Solar Photovoltaic Specialist

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Zambia, Lusaka, Lusaka

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Nonprofit/Community/Social Services/International Cooperation

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Date of last update: 2026-07-06 2026-10-06

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Comundo is Switzerland's largest organisation for personnel development cooperation. With around 100 qualified experts in seven countries of the South, it strengthens locally committed organisations through the exchange of competencies. Comundo is active in the areas of education, food security, human rights and climate change, and also works in Switzerland to raise awareness for a fairer world. It is represented in Switzerland with offices in Lucerne, Fribourg and Bellinzona.

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As a Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Specialist, you will strengthen various Vocational Training Institutions (VTIs) and further project partners in their capacity regarding Solar Photovoltaic installation, mainte nance, and the technical part of the provision of student-centered training and learning material devel opment. As a technical specialist for solar PV power systems, you will further represent Comundo and the project in solar specific networks and clusters, in alignment and together with the projects partner organisations.

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Providing technical capacity support and guidance on solar PV systems (design, installation, maintenance).
Facilitating trainer-of-trainers workshops to strengthen local instructor capacity.
Supporting trainers and instructors, ensuring that training aligns with industry standards and TEVET/TEVETA (Technical Education, Vocational and Entrepreneurship Training Authority Zambia) curriculum requirements.
Potentially supporting site assessments, demos, and practical evaluations to reinforce learn ing.
Strengthen the VTIs monitoring of training quality and outcomes to ensure trainees meet competency-based objectives.
In coordination with the Entrepreneurship Specialist, liaising with VTIs industry partners, and private solar companies to help link trained youth to internships or jobs.
Support the conducting of site assessments, analysing implementation of projects by VTIs and determining any improvements required.
Formalisation and strengthening of partnerships within the Solar Energy cluster, to ensure co ordinated efforts with other partners and donors active in the sector.
Document progress reports on implementation of activities in VTIs and Secondary Schools.
Develop a formal partnership model for both government and private sector.

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Working hours (%): 80-100% / 100%

Will manage other people: No

Type of contract: Staff (Temporary)

Duration: 2-3 years

Macro-area: Sub-Saharan Africa

Level of experience: Professional, 3 to 5 years

Area of work Definition: Education, Learning and Training

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Academic degree in Engineering, Environmental Studies, Renewable Energy, or a related field.
At least 3 years of professional experience in the Solar PV Sector.
Deep understanding of PV technology, energy storage, and grid integration.
Demonstrated knowledge in the field of renewable energy is required
Substantial computer literacy and very good command of the English language.
Adaptability and flexibility, collaboration and networking skills.
Willingness to travel within and beyond Lusaka (i.e. to the Copperbelt and Central Provinces).

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