Presentation of results to the client (local off-taker) to convince the client to opt for the proposed RE and/or EE system
• Support the technical and financial tender evaluation wherever needed
• Manage administrative procedures within the GIZ country office, such as contracts with third parties, travel bookings, and others
• 2. Coordination:
• Plan, coordinate, and document meetings, workshops, seminars, and other project activities
• Organise, prepare, and implement professional information and expert workshops
• Manage and assist short-term experts/consultants assigned to projects/programs in completing their tasks (e.g., consultancy for load measurements)
• Support the implementation of business trips organised by the Delegation of German Industry and Commerce (AHK), where necessary for German renewable energy companies to Bangladesh
• Compile an overview of program activities, deadlines, etc., as discussed in team meetings and present this regularly during the meetings
• 3. Implementation of project activities:
• Implement activities outlined in the existing PDP operation plan to the satisfaction of PDP and the private partners
• Assist in activities in line with the PDP collaborations with industry associations
• 4. Communication, knowledge management, and monitoring:
• Represent PDP Bangladesh in regional conferences, workshops, seminars, and relevant events in collaboration with the project coordinator
• Identify Bangladeshi tenders in the field of renewable energy and energy efficiency, which are relevant to German companies
• Prepare PR contributions, identify appropriate distribution channels in case of significant PDP events, and compile articles for newsletters
• Assists with PR work for the program
• Organise and update program documentation in the data management system
• Continuously updates the PDP Bangladesh contact database
• Update information on project progress, documents, and reports regularly on the PDP monitoring platform
• Assist with report writing for all project activities undertaken

Employment Status

      Contractual

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in energy, engineering, economics, business administration or related field

Experience Requirements

• At least 5 year(s)

Additional Requirements

• At least 5 years of working experience in the industry, preferably in project development, business development, or market development, preferably in the energy sector and/or textile industry
• Knowledge of renewable energy and energy efficiency is essential
• In-depth experience in project development (renewables or other industries) is a prerequisite
• Existing network within the RE and/or EE industry and/or any other sector with high energy consumption, especially the textile industry
• Practical knowledge on site auditing and specifically performing load measurements is an advantage
• Other knowledge, additional competences:
• Ability to work well under pressure and must be a strong team player
• Must have good interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent business language skills (spoken and written) in English and an excellent command of the Bengali Language
• Knowledge of German Language is an asset
• Ability to work in an intercultural environment
• Proven ability to work in a team also in intercultural contexts
• Good working knowledge of ITC technologies (related software, phone, fax, email, the internet) and computer applications (e.g., MS Office, Access, or another database program).
• Excellent networking skills
• Strong organisational competence, administrative and event organisation experience are a plus
• Willingness to travel abroad and to project sites across the country

Job Location

       Anywhere in Bangladesh

Salary

Negotiable

Compensation and Others Benefits

Skill Requirement

• Computer Literacy is a must