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:
Contributes to increasing agricultural productivity and
food security, strengthening resilience of smallholder farmers in the agri-food value chain.
Supports educational institutions and MSMEs through
capacity building, business development, improved access to finance and cross 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
perform
the
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:
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 collectedby
self.
Engage technical partners on various issues
including database creation, data aggregation as guided or instructed by thetechnical 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 summariesand/or
minutes
of
the
same.
Assist in other technical and administrative duties
upon request.
B. Qualifications/requirements
QualificationsBachelor’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 competencesHigh 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
G. Duty station
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.