GVEP International,Off-Grid Energy Programme Manager Jobs in Rwanda

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24/06/2016
Position: Programme Manager
(Scaling up Off-Grid Energy in Rwanda)
Location: Rwanda
Reports
to:

Programme Director/Country Manager

Purpose:
GVEP
International (Global Village Energy Partnership) is a UK charity seeking to
reduce poverty in Africa through accelerated access to modern energy products
and services. To do this we support the development of a broad range of micro
and small businesses and project companies in the energy economy, by providing
them with high-quality financial, technical and business management support
services so that they can grow and deliver access to energy in off grid areas.
In
Rwanda, GVEP has developed a new programme which goal is to support the growth
of a sustained market for off-grid renewable energy by helping the private
sector to deliver access to energy to 120.000 people in rural areas, in a way
that is inclusive of people living in poverty called Scaling up Off-Grid Energy
in Rwanda (SOGER)
This
programme will comprise of three project components, designed and developed to
respond to the country’s challenges and the government’s priorities with
regards to poverty reduction and energy access in rural areas:
  •  
Component 1: Renewable Energy Small
Projects (RESP) Development Facility: to accelerate the development of small
grid-connected or isolated mini-grid RESP projects,
  •  
Component 2: Pico-hydro project
development: to support the development of pico-hydro micro-utilities
  •  
Component 3: Energy and Farming: to
increase productivity for small farmers through access to appropriate solar
powered irrigation systems.
The
programme implementation is expected to start in 2016 and in this context GVEP
is seeking a Programmes manager to lead the delivery of SOGER programme.
The
programme will be based on an integrated approach, with a comprehensive package
of services to address barriers to development and growth of businesses trying
to deliver off-grid energy access in rural areas. This is in particular
targeting small, medium and micro enterprises (MSMEs), where the range of challenges
faced by these businesses is so big and diverse, that a tailored package of
interventions is generally required for each enterprise. Our business model is
based on the idea that, with the right support and opportunities, a private
sector delivery model based on market mechanisms is the most effective and
efficient way to deliver energy services which are appropriate to the needs of
poor communities.
The
Role
The
SOGER programme Manager will lead a team of project managers in each component
and coordinate the delivery of the 3 components defining the programme overall
strategy and strategic direction. He/she will be responsible for the overall
programme staff, budget, assets, drawing annual work plans, overseeing
implementation and also managing key relationship in Rwanda where the programme
is being implemented. The programme manager will sit in the SOGER board.
Key
responsibilities
  • Planning,
    directing and co-ordinating 3 component of SOGER programme in Rwanda
  • Directly
    lead SOGER component 1, 2 and 3 project managers and programme technical
    manager.
  • Building
    relationship with partners involved in the programme inception phase and
    implementation phase.
  • Defining
    project scope, staffing, resources and the deliverables as well as
    formulating risk management plans.
  • Managing
    the reporting and contract relationships with Swedish embassy on one hand,
    and with the project partners on the other
  • Developing
    project plans scheduling of project timelines and scope.
  • Coordinating
    multi-disciplinary project teams.
  • Managing
    and controlling a multi-million dollar budget
  • Maintaining
    communication with (& managing expectations of) project stakeholders
    including government officials, other humanitarian agencies and private
    sector actors
  • Leading
    monitoring, evaluation and research activities within the project –
    leading learning & quality assurance initiatives.
  • External
    representation of the project including participation in media/publicity
    related events
  • Regularly
    producing high quality reports/documents/articles to the donor(s) and
    external stakeholders
  • Provide
    strategic guidance to team members and partners and is able to address
    unexpected challenges and issues effectively
  • Ability
    to travel in country, regionally and internationally for short or longer
    period of times and sometimes on short notice
Required
skills and experience
  • Master
    level degree (preferably in engineering, environmental science, or
    business/economics/finance);
  • Expertise
    in renewable energy, and other cross cutting theme such as climate change
    with hands on experience managing and coordinating multiple projects
  • Experience
    of senior project management, in a developing country context, preferably
    in East Africa with demonstrated capacity to manage large-scale projects
    effectively.
  • At
    least 6 years experience of implementing donor-funded and/or technical
    projects
  • Strong
    financial management skills, with proven experience managing large
    budgets, including accurate and timely reporting to donors
  • Proven
    experience managing complex projects with a track record in delivery
  • Comfort
    with the entrepreneurial culture of a fast growing organization in an
    ever-changing industry
  • Experience
    of working with small businesses, and/or energy SMEs, and an understanding
    of renewable energy technologies and business models and/or of
    infrastructure management commercial arrangements is required.
  • High
    level of inter-personal and presentation skills and an ability to
    communicate clearly and collaborate at a senior level with colleagues,
    SMEs, public agencies and other stakeholders;
  • A
    can-do and collaborative mind set – comfort with the ambiguities and
    demands of a rapidly evolving environment.
  • Excellent
    written and analytical skills is crucial
  • Excellent
    problem solving skills
  • Excellent
    written and spoken English; Knowledge of French is a plus.
How
to apply:
Please
send your CV plus a cover letter (in English) outlining how your knowledge,
skills and experience match the job specification to recruitment@gvepinternational.org to reach us by latest 24th
June 2016.
GVEP
International is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from
qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, national origin, sexual
orientation or disability.

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