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Job description

Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) play a priority role for the Government of the Republic of Madagascar in achieving its ambitious development objectives, including the development of renewable energies. The objective of the Economic Development Board of Madagascar (EDBM) is to support private investment in all areas of Madagascar's development as a "One-Stop-Shop". With the project "Promotion de l’Electrification Rurale par les Energies Renouvelables", the GIZ aims to help public and private actors promote investments in renewable energies. In this context, the project cooperates closely with the EDBM. Through your technical contribution and your "outside perspective", you help the EDBM to overcome development obstacles and advise private actors on investment opportunities in the energy sector in Madagascar.

Your tasks

• Capacity building within the EDBM on the opportunities and risks of investments in renewable energy projects in Madagascar
• Support for the identification of investment opportunities and the evaluation of project proposals for the development of renewable energies
• Preparation of the database available for the assessment of investment potential in the energy sector
• Advice on the legal, fiscal and regulatory specificities of PPPs and energy legislation in Madagascar
• Advice on the design of an active public-private dialogue between public and private actors in the field of renewable energies

Your profile

• A graduate degree in economics, law, political science or engineering, preferably in the field of energy
• Several years of professional experience in investment promotion, associative or chamber work, preferably in the field of renewable energies
• Proven and reliable expertise in consulting
• Experience abroad and experience working in intercultural contexts
• Team spirit and interconnected thinking combined with the talent to think conceptually and analytically
• A structured work style with a high level of self-organisation and creativity
• Business fluent in French and German or English

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 Madagascar.

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. A contact person for security risk management is appointed at the local GIZ office. 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/en.

Notes

GIZ's Development Service is looking forward to applications of candidates with a professional qualification and / or university degree and at least two years of professional experience. In addition you hold the German nationality or the nationality of a member state of the European Union.

Willingness to travel on a regular basis is required.

For general questions from dependent partners about local employment - please contact us at: map@giz.de

A prerequisite for the conclusion of the agreement is the lifting of the restrictions currently in force in the company on the possibilities for travel and business trips in order to contain the worldwide spread of the Covid-19 virus.

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

About us

We offer the opportunity to work in an innovative and worldwide operating institution related to development policy. Your competencies and qualifications are demanded on the spot in an interdisciplinary team. You advise governmental and civil society organizations at local or municipal level. The Development Service of GIZ offers a comprehensive service package. It includes a specific technical and personal preparation. The basis for the deployment of specialists in the development service is the German Development Workers Act (EhfG).

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

HR-Services Client Portal +49 6196/79-3200 [email protected]