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

About the Organization

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 across 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 – dealing with renewable energy and energy efficiency
• Training and Sustainable Growth for decent jobs
• Peaceful and Inclusive Societies – focusing on good governance

Project Overview

GIZ supports the Covenant of Mayors Sub-Saharan Africa (CoM SSA) initiative 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 and to provide targeted technical assistance for infrastructure project preparation. This includes advisory services for financing, private-sector engagement, and the integration of inclusive, participatory planning approaches—particularly in energy transition, urban resilience, and adaptation to climate change.

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 Overview

The Technical Advisor will support the development and implementation of technically sound, finance-ready infrastructure projects, with a focus on energy systems, sustainable mobility, and smart solutions.

Position Details

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