Designation: Manager – Centre for Green Growth and Climate Change (CGGCC)
Reporting to: Head of KAM Consulting Section: CGGCC
Contract Type: Permanent Position Location: KAM Head Office at Nairobi
Job Purpose: To manage and coordinate the implementation of the Centre for Green Growth & Climate Change strategy, support the commercialization concept within the centre as well as across KAM to ensure success, sustainability and delivery of profitable green growth services
Key Objectives
Oversight implementation of the CGGCC strategy at KAM;
Development and Marketing of Centre’s services and products to increase revenue and profitability of KAM Consulting
Develop relevant partnerships to support in delivery of the centre’s strategies
Effective data analysis and management to support advocacy towards industry’s green transition and sustainability.
Duties and Responsibilities
Specific duties and responsibilities include, but not limited to the following:-
Perform coordination and supervisory functions to the CGGCC section initiatives at KAM
Consulting for the benefit of the industry and other target sectors;
Put in place an implementation plan for the KAM Green Growth Strategy in consultation with the management and relevant committee and ensure key milestones are achieved in time as per them workplan;
Review the marketing strategy for CGGCC product portfolio and pricing model for the same to have a clear financial forecast of the revenue to be generated and manage the marketing of centre services to ensure achievement of set targets;
Provide KAM members with green growth firm level services leaning towards best practices in terms of; Capacity Development, Technology development and transfer, process optimization, resource efficiency and green investment linkages;
Coordinate Energy audits, Water audits and Energy Efficiency trainings conducted at CEEC by managing consultants and reviewing the quality of consultants reports for approval by the Head of KAM Consulting;
Link bankable green projects at a reasonable facilitation fee with financial partners and develop a strong investment ready pipeline of projects;
Support KAM Consulting Unit Head in development and commercialization of new products to increase revenue streams and profitability of CGGCC;
Develop a pipeline of green funds and develop concepts/proposals to attract funding partnerships to sustain the centre initiatives for the benefit of KAM members;
Coordinate the CGGCC advocacy, consulting, and management services initiatives to ensure enterprises adopt green growth practices in their operations;
Supervise the provision of technical advice on issues related to firm level energy efficiency and other resources management including water/waste water and raw materials utilization;
Coordinate resource efficiency related studies and analytical documentation of the study results;
Advise and Lobby for the provision of affordable and reliable electricity for industrial consumers in liaison with the Association of Large Electricity Consumers (AOLEC) and Energy Committee to ensure concerns of the greater KAM membership are represented to the Government;
Supervise the organization and facilitation of meetings with relevant committees/councils and
ensure follow up of agreed actions;
Assist industry to link up with Energy service providers to facilitate energy audits and support implementation of renewable energy and energy efficiency projects in their facilities.
Provide guidance to direct reports, monitor and review their work plans and performance;
Prepare all necessary documentation and progress reports for CEEC as necessary or as required,by the immediate supervisor;
Perform any other duty as may be assigned by the Chief Executive.
Person specifications.
Bachelor’s degree in Energy or Environmental or Engineering or related field,
A master’s degree in relevant field is an added advantage
Technical experience in energy matters or green growth or circular economy or climate change as,an added advantage;
Excellent experience in project management
Over Eight (8) years experience, 5 of which should be in management level positions in a busy
and comparable work environment of energy, service of manufacturing sector orientation;
Excellent interpersonal, people and communication skills both oral and written;
Interested and qualifying candidates should complete the online application form (Click here to apply) and submit CV only to hr@kam.co.ke indicating the words “CGGCC Manager” on the email subject line to reach us by September 9, 2021. Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.
Apply via :
hr@kam.co.ke
