Jobs Kenya

Job Field: Sector in Oil and Gas / Energy  , Project Management

  • Grants Management Specialist

    Grants Management Specialist

    Overall purpose of the role

    Ensure that DRC is compliant with country and regional grant management guidelines, as well as DRC’s operational requirements (including, but not limited to, finance, logistics, procurement, and human resources).

    Responsibilities 
    Grants management and compliance

    Assess and build the country office’s capacities to comply with DRC’s grant management guidelines
    Ensure country office compliance with grants management system (Dynamics)
    Assist country office and regional office in preparing, facilitating, and following up on grant meetings as well as in drafting, finalising, and sharing minimum set of documents required for grant meetings
    Provide support on grants management of multi-country and regional grants

    Donor compliance

    Provide training on compliance with donors’ regulations and requirements.
    Provide support to country offices to ensure operational compliance of grants with guidelines and donor regulations in the areas of finance, logistics, procurement, and human resources.
    Review project reports to donors
    Prepare and present donor compliance guidelines at kick-off meetings and provide ongoing support to program teams in adhering to donor guidelines
    Prepare and present on donor rules and regulations during grants meetings.

    Programme development

    Assist in developing and/ or reviewing concept notes, proposals, and amendments for multi-country or regional interventions.

    Other

    Liaise with finance colleagues on budget follow up and expenditure levels of running grants
    Conduct or facilitate country and regional level donor mapping
    Conduct or facilitate training for country or regional office, including but not limited to on log frames, proposal development, and/ or reporting
    Inductions of new colleagues
    Other tasks as identified by the Grants Management Manager

    As Specialist the post-holder is responsible for the following:

    Responsible for providing specialized knowledge and operational know-how within a specific discipline

    Experience and technical competencies 

    Bachelor’s degree (Masters preferred) in international relations, project management, business administration, or similar studies relevant to the post. 
    At least 3 years of grants management experience with an international NGO.
    Knowledge of donor rules, regulations, and procedures of donors including but not limited to US and European donors, EU funding mechanisms, and UN agencies.
    Proven experience in successfully applying for institutional donor funding.
    Proven experience in capacity building and training of national staff and partners.
    Ability to follow multiple workflows with attention to detail.
    Excellent written and oral communication skills with external and internal stakeholders. 
    Full professional proficiency in English.

    Languages: 

    Proficiency in English required; while other regional languages are beneficial

    Apply via :

    job.drc.ngo

  • Energy Program Manager Ethics & Assurance Manager

    Energy Program Manager Ethics & Assurance Manager

    The Position
    The program manager will be a senior member of the Mercy Corps – Energy 4 Impact programs and advisory team and will oversee the planning, budgeting, implementation, monitoring and reporting of specific projects for which he/she is responsible. He/she will also provide energy engineering advice to country programs and consultancy services to our SME clients, including solar PV system companies, mini-grid developers and productive use businesses.
    Essential Responsibilities 
    Team Management

    Provide technical and managerial support to team members towards project delivery and professional development.
    Be a champion for the mission, vision and values of Mercy Corps.
    Promote and encourage a transparent, cohesive and ethical work culture.

    Program Management

    Manage the implementation of project activities according to the objectives, indicators, work plan and approved budget including, staffing, budgeting and internal/external reporting
    Ensure regular and proper project documentation and reporting according to donor and Mercy Corps standards, rules & regulations
    Develop and manage relationships with key stakeholders including local partners, county governments, private sector firms, NGOs, financial institutions, potential donors and other institutional and research partners

    Technical Support 

    Provide technical support to team members and ensure compliance with Mercy Corps policies and procedures
    Provide technical advice to early and later stage SMEs, including stand-alone solar appliance suppliers, mini-grid developers, solar home system companies and others.

    Minimum Qualification & Transferable Skills

    Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Business, Economics, Finance, or related degree. MA/S is advantageous.
    At least 5 – 7 years’ experience implementing donor funded projects
    Experience working with small businesses and/or energy SMEs and/or an understanding of renewable energy technologies and business models
    Experience in project development, financing, operation and maintenance of distributed solar energy systems
    Excellent organisation and project management skills. Ability to manage multiple programmes and client engagements, meet deadlines and allocate resources effectively
    Strong financial management skills with proven experience managing large budgets.
    Strong skills in developing accurate and timely reports to donors.
    High level of interpersonal skills and comfortable collaborating with senior level colleagues, SMEs, public agencies, and other stakeholders. Track record managing a diverse mix of professionals and different cultures.
    Superior communication skills, both verbal and written, and good oral presentation skills.
    Ability to effectively represent Mercy Corps and its interests to key stakeholders; proven ability to develop partnerships and effective relationships with industry stakeholders including SMEs, investors, donors, and other stakeholders.

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