Contract

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Job description

As part of the German Government's national hydrogen strategy, GIZ will support South Africa in building a hydrogen economy. The aim is to support appropriate framework conditions for the development and scaling of green hydrogen products, to improve local scientific expertise and skills in this area, to promote innovative technical solutions and to accompany possible pilot projects for the production and use of green hydrogen. To this end, key South African stakeholders from government, academia, and private sector and civil society need technical and strategic advice based on previous international experience.

Your tasks

• Providing technical and strategic advice to South African stakeholders from government, academia and private sector and civil society on appropriate legal and policy frameworks for green hydrogen, on building local human resources, on promoting innovative technical solutions and on implementing initial pilot projects for the production and use of green hydrogen.
• Preparation of baseline studies for the promotion of green hydrogen in South Africa
• Preparation of new GIZ commissions on hydrogen in South Africa
• Dialogue with interested companies in Europe and South Africa on possible cooperation in the field of hydrogen
• Supporting the technical, conceptual and strategic development of the topic “hydrogen” for GIZ

Your profile

• University degree in energy or engineering sciences, economics or comparable
• Sound technical knowledge and work experience in the development of green hydrogen
• Several years of relevant professional experience, preferably gained abroad, in the field of energy economics/politics
• Work experience in South Africa and knowledge of the South African energy sector is an advantage
• Broad network in the field of hydrogen in Germany and the EU
• Several years of experience in cooperation with the private sector, preferably in the field of hydrogen
• Good instinct for political and technical advice as well as high political sensitivity
• Business-fluent English skills; knowledge of German is an advantage

Location information

We are pleased to offer you a first impression on topics such as climate, shopping and services, the school situation and health care in South Africa.

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. GIZ runs a professional security risk management system in the field of deployment. 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.

Further information on country-specific advice from the Federal Foreign Office at https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/de/.

Notes

This job is suited to a full or a part-time position.

The willingness for frequent business trips is required.

We are happy to help accompanying partners discuss questions about benefits, residence permits and how to find your own job locally - feel free to get in touch with us during your application phase at map@giz.de.

Please observe the provisions of the country-specific vaccination regulations for entry and work in the country of assignment - in particular also regarding COVID-19.

The willingness to work reciprocally abroad and in Germany is required.

Please understand, that we can only accept and process applications via our E-recruiting system. Following the confirmation of your successful application, kindly check your spam / junk mail folder on a regular basis, since some provider classify emails from our recruiting system as spam.

About us

Your professional and personal development is important to us. At GIZ, you will be offered global work opportunities and an atmosphere that is characterised by diversity, respect and genuine equal opportunities. Gender equality promotion is a matter of course for us. Our benefits are also impressive in terms of work-life balance and family friendliness. Flexible working hours that fit your life situation are an integral part of our corporate culture.

GIZ is a signatory of the Diversity Charter. Recognition, appreciation and inclusion of diversity in the company are important to us. All employees shall be valued - regardless of gender and gender identity, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation.

GIZ would like to increase the proportion of employees with disability, both in Germany and abroad. Applications from persons with disabilities are most welcome.

Contact

Recruitment and Follow-on assignments Client Portal +49 6196/79-3200 [email protected]