Energy Adviser (m/f)

GIZ is recruiting (1) Energy Advisor for EnDev Program based in Maputo, Mozambique

Closing date for applications: March 13, 2026

The cover letter and CV should be in a single file including relevant annexes.

The global Energising Development Programme (EnDev) works in over 20 countries worldwide on behalf of the following donors: the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation and the German Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). By 2026,EnDev is expected to have facilitated sustainable access to modern energy services andtechnologies for about 37.4 million people, 38,520 social institutions (SI), and 117,300 micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). EnDev provides energy access to households, social institutions and small and medium-sized enterprises in countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America. This is done by establishing economically sustainable energy solutions and distribution schemes, mainly for rural communities.

In Mozambique EnDev is being implemented by GIZ and contributes to an inclusive market development, sustainable business development and a conducive business environment for standalone photovoltaic (PV) systems to improve access to electricity and improved cook stoves (ICS) to provide access to clean and energy efficient cooking technologies.

The energy advisor will be hired to support the implementation manager in several lines of implementation activities of EnDev, especially in the clean cooking sector. The advisor will make technical and substantive contributions to overarching issues in cooperation with commissioning parties and partners and other actors in the sector, thereby supporting the achievement of the objective to provide sustainable access to energy to Mozambican households.

The advisor is responsible for knowledge management within the team and prepares and shares documentation of their work via the appropriate ways. If required, the advisor will support other experts to familiarize themselves with and perform their tasks.

Main activities

1. Support the implementation manager in planning and implementing activities that promote the development of a sustainable market for energy access technologies in Mozambique;

2. Advice private sector companies and other local partners regarding project implementation of off-grid and cooking interventions, especially targeting LNOB+ market segments in rural areas. This includes as well target groups like social institutions and productive uses of energy (both cooking and electricity).

3. Contribute to the strategic development of EnDev in terms of innovative ideas on supporting the energy access sector for household and productive purposes;

4. Support partners in developing innovative activities lines, and improvement of processes, including verification processes of results-based financing (RBF) mechanism via Fundo de Acesso Sustentável às Energias Renováveis (FASER);

5. Develop innovative study designs to analyze the impacts of energy access (e.g. sustainability of sales; live span of solar home systems; fuel stacking options)

6. Coordinate national/international consultants, prepare of terms of references, supervise of work, academic analysis, quality assurance of work results as well as give technical and content-related support to the team;

7. Any other tasks that might arise in the course of implementation of EnDev

8. Develop skills, competencies, independence, and efficiency in performing tasks.

Requirements

Qualifications

University degree (bachelor, master or higher) in renewable energies, economics, physics, statistics, business administration or related comparable fields

Experiences

• Min. five (5) years of experience in the area of energy access or in renewable energies.
• Min. five (5) years of experience in supporting the design and implementation of project activities and structural process improvements, including application of RBF mechanisms
• Min. three to five (3 – 5) years of experience on developing innovative study designs and research approaches in relevant topics of energy access.
• Min three to five (3 – 5) years of experience of Mozambique’s context of energy access sector, especially clean cooking and electrification.
• Min five (5) years of experience of working in sub-Saharan Africa, understanding of energy/development areas.
• Experience as energy advisors in development organisations, NGO programmes or private sector;

Additional skills

• Excellent knowledge and relevant skills in the use of MS Software (Word, Outlook, Sharepoint, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Distinct analytical and conceptual skills with the capability to present complex contexts in a simple and comprehensible manner;
• Excellent advisory, communication and management skills, ability to work in a team, good self-organisation and results-oriented work ethic, commitment to deadlines, gender competence, high level of initiative, ability to work with internal and external stakeholders;
• Experience working in multicultural and diverse work environments.
• Fluency in writing and speaking Portuguese and English.

Notes

This is a national position;

The application must contain the Curriculum Vitae (with at least three professional references), a cover letter describing your motivation and your qualifications for the position, relevant diplomas and certificates;

The Curriculum Vitae and cover letter must be in a single file, including relevant attachments;

We encourage women, people with disabilities and minority groups to apply for this position. GIZ is committed to equal opportunities and diversity of perspectives in the workplace;

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.