The Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources
Hannover, Germany
Description
The Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources is looking for a Geothermal Energy Consultant to be employed as soon as possible until 31.01.2015. The position is part of BGR´s contribution to the establishment of Regional Geothermal Coordination Unit attached to the African Union Commission (AUC) under the BGR-GEOTHERM Programme II.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Supporting the African Union Commission (AUC) in the installation and management of the Regional Geothermal Coordination Unit (RGC)
- Developing workplans, formulating management guidelines, budgets, concept papers etc.;
- Developing the capacity of AUC-personnel, policy makers and private investors in geothermal related tasks
- Coordination with other Regional geothermal support programmes
- Developing and/or harmonizing renewable energy policies, mining laws, regulations concerning geothermal concessions and permits as well as fiscal support efforts
- Introducing harmonized procedure rules for private sector investment (IPP, PPP Projects)
- Promoting the GRMF (Geothermal Risk Mitigation Funds) amongst public and/or private stakeholders
- Establishing and promoting a webpage reflecting RGCU´s work and raising additional funding for the GRMF
- Supporting the East African Geothermal Association Regional Branch
Requirements
- Masters' Degree or equivalent in geosciences, engineering, economics with emphasis on development cooperation
- Sound and competent in policy and regulatory framework development within the renewable energy sector, especially in the field of geothermal energy
- Several years of progressively responsible experience in project management as well as in the leadership and coordination of project teams.
- Knowledge of energy-political interactions and the regulatory regimes in East Africa desirable
- Strong communication and organisational skills, consulting competencies
- Teamwork ability, comfortable to work in an interdisciplinary and multi-cultural environment
- Outstanding English language skills; knowledge of French and German is desirable
- Standard office software skills
- Able to work in a tropical climate
More information and applications
The RGCU Geothermal Energy Consultant will report both the AUC Department for Infrastructure and Energy and to BGR. Payment is based on E 13 due to the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD). Additional payment for missions abroad will be provided. The place of work after preparation at BGR in Hannover and Bad Honnef is Addis Abeba, Ethiopia at the AUC-Head Quarters. BGR is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women and from severely handicapped persons. If you are interested in the vacancy, please send us your detailed application including CV and copies of relevant certificates. Please refer to the keyword "Geothermal Consulting of the African Union Commission" and the reference number B 166/12. The closing date for applications is 09.01.2013. Please submit your application per Email to Bewerberkorrespondenz@bgr.de
For further information about this vacancy, please don't hesitate to contact Ms. Schwarz at franca.schwarz@bgr.de
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