JOB ROLE
Technical Advisor
Reports to
Component Manager
Contract Duration
October 2023 to December 2024
Location
Accra.
Company profile
The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) – is a public-benefit federal enterprise working in more than
100 countries worldwide. We work on behalf of the German Government and support public and private sector clients in a wide
variety of areas, including economic development and employment, energy and environment, and peace and security. Our activities
cover three priority areas: Energy and Climate, which deals with renewable energy and energy efficiency; Training and Sustainable
Growth for decent Jobs; and Peaceful and Inclusive Societies, which focuses on good governance.
Project Brief
The project is supporting the Ministry of Energy in Ghana in improving the financial sustainability of the energy sector and the framework conditions for promoting investments in renewable energies and energy efficiency and aims at strengthening the Ghanaian climate goals and sustainable and inclusive economic development. It also supports the development and implementation of competency-based training programmes (CBT) for RE.
Scope of Role
As a Technical TVET Advisor for RE you will be responsible for tasks in the context of the development & implementation of CBT programmes. including technical correct advice, training of teachers and facilitators, revision of training & learning material and providing relevant information to operative partners. You will coordinate your tasks effectively with team colleagues and with our partnering institutions.
Tasks
• Assist project implementation with regard to improving personnel, institutional and cooperation capacities of vocational training
institutions for the implementation of demand-oriented initial and continuing training programmes with a focus on Renewable Energy
and Energy Efficiency.
• Support cooperation, regular contact and dialogue with partners, assist with PR work and cooperate with relevant organizations, nongovernmental agencies and individuals in the project environment and with other projects implemented by GIZ, such as other outputs of
the SE4C-Project and other projects within the cluster of renewable energy.
• Develop ready-to-use strategies and technical concepts, including guidelines, training & learning material, manuals and procedures.
• Assist with general project planning and development of project concepts including preparation, organization and moderation of
planning exercise
Profile
Master’s Degree (MSc, MA) in an area related to the project objectives (education, vocational training, engineering,
advisory services in education or for private companies)
• At least 5 years of professional experience in a comparable position
• Professional experience in the TVET sector is a great asset, in particular: experience in working with training providers or
TVET institutions, experience with working in a similar project and experience with a private sector company in the
renewable energy and energy efficiency sector
• Very good working knowledge of ICT technologies (related software, phone, fax, email, the internet) and computer
applications (e.g. MS Office)
• Very good communication skills and very good negotiation skills
• Very good communication skills in written and oral English
• Team player and strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to perform efficiently in a multicultural work environment
• Very good organizational skills and ability to work on one’s own initiative
How to Apply
Interested and suitable applicants should fill the form below to apply.
If you do not hear from us two (2) weeks after the deadline, please consider your application
unsuccessful.
GIZ is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity. All qualified candidates regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, race, and religion
are encouraged to apply.
Closing Date:
06. 10. 2023
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