Head of Energy Services Division Job in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Client Profile: Our client installs and operates its proprietary high tech, low cost, solar powered microgrids in offgrid villages. Through this, offgrid households receive modern light, can charge their mobile phones and are able to use other modern appliances such as TVs, radios, computers, etc. The outfit is pursuing a profitable business model and is expanding rapidly in Tanzania. The client is a fast growing, well funded, high potential venture business, based across East Africa and Ghana that is run by a strong team of experienced professionals.
The business seeks to complement its senior management team in Tanzania. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and highly talented individual to contribute to and own part of one of the most promising companies in the energy access sector in Africa.

Industry: Energy

Job Title: Head of Energy Services Division

Job Summary: As Head of Enserve (Energy Services division) the incumbent will coordinate Sales, Marketing and Distribution for East Africa. The Head of Enserve has two primary responsibilities: growing the customer base and ensuring ongoing customer satisfaction. 
These responsibilities include development of new markets, defining products and service offerings, development and management of agent and customer service network and brand development. The position starts in January 2014.

Type of Hire: Local / Expatriate

Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania; frequent national and some international travel will be required.

Salary: The compensation is negotiable, including an equity component in line with typical venture businesses.
 

Growing the customer base; identifying and enlisting new villages for installation of microgrids,Manage marketing campaignsRecruit, train and manage agent network. The agent networks main tasks are:Signup customers for services and appliance sales/leasing Install meters and plugnplay appliancesOngoing sale of prepaid servicesIdentify customer demand and provide feedback to improve offeringsMeasure division performance and report to CEOThe following Key Performance Metrics (KPMs) will be used to evaluate the performance of the division:

Average Revenue per User (ARPU)

Customer acquisition: New customers per month; Absolute and relative to potential connectionsCustomer retention, as a measure of customer satisfactionMandatory Requirements: We seek an entrepreneurial minded, highly talented individual to join this team in a senior management position in Tanzania.

Preferred Qualifications:

MBA, MSc or equivalent degree 5 years or more in relevant work experience?Sales or Marketing of consumer goods in East Africa?Startup experience?Experience in building, managing network of sales/service agents?Excellent communication skills in English required; proficiency in Swahili desired?Able to work as part of a teamFlexible – maintains effectiveness in a fast moving and/or changing environment and with varying tasks, responsibilities or peopleAble to stick to deadlinesHow to Apply:

Please apply if you meet the ‘Mandatory Requirements’.  

Send your CV  (in PDF format) titled with your name, to jobs@genesisconsult.net no later than 14th December 2013. The subject line of the application should read, “Head of Energy.” Please do not call the recruitment firm or its respective client, doing so will forfeit your application.

The Ministry of Energy & Petroleum and the University of Nairobi MSc Scholarships in Nuclear Science

The Ministry of Energy & Petroleum and the University of Nairobi
 MSc Scholarships in Nuclear Science

The Kenya Nuclear Electricity Board (on behalf of Ministry of Energy & Petroleum)in collaboration with the University of Nairobi is offering fifteen (15) Master of Science Scholarships to eligible Kenyans to pursue the Master of Nuclear Science offered at the Institute of Nuclear Science and Technology, University of Nairobi.

The scholarships are open to holders of at least a Bachelor of Science degree (Upper Second Class Honours) or equivalent in the field of Engineering or Physical Sciences disciplines from a recognized University.In addition, the applicant must have a letter of eligibility of admission for Postgraduate Studies at the University of Nairobi.The course is on fulltime basis and takes two (2) yearsBoth hard and soft copies of the applications should be forwarded to:
The Director,
Institute of Nuclear Science and Technology
University of Nairobi
P. O. Box 30197 – 00100,
Nairobi, Kenya
Email: inst@uonbi.ac.ke and copied to nuclearkenya@gmail.com
Institute of Nuclear Science and Technology, University of Nairobi
Located adjacent to: Engineering Workshops - off Harry Thuku Road
Tel: 254 (020) 318262 Ext.28483
Fax: 254 (020) 245566
The Application Deadline is on or before Tuesday 31st July 2013

