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La Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH est présente au Cameroun depuis le début des années 1960. Le bureau régional du Cameroun est également chargé de coordonner les activités de la GIZ au Tchad, en République centrafricaine, au Gabon et à Sao Tomé & Principe.

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INTERNAL/EXTERNAL CALL FOR APPLICATION FOR THE RECRUITMENT OF A TECHNICAL ADVISOR - URBAN DEVELOPMENT, MITIGATION AND ADAPTATION FOR THE PROJECT OF THE DEUTSCHE GESELLSCHAFT FÜR INTERNATIONALE ZUSAMMENARBEIT GmbH (GIZ/CoM SSA), BASED IN YAOUNDE

A. CONTEXT

The Covenant of Mayors in Sub-Saharan Africa (CoM SSA) represents the regional chapter of the Global Covenant of Mayors (GCoM), the world’s largest alliance of over 13,000 cities and sub-national governments committed to ambitious climate action. 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. To date, over 380 cities in the region have joined the initiative.

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) supports CoM SSA through its current implementation phase (Phase IV), which 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.

CoM SSA is co-funded by the European Union (EU), the German Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and the Spanish Agency for International Development (AECID) and is co-implemented by GIZ, the Agence Française de Développement (AFD), Expertise France (EF), and the Agencia Española de Cooperación Internacional para el Desarrollo (AECID). BMZ's contribution is commissioned through the GIZ Multi-Donor Platform Climate-Resilient Infrastructure Investments in Cities (CIVIC), including the CoM SSA and the C40 Cities Finance Facility (CFF). The CIVIC platform supports cities in advancing inclusive, climate-smart infrastructure by fostering international partnerships and leveraging public and private investment for resilient urban development.

GIZ implements CoM SSA Phase IV in collaboration with national and local stakeholders in four focus countries—Cameroon, Ghana, Kenya, and Nigeria. The GIZ CIVIC–CoM SSA team operates from Brussels, Berlin, Bonn, and in-country offices across the focal countries, ensuring close coordination between local implementation and global policy dialogue.

As part of the implementation of its activities in Cameroon, the Project Covenant of Mayors in Sub-Saharan Africa (GIZ/CoM SSA) is looking for an Advisor in urban development, mitigation and adaptation; a position to be based in Yaoundé.

B. AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY

The Technical Advisor will contribute to strategically implementing climate-responsive urban development measures under the given framework. The position focuses on strengthening local government capacities in climate action planning, facilitating the development of bankable adaptation and mitigation infrastructure projects, and advancing resilient urban systems. The advisor will provide high-level technical assistance, promote multi-stakeholder engagement, and ensure knowledge transfer across all project components to foster systemic change and urban climate resilience.

Within this framework, the incumbent has the following responsibilities.

C. RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the supervision of his/her line manager, the incumbent will work on the following activities:

1. Integrated climate action planning & governance advisory

• Support the formulation and institutionalization of integrated climate and energy action plans (SEACAPS) and sectoral strategies that are gender responsive and climate-sensitive and in line with national mandates and CoM SSA guidelines,
• Facilitate mainstreaming of climate and gender considerations across existing local development frameworks,
• Promote participatory and data-driven planning methodologies and support climate budgeting initiatives.

2. Project preparation & infrastructure advisory

• Provide technical support in the identification, conceptualization, and early-stage development of climate-resilient infrastructure projects,
• Apply climate risk-informed, nature-based, gender-responsive and low-emission planning approaches for sectors such as energy, waste, water, transport, and urban greening,
• Support pre-feasibility assessments and liaise with potential financiers and implementing partners,
• Provide tailored technical assistance to local administrations to develop bankable projects in the areas of climate mitigation, adaptation and energy access Selection, steering and professional backstopping of national (and international) consultants as well as quality assurance of the work results in the field of sustainable urban energy and climate related in-vestments.

3. Capacity development & institutional strengthening

• Design and implement capacity-building strategies for urban actors on climate policy, planning, and project development,
• Facilitate technical dialogues, peer-learning exchanges, and regional cooperation between municipalities,
• Strengthen institutional readiness for accessing climate finance and managing infrastructure investments,
• Implement capacity building measures for local administrations through topical workshops, seminars and training on project preparation and financing, SEACAP development, etc.,
• Conceptualize, prepare and implement workshops, seminars, conferences or other events on knowledge/peer exchange subjects relevant to the CoM SSA activities.

4. Stakeholder engagement & strategic partnerships

• Coordinate with national and sub-national authorities, development partners, civil society, and private sector actors,
• Promote alignment with national climate strategies and regional frameworks,
• Facilitate investment matchmaking and engagement with development finance institutions (DFIs) and climate funds.

5. Monitoring, reporting & knowledge dissemination

• Develop and apply results-based monitoring frameworks to track the progress of climate action and infrastructure project pipelines,
• Synthesize findings and best practices into strategic communication products, technical briefs, and learning materials,
• Ensure internal and external reporting complies with programme and donor requirements.

