Technical Advisor (Energy, Infrastructure & Access to Finance) at GIZ

About GIZ

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) is a public-benefit federal enterprise working in more than 100 countries worldwide. We work on behalf of the German Government and support public and private sector clients in a wide variety of areas, including economic development and employment, energy and environment, and peace and security.

Our activities cover three priority areas:

• Energy and Climate – renewable energy and energy efficiency
• Training and Sustainable Growth for decent Jobs
• Peaceful and Inclusive Societies – good governance

Project Overview

GIZ supports the Covenant of Mayors for Sub-Saharan Africa (CoM SSA) through its current implementation phase (Phase IV). This phase aims to significantly scale the initiative's impact by enhancing access to finance for climate-resilient urban infrastructure.

GIZ works in close collaboration with selected CoM SSA cities to:

• Strengthen climate-resilient urban planning
• Provide targeted technical assistance for infrastructure project preparation
• Deliver advisory services for financing and private-sector engagement
• Integrate inclusive, participatory planning approaches

Through CoM SSA, local authorities across Sub-Saharan Africa make voluntary political commitments to implement climate and energy strategies aligned with long-term goals for climate change mitigation, adaptation, and equitable access to sustainable energy.

Role and Responsibilities

The Technical Advisor will support the development and implementation of technically sound, finance-ready infrastructure projects, with a focus on:

• Energy systems
• Sustainable mobility
• Smart solutions

Job Details

• Location: Accra, Ghana
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Category: Engineering