Vacancies

The Namibia Biomass Industry Group (N-BiG) is a leading a Section 21 not for profit organization, with a dedication to advancing Namibia’s bush-biomass sector, N-BiG represents a diverse network of members and stakeholders in the public/private sector including academic institutions engaged in the bush biomass sector in Namibia and beyond. Through innovation and technological development, N-BiG provides technical expertise across various biomass value chains, this includes support in the implementation of bush control and biomass utilization projects, explores market opportunities for bush-based products, and promotes industry diversification. Its capacity building and outreach advisory service plays a pivotal role in strengthening capacities of both members, SMEs, Namibian youth and farming communities in sustainable bush control and biomass production. Learn more about N-BiG at https://www.n-big.org/ N-BiG’s website. As part of the Environmental and Social Support Project to the Otjikoto Biomass Power Plant (ESS-OBPS) funded by Mitigation Action Facility (MAF) and French Global Environmental Facility – Fonds Français pour l’Environement (FFEM ) through the French Development Agency (Agence Française de Développement) (AFD), N-BiG was recently awarded a grant to implement a capacity building, advisory and technical training support programs focused on technical support to biomass harvesters/fuel suppliers, landowners, farmers, communities, and SMEs to enhance knowledge on sustainable land management and biomass production, the technical support activities seeks to contribute in ensuring long-term rangeland restoration and sustainable feedstock supply to the NamPower OBPS plant.

To support the OBPS project and N-BiG member activities, N-BiG is seeking a full-time Senior Technical Officer to oversee field activities. The position is offered as a four (4)-year contract, depending on the start date and with the possibility of renewal. The position is to be based in Windhoek, but the role will require frequent travel to project sites around Tsumeb.

Position Summary: Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Senior Technical Officer provides technical leadership for capacity building and outreach at N-BiG, focusing on sustainable bush thinning, biomass production, and efficient fuel supply systems. The role involves designing and delivering technical training and advisory services for key stakeholders, ensuring compliance with project objectives, donor requirements, and industry standards. Working closely with the OBPS project team, the officer supports knowledge transfer, technical reporting, monitoring, and continuous improvement, contributing to a sustainable, reliable, and compliant bush biomass supply chain.

The Namibia Biomass Industry Group (N-BiG) is a leading a Section 21 not for profit organization, with a dedication to advancing Namibia’s bush-biomass sector, N-BiG represents a diverse network of members and stakeholders in the public/private sector including academic institutions engaged in the bush biomass sector in Namibia and beyond. Through innovation and technological development, N-BiG provides technical expertise across various biomass value chains, this includes support in the implementation of bush control and biomass utilization projects, explores market opportunities for bush-based products, and promotes industry diversification. Its capacity building and outreach advisory service plays a pivotal role in strengthening capacities of both members, SMEs, Namibian youth and farming communities in sustainable bush control and biomass production. Learn more about N-BiG at https://www.n-big.org/ N-BiG’s website. As part of the Environmental and Social Support Project to the Otjikoto Biomass Power Plant (ESS-OBPS) funded by Mitigation Action Facility (MAF) and French Global Envionmental Facility – Fonds Français pour l’Environnement (FFEM ) through the the French Development Agency (Agence Française de Développement) (AFD), N-BiG was recently awarded a grant to implement a capacity building ,advisory and technical training support programs focused on technical support to biomass harvesters/fuel suppliers, landowners, farmers, communities, and SMEs to enhance knowledge on sustainable land management and biomass production, the technical support activities seeks to contribute in ensuring long-term rangeland restoration and sustainable feedstock supply to the NamPower OBPS plant.
To support the project, N-BiG is seeking a full-time Technical Officer to assist with field activities. The position is offered as a four (4)-year contract, with the possibility of renewal. Currently, the position is to be based in Windhoek, but the role will require frequent field travel and possible flexibility to relocate to project area of Tsumeb if need arise.

Position Summary: Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Technical Officer will provide essential support to the Capacity Building and Outreach Program within the Bush Biomass Project at the Namibia Biomass Industry Group. The role will focus on assisting with technical tasks, managing outreach activities, and supporting efforts to build the fuel suppliers, landowners and local community’s knowledge and skills related to sustainable bush thinning biomass production. The officer will work closely with the project team to facilitate knowledge transfer, deliver training programs, and engage stakeholders to promote sustainable biomass practices in the project area and industry at large.

The Namibia Biomass Industry Group (N-BiG) is a leading a Section 21 not for profit organization, with a dedication to advancing Namibia’s bush-biomass sector, N-BiG represents a diverse network of members and stakeholders in the public/private sector including academic institutions engaged in the bush biomass sector in Namibia and beyond. Through innovation and technological development, N-BiG provides technical expertise across various biomass value chains, this includes support in the implementation of bush control and biomass utilization projects, explores market opportunities for bush-based products, and promotes industry diversification. Its capacity building and outreach advisory service plays a pivotal role in strengthening capacities of both members, SMEs , Namibian youth and farming communities in sustainable bush control and biomass production. Learn more about N-BiG at https://www.n-big.org/ N-BiG’s website. As part of the Environmental and Social Support Project to the Otjikoto Biomass Power Plant (ESS-OBPS) funded by Mitigation Action Facility (MAF) and French Global Envionmental Facility – Fonds Français pour l’Environnement (FFEM ) through the the French Development Agency (Agence Française de Développement) (AFD), N-BiG was recently awarded a grant to implement a capacity building ,advisory and technical training support programs focused on technical support to biomass harvesters/fuel suppliers, landowners, farmers, communities, and SMEs to enhance knowledge on sustainable land management and biomass production, the technical support activities seeks to contribute in ensuring long-term rangeland restoration and sustainable feedstock supply to the NamPower OBPS plant.

To support the project and as part of building sustainable industry capacities, N-BiG is seeking a full-time Technical intern to assist with supporting capacity building field activities and preparations. The position is offered as a Six (6) month contract, the position is to be based in Windhoek, but the role will require frequent flexibility to travel to the field in the project area surrounding Tsumeb if need arise.