The GIZ Jordan Project Strong Water Utilities (SWU) under the “Water and Energy Cluster” is seeking to hire an “Energy Advisor” based in Jordan- for full-time base employment.

The Strong Water Utility (SWU) project is funded by the German Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and implemented by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH. Its primary objective is to support the actors in the Jordanian water sector to improve their performance and tackle challenges related to institutional development and process improvements aimed at reducing water losses and energy consumption as well as in wastewater management, desalination of brackish water and providing better rural drinking water supplies. 

This project is strategically designed to elevate the performance of water supply, wastewater management, and energy efficiency within the Jordanian water sector.

The project specifically targets professionals and managers within the Ministry of Water and Irrigation (MWI), the Water Authority (WAJ), and the three water utilities (Wus); Aqaba Water Company, AWC; Miyahuna Water Company, MWC; Yarmouk Water Company, YWC. It particularly aims to benefit the Jordanian population, especially in the governorates of Balqa, Mafraq, and Karak. The project will span a four-year period.

Qualifications and specialist knowledge

• BSC in Electrical or Mechanical engineering, BSC or Certification in energy or energy management.      
• Proven knowledge in ISO-50001 process and in energy audits at water utilities.      
• Proven knowledge in Measurement and Verification.      
• 5 years of experience in the domain of energy / energy management.      
• Experience in capacity development interventions, specifically in Energy Efficiency.      
• Advisory experience specifically with Jordanian public institutions.
• Fluent written and oral knowledge of Arabic and English. Knowledge of German language is an asset.

Main Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of ISO-50001 based Energy Management System (EMS) in the Jordanian Water Sector, including Capacity Development of target groups      
• Support the water utilities and Water Authority of Jordan (WAJ) to plan energy audits campaigns aimed at identifying energy saving opportunities, and to integrate these into action and investment plans  
• Support enhancement of the operational staff capacities of the water utilities to improve their operation and maintenance practices.   
• Support the water utilities in establishing energy baselines, in the identification of energy Performance Indicators, and Monitoring & Evaluation of energy performance in their respective water facilities.      
• Supervise consultants and communicate results of energy load measurements and load management plans with water utilities and WAJ
• Assist in planning and monitoring of the project.      
• Coordination with teams of other Outputs (GIZ staff and consulting team)         
• Perform additional tasks as requested by the project manager.     

Location: Amman, travelling to other Water Utilities frequently

Emanating from GIZ’s role in enhancing and promoting the efficiency and competency of its political partners and entities and their respective employees, and in view of GIZ’s aim at maintaining and encouraging the stability of employment at its political partners and entities, this position will not be available to any official employee currently working at any of GIZ’s political partners, governmental ministry, department or entity, including any official employees who are on unpaid leave.

GIZ is committed to gender balance and diversity without distinction as to race, gender or religion, and without discrimination of persons with disabilities. Remuneration will be in accordance with the candidate's qualifications, experience, as well as the scope of responsibility of the job announced and in line with local standards.

GIZ would like to increase the proportion of employees with disability. Applications from persons with disabilities are most welcome.

GIZ will send feedback only to the candidates that are shortlisted and interviewed.