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Technical Intern - Sun4water

Closing: Apr 10, 2024

13 days remaining

Published: Mar 27, 2024 (1 day ago)

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Background

Sun4Water is a program

implemented by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für internationale Zusamenarbeit (GIZ)
and financed by the German Climate and Technology Initiative (DKTI) through theGerman Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). Itcontributes to the joint international, multi-donor initiative Water and Energyfor Food (WE4F).

 The Sun4Water program promotes

the development and dissemination of climate-friendly, energy- andwater-efficient solar-powered irrigation systems (SPIS) and through itsholistic, multiscale approach:

 

  1. Contributes to increasing agricultural productivity and

    food security, strengthening resilience of smallholder farmers in the agri-food
  2. value chain.
  1. Supports educational institutions and MSMEs through

    capacity building, business development, improved access to finance and cross
  2. sectoral dialogues.
  • Promotes sustainable use of SPIS technologies

    and mainstreams them in political frameworks and processes.
  • Additionally, Sun4Water aims at

    further developing and adapting the existing SPIS toolbox as wellas creating a SPIS Knowledge Network.

     The program implements capacity

    development activities at the micro, meso and macro levels across 6 WE4Fcountries in East and West Africa including Mali, Niger, Togo, Malawi, Kenyaand Ethiopia. The implementation process is carried out in cooperation with GIZpartner projects.


    Responsibilities
    Background

    Sun4Water is a program

    implemented by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für internationale Zusamenarbeit (GIZ)
    and financed by the German Climate and Technology Initiative (DKTI) through theGerman Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). Itcontributes to the joint international, multi-donor initiative Water and Energyfor Food (WE4F).

     The Sun4Water program promotes

    the development and dissemination of climate-friendly, energy- andwater-efficient solar-powered irrigation systems (SPIS) and through itsholistic, multiscale approach:

     

    1. Contributes to increasing agricultural productivity and

      food security, strengthening resilience of smallholder farmers in the agri-food
    2. value chain.
    1. Supports educational institutions and MSMEs through

      capacity building, business development, improved access to finance and cross
    2. sectoral dialogues.
  • Promotes sustainable use of SPIS technologies

    and mainstreams them in political frameworks and processes.
  • Additionally, Sun4Water aims at

    further developing and adapting the existing SPIS toolbox as wellas creating a SPIS Knowledge Network.

     The program implements capacity

    development activities at the micro, meso and macro levels across 6 WE4Fcountries in East and West Africa including Mali, Niger, Togo, Malawi, Kenyaand Ethiopia. The implementation process is carried out in cooperation with GIZpartner projects.


    A. Summary of responsibilities

    The key

    responsibility of the intern is to support the technical team to ensure
    delivery of the various technical
    mandates of the program.
    The Intern will performthe following tasks:

    With the

    guidance and assistance of the technical team, the candidate contributes withhis/her technical background to the thematic focus of the program, the nexus of water, energy,and food production/processing.Specific fields include solar powered irrigation, solar cooling, solar milling, circular water economy and others. The candidate will ensure the below tasks are dispensed:
    • Supporting the technical advisors in designing

      and implementing the database management tools for various operations being
    • implemented by the program.
  • Designs and develop field data collection tools

    for pilots and field sites that have been set up by the program.
  • Undertake field data collection, measurement and verification using approved tools,

    methodologies, and approaches.
  • Provide analysis and develop presentation on technical data sets and information provided

    by the team or collected
  • by self.
  • Engage technical partners on various issues

    including database creation, data aggregation as guided or instructed by the
  • technical team.
  • Design, develop, proofread, and edit technical

    factsheets, blogs and summaries on topics or materials identified/provided by the technical team.
  • Participate in identified forums and meetings

    and develop summaries
  • and/or minutes of the same.
  • Assist in other technical and administrative duties

    upon request.
  •  

    B. Qualifications/requirements Qualifications
    • Bachelor’s/ Master’s degree in energy technology, computer science, ICT, engineering, or related fields

    • Background experience in techno-economic data collection, analysis,

      and presentation
  • Excellent command of English and Kiswahili.

  • Additional competences
    • High proficiency in the use of ICT technologies and computer applications, especially MS Excel

    • Excellent communication skills

    • Strong organizational competence

    • Able to work in a multicultural environment.

    • Good coordination competencies and ability to multitask.

    F. Timing and Duration of Assignment

    •  The duration of the internship will be 6 months 

    G. Duty station

    • The interns will be based in GIZ Offices in Nairobi

    H. Submission of Application

    Vacancy Reference Number: GIZ/Sun4water/03/03/2024

    GIZ is an equal opportunity employer.

    All applications should be received by 10th April 2024.

    Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.


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