Deputy
program manager energy and environment
Duty
Station: Kasungu and Likoma Island
Supervisor:
Country Director / Program manager
COOPI
operates in Malawi since 2001. MALEZA is a local NGO, already partner with
COOPI in a number of environment and food security interventions. COOPI and
MALEZA implemented various projects in the central region, funded by the EC and
other donors. Cluny Wildlife Trust (CWT) has significant experience in Malawi
and more
specifically on Likoma Island in interacting with local communities,
local authorities and local entrepreneurs on a regular basis.
Project
description
Title of
the project: Community Empowerment for Efficient Production Use and Access of
Renewable and Sustainable Energy in Rural Area in Malawi
Funded by
the EU
Starting
date ASAP – January 2012 for one year renewable
- Project Summary
The main
objective of the proposed project is to contribute to the improvement of access
to sustainable energy services in order to reduce climate change and improve
the livelihood and school education of rural communities in Malawi.
Specifically the project intends to increase access to modern, affordable and
sustainable energy services for rural poor using four kinds of locally sources
of renewable energy and promote efficient energy production, transformation and
productive use. The project will be implemented in partnership with MALEZA and
CWT (local NGOs) and FERA (private company). The project will target atleast
14,900 households that are not currently connected to grid electricity in
Kasungu district, five schools and six communities and tourism association
(LITA) at Likoma Island.
Responsibilities
Responsible
to the implementation of the project Title of the project: Community
Empowerment for Efficient Production Use and Access of Renewable and
Sustainable Energy in Rural Area in Malawi
To
be the Deputy program manager of the Entire Energy and Environment program that
include the above mentioned project.
Support
the Country Director to implement, update and design the appropriate strategy
of Energy and Environment program
Identify,
design and write project proposals
Project
reporting
Team
leader of the program EE – Energy and Environment
Lease
with the partners
Participate
to national and international workshop and seminars
Draws
accurate schematic plans for renewable energy structures (PV solar system,
Eolic system)
Any
other assignment requested by the Country Director
Required
qualification
Have
a Degree / MSc qualification in one of the following: Engineer / Architecture /
Economy with special focus on renewable energy construction or other relevant
University qualification.
Strong
capacity to summarize and proven experience to write proposal and reporting
At
least 3 year experience in Development program in Africa in at least 2
countries.
Proficient
in English and French or Portuguese
IT
skill
Practical
Knowledge of GIS and Autocad is an advantage
Driving
licence type B and possibly for Motorbikes
apply:
http://www.coopi.org/it/lavoroformazione/offertedilavoro/lavoro/747/
Date: Monday, 09 January 2012
