Investment Advisor for GET.invest Lesotho

Reports to: GET.transform and GET.invest Country Window Coordinator Lesotho

Duration: Until 30 June 2026

Duty Station: Lesotho, Maseru

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.invest is looking to fill an Investment Advisor position, to support the implementation and coordinate activities for GET.invest (private sector support) in Lesotho.

Further information: www.global-energy-transformation.eu; www.get-transform.eu and www.get-invest.eu.

CONTEXT OF ASSIGNMENT

GET.invest is looking to fill an Investment Adviser position to implement and coordinate activities to support the private sector in clean energy projects. The Investment 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.

The position is based in Maseru, Lesotho. Travels within Lesotho, the South African Region and to Europe are foreseen.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS (See full job description download below)

The Investment Advisor is expected to undertake the following tasks:

  • Identify needs of private sector partners in Lesotho and provide expert advisory to develop a strategy for addressing them.
  • Supporting the implementation of the GET.invest program activities in accordance with the work plan.
  • Supporting the monitoring and communication of activities, as well as contributing to the communication of GET.invest intervention dissemination products.
  • Liaise and cooperate with the supported association(s) on activities and administrative processes.
  • Manage events in Lesotho from an administrative, logistical, monitoring, communication and technical content point of view.
  • Work with partners to provide various service packages, including market information, B2B events.
  • Support the development of information products/services derived from acquired knowledge.
  • Planning, coordinating and documenting meetings, workshops, seminars and other project activities.
  • Represent GET.invest at relevant national and regional conferences, workshops, seminars and events in collaboration with the country window coordinator.
  • Ensure that the project's internal and external communication is carried out in accordance with GET.invest requirements and standards, in coordination with the program's communication team.
  • Organizing and updating the programme's documentation in the information management system, including updating the database.
  • Updating information on project implementation, documenting and reporting regularly on the project monitoring platform.
  • Assist in writing reports for the project activities.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Suitable candidates should apply for this position by submitting:

  • A motivation letter (concisely 1 page) stating why they should be the preferred candidate and the value they will bring to the work GET.transform and GET.invest programme and their basic salary expectations range.
  • This should be accompanied by a detailed CV indicating their nationality.

Applications should be submitted to: recruit-pretoria@giz.de with subject line “Application for Investment Advisor for GET.invest Lesotho” for the attention of the Head of Human Resources.

NB:      Interviews will be held in Maseru, Lesotho.

Closing date for applications: 17 May 2024.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Applications without a motivation letter will not be considered!