About the job
Oversee and execute key tasks and responsibilities central to this role, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and operational standards. Deliver consistent performance in executing duties while adhering to established guidelines and best practices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive project completion and foster a cohesive work environment. Maintain accountability for meeting deadlines, quality benchmarks, and performance metrics. Address challenges proactively to optimize workflow efficiency and mitigate potential risks. Demonstrate adaptability in responding to evolving priorities and dynamic business demands. Uphold professional standards through meticulous attention to detail and commitment to continuous improvement.
Establish and implement production facilities for cookstoves, focusing on rigorous testing, adherence to quality standards, and regulatory compliance while also optimizing the stove and alternative fuel supply chains, including last-mile distribution.
Drive widespread adoption of clean cooking solutions by implementing behavior change initiatives, conducting community engagement efforts, and executing pilot demonstrations of various fuels and appliances to evaluate performance, efficiency, affordability, and user acceptance.
Provide specialized technical training to artisans, small and medium-sized enterprises, and refugee-run businesses, covering key areas such as design principles, manufacturing processes, safety protocols, efficiency evaluation methods, and clean energy solutions—including alternative fuels and eco-friendly cooking technologies.
Offer business coaching and capacity-building services to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) owned by refugees and host communities, perform comprehensive market and consumer evaluations, pinpoint viable energy utilization prospects, and facilitate the integration of these opportunities into business models and financing strategies.
Provide technical expertise to implement Results-Based Reimbursement (RBR) mechanisms, ensuring enterprise compliance while establishing robust systems for recording, verifying, and reporting performance data in collaboration with the MEAL team.
Develop and execute comprehensive monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEAL) frameworks, while designing and overseeing socio-economic, gender, and affordability surveys. Lead structured reporting efforts to ensure seamless communication and transparency with GIG and donor partners.
Develop and implement digital data collection and monitoring tools, facilitate digital innovation pilots such as mobile payments, smart metering, and remote monitoring, and enhance partner capabilities in data utilization and reporting.
Deliver technical assistance in environmental, gender, and social safeguards for all initiatives, while upholding compliance with relevant standards and regulatory mandates.
Document lessons learned, innovations, and best practices while producing analytical knowledge products to enhance program learning, replication, and scale-up efforts. Additionally, design and facilitate learning events, trainings, and workshops to foster continuous improvement and knowledge sharing across initiatives.
Sought-after qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, at least three years of hands-on experience in a comparable role, and proficiency in industry-standard software tools. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities are crucial, along with exceptional communication skills for collaboration with cross-functional teams. Familiarity with project management methodologies and a commitment to continuous learning are also required.
A highly qualified candidate with a master’s degree in Electrical/Energy Engineering or Mechanical/Environmental Engineering is required.
A candidate holding a Bachelor’s Degree in Renewable Energy or a closely related field—such as ICS, Solar for DUE, Mini Grids, alternative fuels, HTC, and digital energy applications—along with at least five years of hands-on experience in Solar for productive use and mini grids is required.
Seeking a professional holding a bachelor’s degree or advanced training from a university in environmental and social safeguards, gender and social inclusion, complemented by a minimum of five years of practical experience in environmentally friendly cooking technologies.
Results-based Reimbursement/Financing Mechanisms expert with five years of hands-on experience in developing and implementing results-based financing (RBF/RBR) mechanisms, including the establishment of enterprise compliance and reporting systems.
A candidate must hold a bachelor’s degree in Community Development or a closely related field and possess at least three years of hands-on experience in community liaison roles.
A strong command of the essential skills and relevant experiences is necessary for this role. Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in the specified areas to perform the job effectively. Prior experience in similar positions is highly valued, as is a deep understanding of the core responsibilities involved. Additionally, familiarity with industry standards and best practices is required to meet the expectations of the position.
Experts are required to have a minimum of three years of professional experience in refugee settings within Kenya.
Experts must have a minimum of three years of hands-on involvement in development cooperation initiatives.
Qualifications
BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
Experience Required
3 - 5 years
