Вакансія: Energy Efficiency Advisor in residential buildings

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) in Ukraine is seeking a qualified professional for the project “Financing Energy for Low-Carbon Investments Cities Advisory Facility Eastern Partnership and Central Asia Programme (FELICITY II)” to fill the position:

Energy Efficiency Advisor (SAP code: Energy Advisor)

(full-time, Kyiv)

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) is implementing technical assistance projects funded by the Germany Federal Ministry Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK) through the International Climate Initiative (IKI). The focus of the projects concerned is creating of pre-conditions for investments and low-carbon transformation of municipal utility infrastructure and energy efficient modernization of municipal residential sector.

The project Financing Energy for Low-Carbon Investments Cities Advisory Facility Eastern Partnership and Central Asia Programme (FELICITY II) creates pre-conditions for investments in low-carbon urban infrastructure in participating countries of the Eastern Partnership and Central Asia as well as induces transformative changes at the subnational level for Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) implementation. During the initial stage, FELICITY II focuses on two sectors in Ukraine: water and wastewater and energy-efficiency in residential sector. FELICITY II benefits from an integrated approach, combining EIB’s financing expertise and GIZ’s technical assistance and capacity development capabilities.

Technical assistance is needed to support the development of long-term sector strategies, strengthen the regulatory framework and to increase technical capacity of municipalities in rebuilding and energy efficient modernization of residential buildings which were damaged during full scale invasion. A key part of the technical assistance provided will be the identification of pipeline of future investment in the residential sector and engaging in early-stage project development with a view to have list of bankable projects prepared.

Responsibilities:

• provide professional advisory services to the project team and to a wide range of stakeholders in the areas of energy efficient reconstruction and refurbishment of residential buildings;
• coordinate project activities related to planning and implementation of energy efficient reconstruction and refurbishment projects of multi-family residential buildings and serve as the main contact person for participating municipalities;
• serve as the main contact person of the project for engineering and architectural companies which are supposed to develop the project design documentation;
• monitor assignments conducted by external consultants and ensures deliverables are prepared timely and in a high quality;
• participate in identifying needs for external support and advice, work on policy recommendations and develop a strategic approach;
• prepare and structure capacity development measure particularly directed municipalities on project preparation and planning;
• draft guidelines for call for proposal, including by determining selection and eligibility criteria’s;
• prepare the procurement of consulting services and ensure quality and compliance with GIZ rules of the services provided by external experts and service providers;
• implement project activities in line with the projects operational plan and project indicators together with the project team and in consultation with the project`s counterparts;
• design, prepare and implement workshops, seminars and other events;
• contributing to the reporting cycles of the project.

Required qualifications, competences and experience:

Qualifications

• Masters/MSc or doctorate in Engineering, Architecture or a related field.

Professional experience

• At least 5 years professional experience in energy efficiency in buildings; practical understanding of the needs for reconstructing damaged buildings is an advantage;
• Preferably experience in district heating modelling and planning;
• Preferably experience working in/with international organizations in the field of energy efficiency, preferably in the international development cooperation sector;
• Excellent communication and coordination skills. Practical experience working with OSBBs or similar stakeholders is required;
• Good knowledge of and existing network in the construction, building materials and professional services sector.

Competencies

• High proficiency in written and spoken Ukrainian and English. German knowledge should be aspired if not yet existent;
• Good working knowledge of ITC technologies (related software, email, internet) and computer applications (e.g. MS Office);
• Basic understanding of technical assistance specifics in a local context in Ukraine;
• Keen interest in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development in Ukraine with particular focus on climate action and energy efficiency.

Additional Skills

• Ability to self-responsibly organize and implement assigned work and responsibilities;
• Ability to prioritize tasks independently with possible time constraints and work load;
• Team player;
• Capacity to collect, process and analyze complex data and information;
• Has a calm diplomatic manner and can be good-humored even under pressure;
• Goal orientation combined with a high level of frustration tolerance;
• Willingness to upskill as required by the tasks to be performed;
• Ability to make new and useful ideas work, improve performance and satisfaction;
• Customer and service-oriented attitude.

We offer:

• Official employment;
• Salary fixed in EUR, performance-related bonuses and 13th salary;
• Medical insurance, 29 vacation days annually;
• Language classes, hard and soft skills trainings;
• Individual and group psychological support;
• Possible remote and flexible work;
• Meaningful and valuable work, international environment.

Employment conditions

Full-time position with 40-hours working week. The contract duration is until December 2025 with the high possibility of extension.

GIZ is an equal opportunity employer and offers an attractive and challenging working environment with opportunities for skill enhancement.

Application

Application comprising of the candidate’s CV and a cover letter in the English language explaining the motivation to apply for the job is to be sent to [email protected]  until COB 31.08.2023.

By sending the application the candidate gives the consent for the personal data processing for recruitment processes solely.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stages of the recruitment process.