About the job
Oversee and execute a range of key tasks and duties, ensuring adherence to established standards and procedures while maintaining operational efficiency. Responsibilities include managing day-to-day activities, coordinating with stakeholders, and delivering results in alignment with organizational objectives. Actively participate in strategic planning and decision-making processes to support continuous improvement and growth. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies to uphold accountability and transparency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to foster innovation, address challenges, and achieve collective goals. Monitor performance metrics and implement corrective measures as needed to optimize productivity and maintain high standards of quality.
Develop and implement production centers for cookstoves, prioritizing rigorous testing, adherence to quality standards, and regulatory compliance while enhancing the supply chains for stoves and alternative fuels, with a focus on last-mile distribution.
Drive adoption of clean cooking solutions by implementing behavior change campaigns, conducting community sensitization initiatives, 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 (SMEs), and refugee-led businesses, focusing on design principles, production techniques, safety protocols, efficiency testing methods, and clean energy solutions—such as alternative fuels and eco-friendly cooking technologies.
Offer expert business coaching and capacity-building services to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) owned by refugees and host communities, while conducting comprehensive market and consumer evaluations to pinpoint viable opportunities for productive energy use. Additionally, assist in seamlessly integrating these opportunities into their business models and securing appropriate financing pathways.
Provide technical expertise to operationalize Results-Based Reimbursement (RBR) mechanisms, assist in ensuring enterprise compliance, and develop systems for recording, verifying, and reporting performance data in collaboration with the MEAL team.
Design and develop robust monitoring, evaluation, assessment, and learning (MEAL) frameworks, execute socio-economic, gender, and affordability surveys, and facilitate the preparation of structured reports for submission to GIG and donor partners.
Develop and deploy digital tools for data collection and monitoring, facilitate pilots in digital innovation such as mobile payments, smart metering, and remote monitoring, and strengthen partner capabilities in data utilization and reporting.
Deliver technical assistance for environmental, gender, and social safeguard measures throughout all project interventions while ensuring adherence to relevant standards and requirements.
Document lessons learned, innovations, and best practices, transforming them into insightful analytical knowledge products. Organize and lead learning events, training sessions, and workshops to foster program learning, replication, and scale-up, ensuring knowledge dissemination and continuous improvement across initiatives.
We seek a candidate who fulfills the following mandatory criteria to excel in this role. The ideal applicant must demonstrate proficiency in [specific skill or tool], along with a minimum of [X years] of relevant experience in [industry/field]. A strong background in [specific area] and the ability to [specific task] are critical. Additionally, the position demands exceptional analytical skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the capacity to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines. Proficiency in [software/technology] and familiarity with [industry-standard practices] are required. Strong communication abilities, both written and verbal, are essential for collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders. The role also necessitates a proven track record of [specific achievement or responsibility], ensuring alignment with our organizational goals.
Possesses an advanced degree, specifically a Master’s, in Electrical/Energy Engineering or Mechanical/Environmental Engineering.
Proficient candidate must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Renewable Energy or a related field—such as ICS, Solar for DUE, Mini Grids, alternative fuels, HTC, or digital energy applications—and boast at least five years of hands-on experience specifically in Solar applications for productive use and Mini Grid systems.
A highly qualified candidate is required, holding at minimum a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university—or advanced professional training—in environmental and social safeguards, with a specialized focus on gender and social inclusion. Additionally, applicants must demonstrate a minimum of five years of hands-on experience in environmentally friendly cooking technologies.
Results-based Reimbursement/Financing Mechanisms (RBF/RBR) professional with advanced expertise and at least five years of hands-on experience in designing and implementing such systems, including enterprise compliance and reporting frameworks.
Seeking a candidate with an advanced university degree, specifically a bachelor’s in Community Development or a closely related discipline, coupled with at least three years of hands-on experience in community liaison roles.
Required Skills And Experiences
Experienced professionals seeking to join our team must have at least three years of hands-on expertise in refugee settings, specifically within Kenya.
Experts are required to have a minimum of three years of professional experience in development cooperation initiatives.
Qualifications
BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
Experience Required
3 - 5 years
