The GIZ Jordan Project "Strong Water Utilities” is seeking to hire an “Energy Advisor” for full-time based 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 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.

Qualifications and Specialist Knowledge

• BSc in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Energy Engineering or any area related to energy management.
• 5 years of Experience in Energy Efficiency     
• 5 years of proven knowledge and experience in implementing core elements of Energy Management System (EnMS) as per ISO 50001.      
• Proven experience in energy audits, Measurement and Verification as per IPMVP, data management and energy engineering analysis.
• Proven knowledge in Energy Efficiency aspects in water pumping facilities and water systems.      
• Excellent knowledge in writing reports and using excel sheets (English and Arabic).      
• Very good communication skills.  
• Fluent written and oral knowledge of Arabic and English.

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 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.

The brief profile is not intended to provide a full and complete description.

Where appropriate and reasonable, the position holder is willing to perform tasks outside the scope of the job description.

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 disabilities. Applications from persons with disabilities are most welcome.

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