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Job description

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is a state owned organisation. We work worldwide in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development. GIZ International Services (InS) is an integral division of GIZ. We offer the experience, the regional and technical know-how of GIZ in the global market and provide international clients with expertise in terms of economic and result-oriented services.

GIZ International Services is shortlisted for the EU-funded tender: „ IPA 2019 Action “EU4Energy” Component 1 - Technical Assistance in the energy sector of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

The overall objective of the project, of which this contract will be a part, is to ensure access to reliable, affordable, sustainable and modern energy for all citizens in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

The purpose of this contract is to contribute to the fulfillment of the obligation of Bosnia and Herzegovina under the Energy Community Treaty, Paris Agreement and other international obligations.

Your tasks

The Energy Legal Expert will be responsible to support the design and adoption of regulations and policies that create the preconditions for a functional domestic energy market in line with the EnC Treaty. S/he will lead legal and regulatory assistance, cooperate with stakeholders, and coordinate technical resources to draft or update energy legislation, regulations, and rules. S/he will provide expertise on all areas of regulation, regulatory reporting, competition, and energy market operation. S/he will provide on-the-job training to stakeholders as well as coordinate with and supervise all relevant deliverables in cooperation with assigned experts and advisors, ensuring adherence to the work plan and the quality of deliverables. S/he will facilitate relevant working groups/coordinating bodies to promote collaboration and work with project staff and subcontractors to integrate environmental requirements into tasks.

Your profile

Qualifications and skills

• Master degree in Law.

General professional experience

• Preferably 10 (ten) years but minimum 7 (seven) years of professional experience in drafting legislation for the transposition of the EU acquis;
• Previous working experience with various levels of government in the Western Balkans countries will be considered as an asset.

Specific professional experience

• Preferably 7 (seven) years but minimum 5 (five) years of experience in drafting legislation in one of the following three fields: (i) electricity and natural gas markets or (ii) energy related environmental and climate issues, including energy transition or (iii) energy efficiency and renewable energy sources;
• Experience as legal expert in at least one project related with providing technical assistance to the competent authorities in transposition of EU Energy and/or Environment acquis in the Western Balkans will be considered as an asset.

Location information

Primary location of the project is Sarajevo, however some experts are expected to work in Banja Luka, Mostar and Brčko. Study visits/trainings abroad may be foreseen. The experts will be expected to spend 90% of the allocated time in the country of operation. Any work that will be required outside the country of operation will require approval, on a case by case basis, by the Programme Manager.

Start date & period of implementation

The intended start date is September 2022 and the period of implementation of the contract will be 36 months from this date (for a minimum of 220 days).

Notes

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

Please send us an updated CV in EuropeAid format in English.

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

Maja Golubovic +49 6196 79-3525