GIZ - Computer Scientist / IT Expert

The German Development Cooperation (GIZ) is looking for a Computer Scientist / IT Expert with expertise in data management and software development to join the Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy team in Chisinau. The project component is financed jointly by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and other European donors.

This position is planned to start in September 2024 and last for a 12-month period with the possibility to be extended, based on a successful employment period and project extension. The Computer Scientist / IT Expert will be in charge of providing technical advice to the project’s energy advisors and GIZ’s implementing partners towards tailor-made software development and maintenance in the energy sector, energy data management and data base development, dedicated websites and public application platforms for Moldovan citizens, training measures for staff responsible for data management in public administrations, related internal procedures and workflows linked to data management and support program funding application handling.

The permanent workplace for this position is in Chisinau. The overall responsibilities covered by this position are as follows:

• Advising GIZ and the partner institution(s): deliver first-hand knowledge and expertise / ad-hoc advice on software development and maintenance related to energy data and in the context of the National Energy Information System; consult the GIZ team and the project implementing partners on data management-related set-ups of staff, trainings and qualification, hardware, software, internal processes, and security; perform / develop scientific programming code and/or improvements of existing programming code where applicable; actively stees and contribute to website design and public support program funding application platforms; prepare, launch and steer the implementation of tenders for external services related to IT and software development; advise GIZ Moldova and its partners on cyber security and data security; support the implementing partners (Ministry of Energy, CNED) in setting-up data bases and manage energy-related data; support the energy advisors of the team on non-IT-related activities where necessary.
• Knowledge management, networking and cooperation: research / compile relevant information to be shared with the main stakeholders of the project; draft studies or policy recommendations linked to IT in the energy sector; draw reports and presentation documents, including good practices on international level; contribute to knowledge sharing inside GIZ and perform trainings in dedicated IT fields; contribute to the project's PR and communication campaigns and activities; support cooperation, regular contact and dialogue between the project partners, relevant organisations and non-governmental stakeholders in the project environment; prepare appropriate input for various project reports including annual reports and outreach material; assist in the general project and activity planning and develops project concepts including the preparation, organisation and moderation of planning workshops and exercises and their implementation, management, monitoring, quality management, evaluation, communication and documentation; actively shares experiences in GIZ's Sectoral Networks and internal working groups.

Required qualifications:

• Bachlor’s or Master's degree in computer sciences, IT, software engineering or related areas
• recognized expertise and work experience in data management, software development, web development and/or cyber security
• solid understanding of the Moldovan governance structures especially in the energy sector
• at least 5 years professional experience related to data management and tailor-made software with preference in the consultancy sector
• language skills: native Moldovan and excellent English (both spoken and written); knowledge of German an asset
• strong work ethics and sense of responsibility
• diplomatic and context-sensitive facilitation skills and skills for arbitration in case of dissent among stakeholders
• organizational and task / activity management skills
• ability and willingness to work in the international development cooperation context and provide advisory services and consultancy in a political set-up
• very good communication skills and commitment to teamwork
• ability to provide substantive, clear and concise contributions to knowledge products
• willingness to upskill as required by the tasks to be performed within the project - corresponding measures will be agreed with the management
• skills in defining problems, collecting data and processing information
• ability to organize, to work independently and to meet deadlines
• ability to transmit knowledge in a user-oriented way
• result-oriented performance
• willingness to travel (locally and abroad) occasionally
• Moldovan citizenship or holding permanent resident status in Moldova. 

Applications, including detailed CV, references, and motivation letter (in English) shall be sent not later than 29^th of July 2024, time 15:00 to the address hr-giz-moldova@giz.de .

Please mention the position name in the title of your application message. Only shortlisted candidates will be asked for an interview. The finalist will be offered a fixed-term employment contract based on a 40-hour weekly work programme and concluded in line with the national labour legislation.

Please note that applications received after the deadline will not be considered. GIZ retains the discretion to re-advertise the position, to cancel the recruitment or offer an appointment at a lower grade or with a modified job description.

GIZ is committed to employment equity in the workplace and encourages qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply.