Job Title: Energy Advisor – Public Facilities

Location: Accra, Ghana
Employment Type: Full-Time
Application Deadline: 4 May 2026

Company Profile

GIZ Ghana is part of the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, a global service provider in international cooperation for sustainable development. GIZ supports the German Government and international partners in achieving their development goals by delivering innovative solutions in areas such as energy, climate change, and economic development.

Role Overview

The Energy Advisor – Public Facilities will drive the implementation of renewable energy (RE) and energy efficiency (EE) initiatives within public sector institutions. The role focuses on providing high-level technical advisory, mobilizing financing, strengthening institutional capacity, and supporting policy implementation to advance sustainable energy solutions in Ghana.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical advisory services to key stakeholders on the implementation of Public Facilities Sustainable Energy Action Plans (PF-SEAP) and national energy efficiency strategies.
• Support the design and implementation of financing mechanisms for renewable energy and energy efficiency investments in public (state-owned) facilities.
• Facilitate the mobilization of financial resources from private sector actors (e.g., investors, banks) and multilateral institutions for RE and EE initiatives.
• Develop and deliver training programs for partners on preparing high-quality funding proposals for energy projects.
• Advise relevant stakeholders on implementing energy efficiency regulations in public and commercial buildings, including accreditation processes for energy performance certification bodies.
• Oversee training and advisory services for energy auditors, with a focus on supporting and promoting female auditors in conducting energy audits.
• Design and implement awareness and information campaigns on renewable energy and energy efficiency targeting employees of public institutions.
• Plan, organize, and facilitate technical working group meetings and bilateral engagements with partner organizations.
• Strengthen collaboration and dialogue with partners while supporting public relations activities.
• Ensure effective knowledge management and facilitate knowledge transfer to implementing partners and external stakeholders.
• Monitor and evaluate project activities and deliver regular reports to partners and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).

Qualifications and Experience

• Master’s degree in a relevant technical field such as Energy Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Business Administration.
• Additional qualifications in renewable energy and energy efficiency are highly desirable.
• Demonstrated expertise or formal qualification in climate finance is essential.
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant professional experience in a similar role.
• Proven experience with renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies, along with strong knowledge of international policies in energy efficiency, renewable energy, and climate finance.
• Excellent command of English (written and spoken).
• Experience in carbon markets is an added advantage.
• Strong proficiency in modern IT tools, including MS Outlook and MS Teams.
• Demonstrated experience in event planning and strong organizational and management skills.
• Proactive mindset with a commitment to continuous learning and adaptability to institutional change.
• Strong results orientation, accountability, and willingness to take responsibility.

How to Apply

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