RBF Adviser Jobs in Rwanda

ies. The RBF components promote
and support the diffusion of renewable energy (RE) technologies in rural
regions by private companies. Companies receive financial support through a
local bank (UOB) for the construction and operation of mini-grids and for the
sale of off-grid PV systems. As such, the EnDev Rwanda team works in close
cooperation with the RBF project team at UOB.

• Support
  the identification, planning and implementation of off-grid and mini-grid
  proposals to be financed by EnDev Rwanda. Assess those proposals together
  with UOB.
• Provide
  financial and project development advice to companies working in the
  fields of off-grid and mini-grid in Rwanda.

• Present
  the RBF projects to stakeholders and interested companies.
• Coordinate
  the team of independent verification agents for the two RBF projects.
• Engage
  closely with UOB on the implementation of the two RBF projects.

• Cooperate
  closely with companies and the Energy Private Developers, and address key
  challenges they face in the energy sector.
• Cooperate
  closely with government stakeholders in the energy sector (especially
  EDCL, EUCL, RURA, Mininfra and RDB), and inform and advise them in the
  fields important to EnDev.
• Advocate
  for the adoption and implementation of sustainable market-oriented
  approaches to energy access in Rwanda.

• Diploma
  in economics, environmental studies, engineering, political, social
  sciences or related fields.
• Proven
  experience in the energy sector, preferably in off-grid and mini-grid. A
  particular attention will be put on: off-grid technologies, policy advice,
  project preparation, development and implementation.

• Proven
  experience of project management, ideally in process management.
• Understanding
  of the basic technical aspects behind off-grid and mini-grid technologies.
• Very
  good interpersonal skills: capable of working successfully in a team and
  autonomously. Capacity to impulse movement and take leadership while
  keeping a diplomatic attitude.
• Experience
  in working with/for a development partner is desirable.
• Language
  skill: fluent written and spoken English; ideally fluent in Kinyarwanda;
  German and French are a plus.