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As an international cooperation enterprise for sustainable development with worldwide operations, the federally owned Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH supports the German Government in achieving its development-policy objectives. It provides viable, forward-looking solutions for political, economic, ecological and social development in a globalised world. GIZ promotes complex reforms and change processes. Its corporate objective is to improve people’s living conditions on a sustainable basis. For more information see: www.giz.de

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is seeking to fill the position of:

Energy Advisor

The overall purpose of the post

The Energy Advisor will support the municipalities in implementating project objectives with a focus on enhancing the municipal planning framework for investments in Energy Efficiency (EE) and Small-Scale Renewable Energy (SC-RE) in alignment with Kosovo’s Law on Climate Change and the National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP).

The Advisor will provide technical support, advice and policy guidance to pilot municipalities and relevant stakeholders in developing Municipal Energy and Climate Action Plans (MECAPs), with a focus on integrating EE and RE into local planning processes. Additionally, the Advisor will also work closely with the Association of Kosovo Municipalities (AKM) to strengthen structured learning, exchange, and inter-municipal cooperation in energy and climate planning. The role requires coordination with other project components ensuring that

both municipal and the ministrial levels are well coordinated and informed.

Main tasks and responsibilities

The Advisor performs the following:

• Advise, support and coordinate municipalities in developing MECAPs aligned with the NECP and Kosovo’s Law on Climate Change.
• Provide technical and policy guidance on integrating EE and SC-RE priorities into municipal development and investment planning.
• Contribute to the development of a standardized MECAP template in collaboration with central institutions and project partners.
• Support municipalities in identifying and preparing bankable SC-RE project ideas and facilitating access to financing through KEEF, municipal budgets, or IFIs.
• Coordinate capacity development and institutional strengthening for municipal departments responsible for energy and climate planning.
• Facilitate structured knowledge exchange among municipalities through the Energy Efficiency Collegium within the Association of Kosovo Municipalities (AKM).
• Support the AKM in organizing workshops, peer learning formats, and dissemination of best practices from MECAP development.
• Liaise with central government counterparts, donor partners, and financial institutions on municipal energy policy and investment frameworks.
• Monitor project activities and coordinate between municipalities, AKM, ME and other international organizations to achieve the project objectives.
• Assist the Project Manager with project management tasks upon request, including coordination, reporting, and strategic planning assistance.
• Perform other duties as assigned by project management.

Required qualifications, competencies and experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in energy policy, economics, public administration, or energy-engeneering related field; a Master’s degree is an asset.

Professional experience

• At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in municipal energy or climate planning, energy policy, or economic development.
• Experience working with or advising municipalities, public institutions, or associations in the areas of policy, strategy development, or investment planning.
• Familiarity with Kosovo’s legal and policy frameworks on energy efficiency, climate change, and municipal governance.
• Knowledge of financing instruments for municipal EE and RE investments is an asset.

Other knowledge, additional competences

• Fluency in English is required; knowledge of German is an added value.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent coordination, and facilitation skills.
• Ability to manage multi-stakeholder processes and foster inter-municipal cooperation.
• Strategic, proactive, and team-oriented mindset with attention to detail.

Location: GIZ Office Pristina

Expected start date: September/October 2025

How to apply?

Interested and, suitably qualified and experienced candidates are invited to submit their electronic application in English, in PDF version, to application.kosovo@giz.de

• CV (Europass template is recommended)
• Letter of motivation
• Diploma(s), references/recommendations
• Exclusively to ensure transparency and avoid any potential conflict of interest, please provide the name(s) of any individuals who are related to you or you may know that have either previously worked for or are currently employed by GIZ, to the best of your knowledge (GIZ, in this case, will act in accordance with Article 13 of the Law No. 06/L –082 on Protection of Personal Data)
• Subject of the email: Name & Surname - Energy Advisor

Applications that do not meet these rules will not be considered!

Deadline for the application: 13th of August 2025

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted and invited to the next stage of recruitment.

GIZ encourages female candidates, candidates from ethnic communities, and candidates with a disability to apply.

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