The Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources (BUNDESANSTALT FÜR GEOWISSENSCHAFTEN UND ROHSTOFFE, BGR) is searching for a

to be employed as soon as possible until 31.01.2014.

The position is part of BGR´s contribution to the establishment of Regional Geothermal Coordination Unit attached to the African Union Commission (AUC) under the BGR-GEOTHERM Programme II.

I. Responsibilities and duties:

• Supporting the African Union Commission (AUC) in the installation and management of the Regional Geothermal Coordination Unit (RGCU);
• Developing workplans, formulating management guidelines, budgets, concept papers etc.;
• Developing the capacity of AUC-personnel, policy makers and private investors in geothermal related tasks;
• Developing and/or harmonizing renewable energy policies, mining laws, geothermal concessioning and permits as well as fiscal support efforts;
• Introducing harmonized procedure rules for private sector investment (IPP, PPP Projects);
• Promoting the Geothermal Risk Mitigation Funds GRMF amongst public and/or private stakeholders;
• Establishing and promoting a webpage reflecting RGCU´s work and raising additional funding for the GRMF;
• Facilitating the establishment of the East African Geothermal Association.

II. Qualifications:

• M.Sc. (or equivalent) in geosciences or in economics with emphasis on development cooperation;
• Sound and competent knowledge and perennial experiences in policy and regulatory framework development within the renewable energy sector, especially in the field of geothermal energy;
• Progressively responsible experience in project management as well as in the leadership and coordination of project teams. Work experience in developing countries would be an asset.
• Knowledge of energy-political interactions and the regulatory regimes in East Africa;
• Strong communication and organisational skills, consulting competencies;
• Teamwork ability, comfortable to work in an interdisciplinary and multi-cultural environment;
• Outstanding English language skills; knowledge of French is desirable;
• Standard office software skills;
• Capability to work in tropical areas.

After preparation at BGR in Hannover and in Bad Honnef the employee will work continuously in Addis Abeba/ Ethiopia. Payment is based on E13 or E 14 due to the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD), additional payment for missions abroad will be provided. BGR is an equal opportunities employer.

We ask you to provide us with your detailed application referring to "Geothermal Consulting of the African Union Commission" and application number B 134/11/EW including CV and copies of relevant certificates. Please send your application until the 05.12.2011 to

Information about BGR can be found at www.bgr.bund.de.

For more information, you are welcome to contact franca.schwarz@bgr.de, or by phone +49/511/643-2325.