6. General obligations

• Familiarize with GIZ's planning, implementation, information procedures and the changes occurring at this level
• Familiarize with other GIZ program components and projects, concepts and levels of progress, and know the relevant experts and collaborators
• Represent and defend the interests of the project
• Perform important tasks for the project as instructed by line manager, even if they are not explicitly mentioned in the job description.

7. Other responsibilities

The incumbent will:Perform other activities and duties as directed by his/her supervisor.

Requirements

D. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

To carry out these activities, the incumbent must have the following qualifications:

1. Qualification

Advanced university degree (master’s level or equivalent) in Urban Planning, Environmental Engineering, Geospatial Science, Climate Policy, Sustainable Infrastructure, or a related field.

2. Professional experience

• At least five (5) years of progressive experience in design, implementation, or advisory support of urban climate mitigation and adaptation measures, focusing on project preparation, climate action planning, or resilient infrastructure development.
• Proven expertise in climate-resilient urban infrastructure (e.g., flood management, nature-based solutions, green buildings, or sustainable mobility), low-emission technologies, and urban and peri-urban contexts adaptation strategies.
• Demonstrated capability to support local governments in climate action planning, participatory urban governance processes, and cross-sectoral integration of climate resilience into spatial and investment planning.
• Experience working with development partners, climate finance institutions, or public-private consortia to mobilize investment for mitigation and adaptation initiatives at the city level.
• Competence in applying digital platforms, GIS, and data-driven tools for urban diagnostics, climate risk mapping, infrastructure planning, and MRV (monitoring, reporting, verification) systems.

3. Other knowledge and skills

• Solid understanding of the infrastructure project lifecycle, including feasibility assessments, co-benefit analysis, pre-concept development, procurement pathways, and integration of sustainability safeguards.
• Excellent skills in managing complex stakeholder landscapes, including government actors, civil society, academia, consultants, and private sector representatives, with a proven ability to build consensus and promote co-creation approaches.
• Strong project management capabilities, including strategic planning, budgeting, results-based monitoring, and adaptive learning.
• Excellent writing, reporting, and presentation skills tailored to diverse audiences.
• High levels of responsiveness, intercultural competence, gender sensitivity, and professional integrity, with the ability to work autonomously while contributing effectively to interdisciplinary teams.
• Full professional proficiency in English and French; additional language skills are an advantage.

Contract start date: October 1st, 2025

Contract period: 24 months, renewable

Duty Station: Yaoundé

Internal classification of the position: Band 4, under the hierarchical supervision of the Head of the Component Manager

Deadline for application files: September 7th, 2025

E. COMPOSITION AND SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS

1. Composition (required) of the application files:Cover letter

CV (2 pages maximum + 3 professional references)

2. Submission of the application form:

All applications will only be received on our career site, via the e-recruiting platform 

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INTERNAL/EXTERNAL CALL FOR APPLICATION FOR THE RECRUITMENT OF AN INTERN (M/F) IN SUSTAINABLE FINANCE ANALYSIS FOR THE PROJECT OF THE DEUTSCHE GESELLSCHAFT FÜR INTERNATIONALE ZUSAMMENARBEIT GmbH (GIZ/CoM SSA), BASED IN YAOUNDE

A. CONTEXT

The Covenant of Mayors in Sub-Saharan Africa (CoM SSA) represents the regional chapter of the Global Covenant of Mayors (GCoM), the world’s largest alliance of over 13,000 cities and sub-national governments committed to ambitious climate action. 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. To date, over 380 cities in the region have joined the initiative.

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) supports CoM SSA through its current implementation phase (Phase IV), which 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.

Programme Structure

CoM SSA is co-funded by the European Union (EU), the German Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and the Spanish Agency for International Development (AECID) and is co-implemented by GIZ, the Agence Française de Développement (AFD), Expertise France (EF), and the Agencia Española de Cooperación Internacional para el Desarrollo (AECID). BMZ's contribution is commissioned through the GIZ Multi-Donor Platform Climate-Resilient Infrastructure Investments in Cities (CIVIC), including the CoM SSA and the C40 Cities Finance Facility (CFF). The CIVIC platform supports cities in advancing inclusive, climate-smart infrastructure by fostering international partnerships and leveraging public and private investment for resilient urban development.

GIZ implements CoM SSA Phase IV in collaboration with national and local stakeholders in four focus countries—Cameroon, Ghana, Kenya, and Nigeria. The GIZ CIVIC–CoM SSA team operates from Brussels, Berlin, Bonn, and in-country offices across the focal countries, ensuring close coordination between local implementation and global policy dialogue.

As part of the implementation of its activities in Cameroon, the Project Covenant of Mayors in Sub-Saharan Africa (GIZ/CoM SSA) is looking for an Intern in Sustainable finance Analysis ; a position to be based in Yaoundé.

B. CORE TASKS

In pursuit of the attainment of project goals, the CoM SSA project is recruiting an intern to provide crucial support to the entire CoM SSA team (Country team and international colleagues) to ensure the smooth operation and implementation of project activities, supporting organization, communication, and data handling.

