Deputy Program Manager Energy and Environment Job Vacancy in Kasungu, Malawi

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

Duration 48 Months.

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 at least 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