Ministry of Energy and Petroleum Financial Management Specialist Job in Kenya

Ministry of Energy and Petroleum
Request for Expressions of Interest
Project: Kenya Electricity Expansion Project Project ID No. P103037
Individual Consultant (Financial Management Specialist)
The Ministry of Energy and Petroleum has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Kenya Electricity Expansion Project (KEEP), and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consultant services. The services include among other things: Maintaining efficient and effective financial management policies, systems and procedures; a sound financial and accounting system in accordance with GOK procedures and annually prepare the project’s accounts in accordance with International Public Sector Accounting Standards to meet the reporting obligations.
The objective of this consultancy will be to improve the technical capacity in managing and maintaining a sound financial and accounting system for KEEP within the Ministry of Energy and Petroleum.
The Ministry of Energy and Petroleum now invites eligible individual consultants to indicate their interest in providing the above services, by submitting a Curriculum Vitae and a one-page expression of interest. Qualified consultants will be a Certified Public Accountant or Chartered Accountant with at least a first degree in accounting or finance from a recognized University and have a minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience; experience in the public service and donor funded projects is preferable.
A consultant will be selected in accordance with the procedures set out in the World Bank’s  Selection and Employment of Consultants by World Bank Borrowers (May 2004, revised May 2010).
Interested consultants may obtain further information at the address below during office hours (8 a.m.
to 5 p.m.)
Expressions of interest clearly marked “Financial Management Specialist” should be addressed to
Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Energy & Petroleum
Nyayo House, 23rd Floor
Nairobi - Kenya
and deposited in the Tender Box situated on 24th Floor, Nyayo House Building, Nairobi, so as to be received on or before 16th July, 2013, at 10.00 a.m. Late submission will not be accepted.
Head, Supply Chain Management Services
For: Permanent Secretary

Financial Management Specialist at the Ministry Of Energy and Petroleum, Kenya

Ministry Of Energy and Petroleum
Kenya Electricity Expansion Project
Financial Management Specialist
The Government of Kenya (GoK) in conjunction with the World Bank is implementing the Kenya Electricity Expansion Project (KEEP) whose development objectives are: (a) increase the capacity, efficiency and quality of electricity supply; and (b) expand access to electricity in urban, peri-urban and rural areas.
To assist in the administrative responsibility for the day to day operations of the project, a Project
Implementation Team (PIT) has been established under the Ministry of Energy and Petroleum and reports to the Project Coordinator.
We are looking for a highly motivated Kenyan to fill the post of Financial Management Specialist (FMS) on a one year contract (Renewable).
Working closely with the Ministry’s project accountant as part of knowledge transfer, the main responsibilities of the FMS will be to:Maintain efficient and effective financial management policies, systems and procedures for the KEEP in order to ensure that all project resources and finances are properly managed and controlled.Maintain a sound financial and accounting system in accordance with GOK procedures and annually prepare the projects accounts in accordance with International Public Sector Accounting Standards to meet the Project’s reporting obligations.Monitor disbursements of the credit, and prepare withdrawal applications, including required supporting documentation.Prepare projected cash flows and reports, budgets, and other financial reports on the project required for effective control of the budget.Ensure that all books and financial reports are prepared accurately and audited in a timely manner, help accommodate audit undertaken by the Kenya National Audit Office (KENAO), and advise on corrective action as well as future prevention of any accounting, procurement, and financial management mistakes, errors or shortcomings.Prepare monthly Government reporting returns, quarterly unaudited Interim Financial Reports (IFRs) and annual project financial and ensure that they are submitted within the stipulated deadlinesPerform any other duties as assigned by the Project Coordinator.Qualifications, Skills and Experience
For appointment to this position, the applicant must:Have at least a first degree in accounting or finance from a recognized UniversityBe a Certified Public Accountant or Chartered AccountantA minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience; experience in the public service and donor funded projects is preferable.Be proficient in advanced computer applications.Capacity to work under pressure and meet tight schedules under minimum supervision.Good analytical, organizational, communication and interpersonal skills and able to work in a team.Applications with the applicant’s detailed curriculum vitae, including names and details of three referees, should be sent to the following address by 18th June 2013
Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Energy and Petroleum
Nyayo House
P.O. Box 30582-00100
Nairobi, Kenya
www.energygo.ke