🇸🇱 Job Vacancies @ GIZ Sierra Leone – Energy Advisor
About GIZ
As a service provider in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development and international education work, we are dedicated to shaping a future worth living around the world. We work with businesses, civil society actors and research institutions, fostering successful interaction between development policy and other policy fields and areas of activity. In Sierra Leone, the GIZ has been working since 1963 in the following areas: Employment promotion and agriculture, strengthening the health care system, resource governance and sustainable energy access.
GIZ is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals regardless of gender, disability, race, ethnicity, religion, age, or any other protected characteristic. We embrace diversity and believe that inclusivity in the workplace is essential to our success and are committed to creating a work environment where all employees are valued and respected. Qualified women are particularly encouraged to apply.
– Women’s perspectives are vital to our success.
– Enjoy flexible hours and part-time working opportunities to help balance professional and personal commitments.
– Benefit from family-friendly policies
Energizing Development Project
The healthy growing Energy and Climate Cluster (ECC) of GIZ Sierra Leone consists of a versatile portfolio with thrilling energy and climate projects. At the moment the growing cluster consists of two energy commissions hosting the Energising Development Programme Sierra Leone (EnDev) and the future commission of Sustainable Rural Development through Renewable Energy with Special Focus on Women-Led Enterprises with Transformational Energy Use for Sierra Leone Phase 2 (SURE-TEUSL 2)
EnDev is a global energy access programme with the objective of increasing access to affordable modern energy services. It is a global initiative in more than 20 countries that GIZ is implementing on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). Donor countries are Germany, the Netherlands, Norway and Switzerland. EnDev has been active in Sierra Leone since more than 10 years, cooperating with government institutions, national and local non
governmental organization, donors and the private sector.
The (SURE-TEUL2) project will aim to strengthen the economic participation of rural communities, micro- and small enterprises (MSEs), and women in Sierra Leone through the expansion of renewable energy, thereby improving local value chains. It focuses on project development, capacity building for public and private actors, and technical advisory services for the planning, installation, maintenance, and operation of systems. At the same time, innovative financing approaches such as result-based financing (RBF) and Energy-as-a-Service (EaaS) are being piloted.
Besides the above the ECC also host smaller commissions supporting the Accelerated Partnership for Renewable Energy in Africa (APRA) through the Climate Diplomacy Action Programme in Germany and greenhouse gas mitigation projects.
The present position will support all ECC activities and will be based in Freetown.
The position comprises the following:
- Responsibilities The Energy Advisor
▪ Manages the activities within the EEC which are assigned to him
▪ Works closely with the team from acquisition, planning, costing, procurement, through implementation to closure of the commissions.
▪ Collaborates with project stakeholders to define clear objectives and strategies for promoting renewable energy use, incl. productive use of electricity in off-grid communities. ▪ Supports, monitors and quality checks contractors (consultants, installers, suppliers) who are engaged to implement activities in the field.
▪ Support with administrative tasks where necessary, such as travel management etc. ▪ Coordinates end users regarding solar items and provide them with orientation and other technical training.
▪ Secures timeliness, respect to GIZ rules and discipline within the Team.
▪ Prepares and submits progress reports to project stakeholders, including findings, challenges, and recommendations – to be done in coordination with Team and Head of Projects.
- Tasks
- Technical
The Energy Advisor
▪ Provides high qualitative input for terms of reference, letter of intent, expression of interest etc., recommendations on the selection and procurement of equipment.
▪ Provides technical opinion and advice to consultants and partners engaged to implement PUE or other relevant activities of all kinds, mostly in the field of Renewable Energy (RE). ▪ Collects information and data on technical equipment, RE systems for testing or research analysis.
▪ Conducts need assessments to identify potentials for RE and the productive use of these in target locations
▪ Assess the existing electricity infrastructure and recommend necessary upgrades or modifications.
▪ Research and assess appropriate technologies and equipment (e.g., machinery, appliances) for RE and can calculate GHG savings through RE improvements
- Training and Support
The Energy Advisor
▪ Analyses local markets to identify opportunities and challenges related to RE. ▪ Evaluate the demand for electric-powered products and services within the target communities. ▪ Develop training programs and materials for local community members, entrepreneurs, and businesses on utilizing electricity for income-generating activities.
▪ Facilitate training workshops and knowledge transfer sessions.
▪ Supports, monitors and quality-checks consultants, installers and implementing partner organisations engaged.
▪ Establish and nurture partnerships with relevant organizations, government agencies, and local community leaders.
▪ Liase with financial institutions to facilitate access to financing options for electrification and productive use projects
▪ Provide basic training package to end users or partners when the need arises. ▪ Provide technical assistance remotely
- Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E)
The Energy Advisor
▪ Develops a monitoring and evaluation framework to assess the impact of the initiative. ▪ Regularly collect and analyse data to track progress and make necessary adjustments ▪ Keep track and take note of any known maintenance need.
▪ Provide technical specification to colleagues and procurement for buying of solar products and spear part.
▪ Supports the appropriate data insertion into M&E Database.
- Other Duties / Additional tasks
The Energy Advisor
▪ Assists other experts, if necessary, also as translator if any local language is spoken ▪ Follow-up on all technical requests from partners as instructed by the Head of Projects ▪ Continue with the filing system of both soft and hard copy of Documents.
▪ Performs any other duties and tasks at the request of the Head of Projects
- Required qualifications, competences, and experience
Qualifications
▪ A Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., electrical engineering, renewable energy, rural development).
Professional experience
▪ At least 5 years’ work experience in a comparable position with references
Other knowledge, additional competences
▪ Very good knowledge of English and local languages
▪ Sensitivity in handling internal documents and information
▪ Demonstrated experience in off-grid electrification, renewable energy, and productive use of energy projects.
▪ Strong knowledge of local communities and cultural sensitivities.
▪ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
▪ Project management and coordination experience.
▪ Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
▪ Very good working knowledge of ITC technologies (related software, phone, email, internet) and computer applications (e.g. MS Office)
▪ Willingness to upskill as required by the tasks to be performed – corresponding measures are agreed with management
Employment form 1st January 2026 till 31st December 2028 with possibility to transfer within the ECC or GIZ Sierra Leone, if good performance observed and relevant projects are commissioned.
Mode of Application:
Please send ONLY a cover letter, CV and copies of education certificates to
recruitmentsl@giz.de by 09.12.2025. No applications will be accepted after this deadline.
Applications will be reviewed when received. Early applications are strongly encouraged, your application e-mail subject, please write: “Energy Advisor”
