Technical Specialist for Sustainability of Solar Powered Water Supply Systems (P3) with IOM Mozambique
OPEN - DRRS is looking for a Technical Specialist for Sustainability of SolarPowered Water Supply Systems (P3) to support IOM in Mozambique. The duration of the assignment is 3 months, start date is January 2nd 2026. Duty station is Pemba, Cabo Delgado. Kindly note that for this position, fluency in Portuguese and English is required.
For this position the following is required:
- Advanced university degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical,
Renewable Energy, or a related field) from an accredited academic institution with
at least five years of relevant professional experience. - Minimum of 5-7 years of proven experience in the design, installation, and
maintenance of solar-powered water pumping systems. - Demonstrated experience in conducting technical assessments and
developing technical guidelines or standards. - Previous experience working in developing contexts, preferably experience
in Mozambique or similar post-cyclone environments is a strong asset. - Strong understanding of integrating DRR and climate change adaptation into
infrastructure projects. - Experience with participatory approaches, stakeholder engagement, and
capacity building.
If you do not meet these requirements, we would kindly like to ask you not to apply.
Please refer to the Terms of Reference (below) for more information on this position.
Candidates' CV's will be evaluated based on qualifications sent through based on the order in which they have been submitted.
If you are interested in the position, please respond as soon as possible, but at the latest before Friday the 17th of November COB CEST via drrs@rvo.nl. Please send your CV, a short motivation, and mention your availability (potential start date and length of time period) in your message.
We strongly encourage a diverse set of candidates to apply, as we are committed to fostering gender diversity and inclusion in DRRS. Moreover, we stimulate national experts to become part of our database and to apply for vacancies. Please visit our website and become part of our network.
At RVO we are fully committed to creating a safe and respectful work environment. We have a zero-tolerance policy towards any form of sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment (PSEAH). All deployees/experts must adhere to the Code of Conduct, which outlines ethical standards and behaviors expected within our organization. Successful candidates will be required to uphold these principles and participate in mandatory PSEAH and CoC training as part of their onboarding process.
