For the Lot 12 EU Framework Contract, Cadena is immediately looking for a Green Transition/ Renewable Energy Specialist for the following mission: “TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO SUPPORT THE NAMIBIAN TRAINING AUTHORITY (NTA) IN IMPROVING THE TVET OFFER RELATED TO THE GREEN TRANSITION”
The global objective of the consultancy is to provide technical assistance (TA) services and technical support measures to the NTA to equip Namibian workers in the formal and informal sectors of the economy, including women, youth, persons with disabilities (PWDs) and marginalised communities with the relevant skills and qualifications necessary to participate in the green energy transition.
Requirements / profile for the Green Transition/ Renewable Energy Specialist (KE-2):
- General description of the position: The Green Transition and Renewable energy expert will be responsible for building technical capacities, developing vocational and educational training (TVET) programs, and fostering workforce readiness in green technologies, particularly in renewable energy and hydrogen industries. He/She will also be responsible to liaise with industries and TVET centers for the design of competency-based training programs and occupational standards tailored to the needs of the renewable energy and hydrogen sector.
- Expert category II (>6 years of experience)
- Completed university studies of at least 3 years, attested by a diploma, in the field of Renewable energy, Engineering, Economy, Climate change or sustainability studies. In its absence, 5 years of equivalent professional experience in addition to the minimum 6 years of general professional experience.
- Specialized certifications in renewable energy (e.g., solar, wind, hydrogen) or green hydrogen technologies will be an asset.
- General professional experience: Minimum of six years’ experience of working in the green energy sector, particularly in renewable energy technologies (solar, wind, hydro, etc.) and emerging fields like hydrogen production, storage, and distribution.
- Experience with public and private led projects related to energy transition, decarbonization, and green industrialization.
- Specific professional experience: In-depth technical knowledge of renewable energy systems (e.g., solar, wind, bioenergy) an/or hydrogen technologies.
- Experience in projects related to the hydrogen value chain, including electrolysis, transportation, storage, and usage in industrial applications will be an asset.
- Experience in developing and implementing skills development programs or TVET initiatives tailored to the needs of the renewable energy and hydrogen industries will be an asset
- Expertise in identifying green job opportunities and developing strategies for workforce reskilling and upskilling in renewable energy, hydrogen, and other low-carbon sectors.
- Experience in stakeholder management and coordination, such as engaging with government institutions, private sector companies, training providers or industry associations.
- Language skills: Fluency in English
Indicative start date: 21/01/2025
Indicative end date: 21/01/2027
Duration of the assignment: 24 months
Minimum number of working days: 150
Normal place of performance: Windhoek, Namibia
Mission(s) outside the normal place of performance and duration: to be determined during inception period
For more information about this assignment, please see the ToR: 404-TenderSpecifications-SEA-2023-30214
Interested experts are kindly requested to contact us and submit their CV at jobs@cadena-idp.com, before Monday 4 November at midday (12:00 hours CET), preferably in EU CV format: CV_Template SEA23_ENG_inhouse
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