Technical Advisor – Business Development Support

Responsibilities & Tasks The promotion of renewable energy products is to a large extend a question of business development. Malawi provides very challenging conditions for business to succeed, particularly if the business is based on imported products like PV-based technologies. Under ENGAGE, EnDev is subscribing to an approach of professionalising SMEs in Malawi to become Due Dilligence ready and Carbon finance ready. This requires that management systems are brought up to international standards and are implemented systematically. In this light, the Technical Advisor (BDS) will be responsible for the following: Work in an integrated, inter-disciplinary team addressing energy access across all commissions of EnDev Malawi Support the team leader (based in Malawi) in general project management Provide technical support to all activities on business development support including supporting company needs assessments, provision of BDS and assessment of results Lead the conceptualisation of measures and activities to improve efficiencies of supported companies including digitalisation and readiness for due diligence and carbon finance Conduct research on the latest market development in the supported renewable energy markets including innovations in consumer finance, distribution & marketing and digitalisation Provide relevant information and coordinate with cross-cutting functions including Communication, Monitoring and Evaluation, Knowledge management and Gender Work closely with technical experts on PV-PUE, Cooking and RBF to ensure a holistic professionalization approach is realised Prepare relevant procurements and service contract request, managing consultants and ensuring proper documentation of all contracts Collaboration in the conceptual (further) development of innovative approaches and in the creation of concepts for business development. This applies in particular to the discussions with REIAMA on overcoming the FOREX limitations through collaboration with agricultural producers and exporters as a mechanism to earn FOREX outside Malawi. Collaborate with other Technical Advisors within GIZ to ensure smooth information flow, facilitate the successful translation of national-level activities to district-level implementation, and contribute to knowledge sharing and capacity strengthening in the energy sector Other duties and tasks at the request of management. GIZ is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals regardless of gender, disability, race, ethnicity, religion, age, or any other protected characteristic. We embrace diversity and believe that inclusivity in the workplace is essential to our success, and we are committed to creating a work environment where all employees are valued and respected.