Junior Advisor for Communications, Monitoring and Evaluation: South African – German Energy Programme, Capacities for the Energy Transition (SAGEN-CET)
Reports to: Head of Programme – SAGEN-CET
Duration: Until – 31/12/2026
BACKGROUND
The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is a global service provider in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development dedicated to shaping a future worth living around the world. As a public-benefit federal enterprise, GIZ supports the German Government and many public and private sector clients in achieving their objectives in international cooperation in around 120 countries. Its work in South Africa is carried out primarily on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). Some of the core areas of cooperation are climate, energy and just transition. GIZ supports South Africa in developing an environmentally sustainable and secure energy infrastructure and enhancing energy efficiency.
The South African-German Energy Programme (SAGEN) collaborates with South African partners to support the country’s transition to a sustainable energy future. SAGEN is implemented by GIZ and co-funded be the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) in cooperation with the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE), the National Treasury (NT), Eskom, the South African Local Government Association (SALGA), the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) and the National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA).
SAGEN’s focus areas are:
- Capacity building
- Embedded generation in distribution networks
- Gender Mainstreaming
- Municipal energy management systems
- Power sector reform and regulation
- Power systems planning and operation
ABOUT THE POSITION - see full job description download below
SAGEN is looking to fill a position as Junior Advisor for Communications, Monitoring and Evaluation to support results-oriented project implementation, impact communication and public relations.
The successful applicant will combine strong writing and conceptualisation skills with an affinity for data storytelling, a creative mind to develop new and engaging outreach formats, and proven experience in implementing these in cooperation with service providers.
By joining the GIZ energy cluster team in the Pretoria office, you will:
- play a key role in communicating the outcomes of the SAGEN programme;
- be responsible for creating communications content in various formats in coordination with the project team;
- ensure that corporate communication guidelines are adhered to.
You will work in a dynamic and supportive environment. You will enjoy autonomy and the opportunity to further grow into a communications expert for the just energy transition.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Suitable candidates should apply by submitting a motivation letter (max. 2 pages) detailing why they should be the preferred candidate and the value they will bring to the work of SAGEN. This should be accompanied by a detailed CV (max. 2 pages) indicating their nationality with the following subject line “Application for the SAGEN-CET Jnr Advisor for Communications, Monitoring and Evaluation” for the attention of Head of Unit: Human Resource.
We expressly welcome applications from women and historically marginalised groups.
Internal and external applicants submit their application to: recruit-pretoria@giz.de
Closing date for applications: 03 November 2024.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and will be required to conclude an assignment prior to the interview.
Applications without a motivation letter and CVs longer than 2 pages will not be considered!