An EU-funded project in Lesotho is seeking the services of a Policy Senior Technical Advisor and a Policy Technical Advisor

Background 

Universal access to modern and sustainable energy – a prerequisite for economic growth and poverty alleviation – is not yet achieved in Lesotho. Making use of the great potential for renewable energy and developing a corresponding conducive business environment and overcoming existing regulatory and financial challenges can pave the way to achieving SDG 7 including positive impacts on the environment, climate, and a green and resilient economy.

The Global Energy Transformation Programme (GET.pro), implemented by GIZ, is a European multi-donor platform delivering on international energy and climate goals. GET.pro in coordination with the EU Delegation in Maseru has designed a dedicated country window to support energy sector development in Lesotho over a period of three years.

To this end, two initiatives will be deployed in Lesotho: GET.transform providing technical assistance to the public sector on long-term energy planning, on- and off-grid regulation and market development as well as renewable energy grid integration. GET.invest mobilising investment in renewable energy by supporting project developers and companies towards investment readiness and linking them with suitable financiers.

GET.transform is looking to fill the Senior Policy Advisor position, to support the implementation of and coordinate activities for GET.transform (public sector support) in Lesotho. GET.transform is also looking to fill the Policy Advisor position for the same purpose.

GET.transform Policy Senior Technical Advisor

The Senior Policy Advisor will implement and coordinate activities to support public sector partner institutions such as the Ministry of Natural Resources, the Lesotho Electricity and Water Authority, the Lesotho Electricity Corporation, the Lesotho Electricity Generation Company, or others. The Senior Policy Advisor will work under the supervision of the Country Window Coordinator for Lesotho and in close coordination with the EU-Delegation, the Lesotho government and other key stakeholders and will be a member of the highly motivated and agile global GET.pro team. The position provides the opportunity to undertake a highly impactful assignment, and the ability to network with multiple stakeholders in an exciting market environment. The position includes coordination with the GIZ South Africa where Lesotho forms part of the GIZ regional cluster.

Full details for GET.transform Policy Senior Technical Advisor

GET.transform Policy Technical Advisor

The Policy Advisor will implement and coordinate activities to support public sector partner institutions such as the Ministry of Natural Resources, the Lesotho Electricity and Water Authority, the Lesotho Electricity Corporation, the Lesotho Electricity Generation Company, or others. The Policy Advisor will work under the supervision of the Country Window Coordinator for Lesotho and in close coordination with the EU-Delegation, the Lesotho government and other key stakeholders and will be a member of the highly motivated and agile global GET.pro team. The position provides the opportunity to undertake a highly impactful assignment, and the ability to network with multiple stakeholders in an exciting market environment. The position includes coordination with the GIZ South Africa where Lesotho forms part of the GIZ regional cluster.

Full details for GET.transform Policy Technical Advisor position