Off-Grid Regulation and Market Development
Off-Grid Regulation and Market Development
The project will provide technical assistance to advance the energy transition in partner countries worldwide, through the GIZ-implemented GET.transform programme.
It will support public institutions and regional organisations in strengthening the regulatory frameworks and market conditions needed for renewable energy investment and improved electricity access.Services will cover on-grid and off-grid regulation and market development, including electricity sector reform, power market design, renewable energy procurement, electricity tariffs, regional power trading, mini-grid regulation and standalone energy systems. Legal advice, capacity development and knowledge sharing will complement the technical work.
Gender equality and social inclusion will be integrated into advisory services and supported through a dedicated gender strategy and action plan.
Implementation will be demand-driven, with experts mobilised for specific assignments combining remote support and missions to partner countries. Regional coverage includes Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, MENA, Southeast Asia and Oceania.
Job description
Key responsibilities:
- Lead the development of studies, strategies and regulatory frameworks for mini-grids and standalone energy system;
- Advise on licensing, concessions, tariff setting, financial models and competitive procurement;
- Develop or review technical guidelines, standards and contractual and operational frameworks;
- Support relevant social impact assessments and capacity development for partner institutions;
- Integrate gender and inclusion considerations into advisory work.
Qualifications
- A PhD in economics, natural sciences, engineering or law;
- At least 20 years of professional experience in the energy sector, including 10 years in off-grid regulation and market development;
- Major contributions to, or leadership of, at least 12 relevant studies, strategies or frameworks at national or regional level;
- At least 6 years of experience in one of the following regions: Sub-Saharan Africa; Southeast Asia (ASEAN) and Oceania; or Central and South America and the Caribbean;
- Four years of relevant teaching experience, or equivalent training delivery;
- English at C1 level. We are seeking complementary profiles with French, Spanish or Portuguese at C1 level.
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