Renewable World East Africa (RW EA) is a not-for-profit organization who tackles poverty, reduces vulnerability and provides a development pathway not dependent on carbon for “the poorest of the poor”. We do this through enabling access to affordable and reliable renewable energy services.
Reporting to an East African board of trustees and a Global Programme Manager and working on the ground directly through local private and not for profit partners, you should be a self-starter, a clear communicator and results orientated. We are a looking for a high quality person to take our programme to the next level in a competitive and demanding environment. If you believe you are up to the challenge then we look forward to your application.
Please send your CV and a covering letter (1-page only) to jobs@renewable-world.org.
To request a full job-description please email, jobs@renewable-world.org.
Location: Nairobi, with frequent travel to Nyanza & Western Provinces; occasional travel to the wider East Africa Region and UK
Salary: Up to 3.5m KES annual (dependent on candidate), plus benefits
On-Time Earnings: Bonus earnings up to [25]% of salary subject to achieving pre agreed objectives.
Closing date for applications: Midnight 22nd December 2013
Interviews: Starting 6th January 2014 by teleconference (Skype)
Essential: Minimum qualification of a Bachelor Degree in International Development, Sustainability, Renewable Energy, Business Management or similar disciplines; Understanding and/or work experience and knowledge of the social, socio-economic and cultural barriers that the poor in East Africa face when adopting technology and applying it to improve their livelihoods
Desirable: Master Degree in International Development, Sustainability, Renewable Energy, Business Management or similar disciplines; Engineering / Technical knowledge of small scale renewable energy systems, site and resource assessment and system design, specification and commissioning.