The position supports, advice, and partially manages; in particular:

• Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Key Team Lead (KTL) RE-Tech team from acquisition, planning, costing, procurement, through implementation to closure for technical and strategic issues.
• Collaborate with project stakeholders to define clear objectives and strategies for promoting productive use of electricity in off-grid communities.
• Support with administrative tasks in the absence of the RE-Tech team lead in solar related fields.
• Coordinate end users regarding solar items or possibly ICS and provide them with orientation and other technical training.
• Secure timeliness, respect to GIZ rules and discipline within the Endev Team.
• Prepare and submit periodic progress reports to project stakeholders, including findings, challenges, and recommendations.

The Technician performs the following tasks:

Tasks

Technical 

The Technical Advisor on PUE

• Collecting data on renewable energy systems for testing or research analysis.
• Conduct a thorough needs assessment to identify potential productive use activities suitable for the target communities.
• Assess the existing electricity infrastructure and recommend necessary upgrades or modifications.
• Research and assess appropriate technologies and equipment (e.g., machinery, appliances) for productive use.
• Provide recommendations on the selection and procurement of equipment.

• Supports and Training 

The Technical Advisor on PUE

• Analyse local markets to identify opportunities and challenges related to productive use of electricity.
• Evaluate the demand for electric-powered products and services within the target communities.
• Develop training programs and materials for local community members, entrepreneurs, and businesses on utilizing electricity for income-generating activities.
• Facilitate training workshops and knowledge transfer sessions.
• Establish and nurture partnerships with relevant organizations, government agencies, and local community leaders.
• Collaborate with financial institutions to facilitate access to financing options for electrification and productive use projects.
• Provide basic training package to end users or partners when the need arises.
• Provide technical assistance remotely.

• Monitoring and Evaluation

The Technical Advisor on PUE

• Develop a monitoring and evaluation framework to assess the impact of the initiative.
• Regularly collect and analyse data to track progress and make necessary adjustments.
• Keep track and take note of any known maintenance need.
• Provide technical specification to colleagues and procurement for buying of solar products and spear part.

• Other duties/additional tasks

The Technical Advisor on PUE

• assists other experts, if necessary, as translator
• Secure soft and Hard copy structures for relevant document in the absence of the RE-tech team lead
• Follow-up on all technical requests from EnDev partners as instructed by the KTL RE-Tech
• Continue with the filing system of both soft and Hard copy of Documents.
• performs other duties and tasks at the request of management.

• Deliverables:

• Needs assessment report.
• Market analysis report.
• Training materials and workshop reports.
• Technology assessment and equipment recommendations.
• Progress reports at regular intervals.
• Final project report summarizing achievements and recommendations.

• Required qualifications, competences, and experience.

Qualifications 

• A degree in a relevant field (e.g., electrical engineering, renewable energy, rural development).

Professional experience

• At least 1-2 years’ work experience in a comparable position with references

Other knowledge, additional competences

• ideally, a knowledge of Kerio, or the European language widely used in the country.
• sensitivity in handling and disposing of documents which may be important.
• Demonstrated experience in off-grid electrification, renewable energy, and productive use projects.
• Strong knowledge of local communities and cultural sensitivities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Project management and coordination experience.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• good working knowledge of ITC technologies (related software, phone, fax, email, the internet) and computer applications (e.g. MS Office, Access or other database programme)
• willingness to upskill as required by the tasks to be performed – corresponding measures are agreed with management.