Closing
date: 04 Jul 2016
date: 04 Jul 2016
Position: Project Technical
Support Manager
Support Manager
Location: Rwanda, (Kigali)
Reports
to:
Programme Technical Manager
to:
Programme Technical Manager
Background
and context
and context
GVEP
International (Global Village Energy Pa
International (Global Village Energy Pa
rtnership) 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 is about to start 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)
Rwanda, GVEP is about to start 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:
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 July 2016 and in this context
GVEP is seeking a Project Technical Support (PTS) Manager to provide the
expertise required to deliver the technical aspect of each component. The PTS
manager will work under the supervision of the Programme Technical Manager and
in close collacoration with other team members to ensure coordination and
integration of the different expertise to succesfully deliver the programme.
programme implementation is expected to start in July 2016 and in this context
GVEP is seeking a Project Technical Support (PTS) Manager to provide the
expertise required to deliver the technical aspect of each component. The PTS
manager will work under the supervision of the Programme Technical Manager and
in close collacoration with other team members to ensure coordination and
integration of the different expertise to succesfully deliver the 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) as well as project
developers, where the range of challenges faced by these businesses is so big
and diverse, that a tailored and wholistc package of interventions is generally
required for each enterprise. Our business model is based on the idea that,
with the right technical and business 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.
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) as well as project
developers, where the range of challenges faced by these businesses is so big
and diverse, that a tailored and wholistc package of interventions is generally
required for each enterprise. Our business model is based on the idea that,
with the right technical and business 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
Role
The
Technical Support Manager is an energy technical specialist that provides day
to day operation support to each programme component. The Technical Support
Manager will also provide support to the programme with regards to
administrative matters. In particular he will provide support in three
particular fields:
Technical Support Manager is an energy technical specialist that provides day
to day operation support to each programme component. The Technical Support
Manager will also provide support to the programme with regards to
administrative matters. In particular he will provide support in three
particular fields:
- Evaluation
of technical specifications and technology options for the pico-hydro and
solar irrigation project - Irrigation
systems supplier survey and assessment - Support
in programme manager in administrative tasks and liaison with programme
counterparts
Key
responsibilities
responsibilities
Overall
responsibilities:
responsibilities:
·
Provide technical support to the Programme technical Manager across all the
programme components by working in close collaboration with all the different
teams and expert in the programme
Provide technical support to the Programme technical Manager across all the
programme components by working in close collaboration with all the different
teams and expert in the programme
·
Support and lead on the evaluation of technical specifications and technology
options across the programme components
Support and lead on the evaluation of technical specifications and technology
options across the programme components
·
Support the programme monitoring and evaluation team by providing the required
technical data and inputs , in particular for baseline surveys
Support the programme monitoring and evaluation team by providing the required
technical data and inputs , in particular for baseline surveys
·
Support the Programme Manager in administrative tasks and liaison with
programme counterparts
Support the Programme Manager in administrative tasks and liaison with
programme counterparts
Technical
support responsibilities:
support responsibilities:
Component
1:
1:
- Support
initial identification of pipeline of projects and production of needs
assessments. - Support
in the design of a call for proposals and selection process for RESP
projects. - Support
in designing a detailed approach to support the developers. - Provide
support to develop a productive use support strategy/methodology to
support enterprises in newly electrified villages by the project,
including an approach to undertaking technical needs assessment of micro-
businesses. This will be a cross component methodology. - When
required provide technical support to project developers
Component
2
2
- Assist
the process of identifying and recruitment of Pico Hydro developers into
the program .
·
Support in finanlising pico-hydro site assessment and selection and produce a review
report
Support in finanlising pico-hydro site assessment and selection and produce a review
report
- Provide
inputs to the development of the Climate Change Impact Analysis to inform
the selection of the sites and advice to developers - Organize
and Deliver Technical development training to selected pico hydro
developers - Building
relationship with local Government, Health centres and schools in the
development process of pico- hydro power sites and engage Sector and
District though awareness Compaign - Provide
Technical support to developers throughout the implementation of the
projects - Support
Pico Hydro Developers during the site assessment and development of
feasibility and business plans and ensure the busnesses use their business
plans to help them in planning and fundrising. - Provide
technical advise during the inception and implementation of pico hydro
project component - Support
the acces to finance team to develop a plan and approach to help access
sources of finance for all 30 target projects
Component
3:
3:
·
During the incepton phase support support in dentifying and selecting local
agricultrue partner
During the incepton phase support support in dentifying and selecting local
agricultrue partner
·
Support the development of an irrigation systems supplier survey and assessment
study
Support the development of an irrigation systems supplier survey and assessment
study
·
Providing support to the Agriculture Project Manager in determining the types
of, and ranges of specifications for solar irrigation systems required to meet
smallholders’ irrigation needs.
Providing support to the Agriculture Project Manager in determining the types
of, and ranges of specifications for solar irrigation systems required to meet
smallholders’ irrigation needs.
·
Supporting the identification of potential technology suppliers either active
or potentially active in Rwanda, and develop an initial catalogue of applicable
products, specifications and prices.
Supporting the identification of potential technology suppliers either active
or potentially active in Rwanda, and develop an initial catalogue of applicable
products, specifications and prices.
- Understand
different suppliers’ attitudes and approaches to “extras” such as credit
sales, after sales service, provision of agronomy advice. - Support
in identifying the likely financing needs of both farmers and irrigation
system suppliers, considering both parties’ working capital cycles,
procurement processes, etc. - Provide
support in desiging the implementation phase based on the findings and
recommendation of the inception phase including: Mapping of related
initiatives, – design options for distribution arrangements - Provide
contunuous technial assistance and technical support to suppliers and
local agri-partners during project implementation phase
Project
management support and administration:
management support and administration:
- Assist
in Programme reporting and provide feedback to the Programme technical
Manager on all development arround the entreprises and activities on the
field. - Building
relationship with partners involved in the programme inception phase and
implementation phase. - Provide
effective linkages between the projects, between partners, and developers
and identify new partners where possible.
Required
skills and experience
skills and experience
- University
degree in Electrical Engineering or other related field with 5 years
experience in Hydro Power Sector and off-grid systems and electricity
distribution in Rwanda and East Africa
·
Expertise in renewable energy and/or agriculture and other cross cutting theme
such as climate change
Expertise in renewable energy and/or agriculture and other cross cutting theme
such as climate change
·
Knowladge of the energy sector in Rwanda, its regulation and Local Government
structure.
Knowladge of the energy sector in Rwanda, its regulation and Local Government
structure.
·
Knowledge of renewable energy project financing a plus
Knowledge of renewable energy project financing a plus
·
Experience of implementing donor-funded and/or technical projects
Experience of implementing donor-funded and/or technical projects
- 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/or 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. - Ability
to travel frequently in remote areas of the country and at short notice
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 4th
July 2016.
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 4th
July 2016.
GVEP
International is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from
qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, national origin, sexual
orientation or disability.
International is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from
qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, national origin, sexual
orientation or disability.
