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Electricity Sector Strategic Planning Expert

As a federal enterprise, GIZ supports the German Government in achieving its objectives in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development.
For our operations in Saudi Arabia/Riyadh, we are looking for a/an

Electricity Sector Strategic Planning Expert

JOB-ID: 13526

Field of activity

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) is a state owned, non-profit organisation. We work worldwide in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development. GIZ International Services (IS) is an integral division of GIZ. We offer the experience, the regional and technical know-how of GIZ in the global market and provide international clients with expertise in terms of economic and result-oriented services.

GIZ is seeking various experts in different fields for the Deputy Ministry for Electricity Affairs, which is part of the Ministry of Water and Electricity in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The aim of the Deputy Ministry of Electricity Affairs is to manage all areas of generation, transmission and distribution of electricity in Saudi Arabia. One main objective is on the one hand, the supply of competitive and reliable electric power. On the other hand, the Deputy Ministry is keen to reduce environmental impacts of power generation, through application of state of the art technologies.
For the further development of the Deputy Ministry and securing the further supply of competitive, reliable and sustainable electric power, GIZ is looking for an Electricity Sector Strategic Planning Expert.
For more information about the Deputy Ministry see: http://www.mowe.gov.sa/English/electricitysector.aspx

Your tasks

• Develop an electricity sector strategy
• Prepare the visions and plans that can help the Deputy Ministry to undertake its role to develop the electricity sector in accordance with the electricity law
• Identify the requirements that are needed so that the Deputy Ministry for Electricity Affairs can perform its tasks within the framework of the electricity law
• Develop and conduct trainings for the Deputy Ministry staff
• Prepare and implement all phases of strategic plans
• Develop and identify key performance indicators related to strategic plans and performance of the management
• Provide technical assistance and general consultancy to support the relevant management units.

Your profile

• At least MSc degree in the relevant field (i.e. electrical engineering, economics, electrical law, etc.)
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience
• Experience of commercial, environmental and regulating issues concerning the electricity business
• Experience in developing and implementing strategy plans in the electricity sector
• Knowledge of the relevant software
• Excellent managerial, administrative and analytical skills
• Proven interpersonal, communication and document-drafting skills
• Capacity to work in a multicultural environment
• Excellent command of English (written and oral) and communication skills
• Arabic would be an asset

Assignment period

As soon as possible for 12 months (extension of contract is most likely)

What we offer you

Other information

If you are interested, please do not hesitate to apply.
Contact department:
Thomas Doering
++49 - (0)6196 - 79 - 2133

https://person.gtz.de/www/index.php?ac=jobad&id=13526