The Sustainable Finance Analyst Intern will principally support the team by actively participating in the research, analysis, and preparation of documents related to project financing in the fields of renewable energies, climate change adaptation, and mitigation. He/She will work under the direct supervision of the National Project Advisor with the support of the head of project based in Brussels, Belgium. The intern will be based in Yaoundé, Cameroon.

Within this framework, the intern has the following activities.

C. ACTIVITIES

The intern will gain practical experience by performing the following activities across the various facets of the CoM SSA project and contributing meaningfully to its objectives.

1. Specific Sustainable Finance Tasks

• Research and identify suitable funding sources for sustainable projects (development banks, green funds, impact investors, public subsidies, etc.), with a particular focus on climate and energy.
• Identify investment opportunities aligned with sustainability objectives, notably in renewable energies and climate change adaptation/mitigation initiatives.
• Contribute to the preparation of financing dossiers (pitch decks, information memorandums, loan applications) by collecting and organizing necessary data for climate and energy-related projects.
• Analyze and assist in the integration of carbon credit mechanisms (monetization and compliance) for mitigation projects.
• Assist in the preparation of analysis notes and investment recommendations for fund managers or clients, with a focus on climate impact
• Participate in structuring financing plans for renewable energy and climate projects, by assisting in the implementation of relevant guarantee and insurance mechanisms.
• Support the design and monitoring of projects directly related to climate change adaptation or mitigation, including renewable energies.
• Assist in the development of strategies to generate and valorize carbon credits specifically from mitigation projects.

2. General Administrative Support

• Coordinate internal and external meetings: schedule, send invitations, prepare agendas, take notes, and develop meeting reports/minutes.
• Provide logistical support for events, workshops, or training sessions (e.g., venue booking, material preparation, participant registration, capturing photos and videos).
• Maintain organized digital and physical filing systems for project documents, contracts, and communications.

3. Monitoring and Communications Support

• Support the collection and entry of monitoring data related to the implementation of CoM SSA activities including sharing monitoring forms (e.g., attendance sheets, satisfaction surveys) with M&E focal point.
• Assist in compiling data and preparing preliminary drafts for project progress reports, performance indicators, and impact assessments.
• Draft articles or social media posts to highlight project achievements, city successes, and upcoming events for GIZ and CoM SSA newsletters, websites, and social media.

4. Knowledge Management Support

• Assist in collecting, categorizing, filling and disseminating reports, case studies, and other relevant documents from CoM SSA cities and partners, ensuring easy retrieval.
• Support the upkeep of the CoM SSA internal database (MS Teams), ensuring information is accurate, up-to-date, and accessible through data entry, quality checks, and content uploads.
• Help draft concise summaries or abstracts of key documents for broader dissemination.
• Identify and curate external resources (e.g., relevant research, funding mechanisms and opportunities, climate tools) valuable to CoM SSA cities, and help integrate them into the knowledge database (MS Teams).

5. General Obligations

• Familiarize with GIZ's planning, implementation, visibility guidelines, and information procedures.
• Represent and defend the interests of the project.
• Perform any other tasks assigned by the supervisor or line manager.

Requirements

D. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

To carry out these activities, the incumbent must have the following qualifications:

1. Qualification

• Master's Level: Final year Master's student or holder of a Master's degree in Finance, Economics, or other relevant quantitative discipline with a strong focus on sustainable development, environmental sciences, renewable energies, or climate finance.
• Bachelor's Level: Holder of a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or other relevant quantitative discipline with a strong focus on sustainable development, environmental sciences, renewable energies, or climate finance AND at least one year of professional experience in sustainable development, renewable energies, or climate finance.

2. Other knowledge and skills

• Good understanding of issues related to carbon credits and climate change adaptation and mitigation.
• Prior experience (internship) in a finance, energy, or sustainable development-related environment would be highly valued.
• Familiarity with financial modeling and the preparation of financing dossiers would be an added advantage.
• Strong analytical skills and a high degree of rigor.
• Proactive, capable of working autonomously (under supervision), and curious.
• Excellent working knowledge of ICT technologies and computer applications such as MS Office (MS Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written); Full professional proficiency in English and French
• A great professional attitude and ability to work in a diverse and multicultural team/environment

Contract start date: October 1st, 2025

Contract period: 3 months, renewable

Duty Station: Yaoundé

Internal classification of the position: under the hierarchical supervision of the Head of the Component Manager

Deadline for application files: August 31st, 2025

E. COMPOSITION AND SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS

1. Composition (required) of the application files:Cover letter
CV (2 pages maximum + 3 professional references)

2. Submission of the application form:

All applications will only be received on our career site, via the e-recruiting platform accessible through the link:

HOW TO APPLY ?

• APPLY HERE

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Date du début de contrat : 01.09.2025

Période de contrat : 3 mois, renouvelables

Lieu d’affectation : Maroua, Garoua

Délai de recevabilité des dossiers de candidature : 15.08.2025

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