Assignment period: 15 June 2026 – 30 June 2028
ABOUT THE PROGRAMME
GET.invest (https://www.get-invest.eu/) is a European programme that supports investments in clean energy projects in developing countries. It is implemented by GIZ on behalf of the European Union, Germany, Norway, Sweden, the Netherlands, and Austria, and is part of the GET.pro platform (https://www.global-energy-transformation.eu/).
The programme contributes to the European Union’s Global Gateway and focuses on Sub-Saharan Africa, as well as selected activities in the Caribbean and Pacific. At its core, GET.invest supports project developers and companies in accessing financing for clean energy investments.
Since 2016, the programme has supported more than 600 projects and companies and contributed to over EUR 500 million in financial close. The position sits at the intersection of structured finance, public policy, and large-scale infrastructure development. It offers direct exposure to complex transactions in emerging markets, close interaction with European DFIs and institutional investors, and engagement with the European Union’s Global Gateway.
The role also provides visibility on regional energy planning processes and broader strategic engagement with donors and partner institutions. The Advisor will be embedded in GET.invest Finance Access Advisory team and report to the thematic and HR-responsible leadership.
For our office in Brussels we are looking for an Advisor Infrastructure Projects (m/f/d)
YOUR TASKS
- Lead and coordinate Finance Access Advisory workstreams focused on large-scale energy infrastructure (generation and transmission), including strategy, service design and refinement, implementation oversight, quality assurance, reporting, and stakeholder communication.
- Oversee the work of senior transaction consultants, ensuring high-quality outputs, clear added value, and timely delivery across assignments.
- Engage on selected high-priority infrastructure transactions to review and challenge financial structuring approaches and ensure advisory quality.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of Finance Access Advisory processes, tools, and delivery models.
- Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including financiers, DFIs, investors, project developers, public counterparts, and peer institutions.
- Coordinate with other GET.invest teams, including thematic (EDGE, Prospect) and support functions (communication, events, monitoring and reporting), related to Finance Access Advisory.
- Support strategic positioning and scaling of GET.invest, including geographic expansion and engagement in new market segments.
- Represent GET.invest externally at meetings, events, and donor engagements, as appropriate.
- Undertake additional responsibilities in line with programme evolution and candidate expertise.
YOUR PROFILE
The Advisor will take a central role in shaping and strengthening GET.invest’s infrastructure portfolio, combining technical depth with strategic positioning. The role requires hands-on engagement in complex transactions influencing how large-scale energy investments are structured and financed in emerging markets. Advisory services are delivered through a pool of senior transaction advisors (consultants). The Senior Advisor will work closely with these experts, contributing to a high-quality, analytically rigorous advisory environment.
- Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred in finance, economics, engineering, or a related field.
- 5–8 years of relevant professional experience in financial advisory, project finance, infrastructure investment, or private sector development.
- Experience with energy or infrastructure projects, including exposure to project structuring, financial modelling, or investment preparation.
- Familiarity with investment processes in emerging markets and interaction with project developers, financiers, or development finance institutions.
- Understanding of core financial concepts for infrastructure investments, including risk allocation, financing structures, and bankability.
- Experience in project finance, infrastructure advisory, or investment analysis (e.g. consulting, DFI, or financial institutions) is an advantage.
- Experience in international development contexts, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa or other emerging markets, is an advantage.
- Strong analytical, organisational, and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and collaborate with senior experts.
- Fluency in English required; French and/or German desirable.
WHAT WE OFFER
We offer a temporary contract with GIZ in Brussels under Belgian law (PC200). The position will be remunerated according to the level of experience. In addition to the legal holidays, you will receive 5 extra days of holiday per calendar year, as well as lunch checks, health insurance for hospitalization, the reimbursement of a monthly ticket for Brussels public transport and the possibility for home office in accordance with our respective policy.
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Only applications for candidates eligible to work in Belgium will be accepted as the working place is Brussels We will only contact selected candidates directly to arrange for an interview within the next few weeks. We won`t send acknowledgements of receipt or rejection letters to applicants who are not shortlisted.
Thank you very much for your understanding.