Non-Key Experts – Call for applications (South Africa)
Job Description, Responsibilities & Requirements
About the Position
Non-Key Experts – Call for applications (South Africa)
Alinea International, in partnership with Proman, is preparing a proposal for an upcoming technical assistance project supporting the European Union’s cooperation with South Africa on local government, climate resilience, and the just energy transition. The project, the “Bridging Inequalities for Greener Municipalities” Programme, will support four pre-selected South African municipalities in transitioning toward inclusive, low-carbon, and climate-resilient service delivery systems.
Responsibilities
- Enhance the performance, effectiveness, and resilience of selected municipalities.
- Facilitate municipal-level green investments in water, energy, waste management, and sanitation.
- Increase inclusive and gender-sensitive resilience and response capacity to climate change.
- Support South Africa’s Just Energy Transition (JET) agenda and Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs).
- Mainstream gender equality, social inclusion, disability sensitivity, and digital and nature-based approaches across all interventions.
Requirements
- Hold a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field. A Bachelor’s degree with additional relevant professional experience is also acceptable.
- Fluency in English (oral and written).
- Familiarity with the South African local government context is considered an asset.
- Experience working with EU development cooperation frameworks is considered an asset.
- South African nationals and residents are particularly encouraged to apply.
Skills
- Electrical engineering
- Water engineering
- Climate change
- Investment finance
- Project preparation and design
- Social science
- Communications / social media management
- Stakeholder management
- IT management
- Change management
- Gender expertise
- Knowledge management
We Offer
- Flexible, demand-driven role
- Opportunity to work on impactful projects
- Professional growth and development
About the Company
Alinea International is an international development consulting firm that provides technical and management expertise to help people improve their lives. With nearly 40 years of experience, Alinea has carried out more than 1,000 projects worldwide. Alinea supports employment equity and opposes any form of discrimination. We are committed to protecting children and vulnerable adults and are always looking for people from diverse backgrounds to enrich our organization.
Application Instructions
- Submit a cover letter detailing your experience and qualifications, your daily fee, and current availability. Indicate if you are looking for a full-time or part-time engagement.
- Click the “Apply Now” link to submit your application.
- Only successful candidates will be contacted. No phone calls please.