Practical Action is an international development agency working
with poor communities to help them choose and use technology to improve their
lives today and in generations to come.
We are seeking to recruit a highly motivated, results-oriented
and proactive team player to fill the position o f Project Assistant. The position is
for a fixed period of one-year and will be based in Nairobi with occasional
travel to the field.
In addition, the successful candidate will also support the
development of new energy work and contribute to the Energy strategy development
in the East African Regional Office.
Key Responsibilities
·
Effectively implement relevant energy assignments/ project(s)
within PAC
·
Effectively undertake consultancy assignments in renewable
energy
·
Participate in needs assessments and other surveys
·
Effectively monitor and evaluate the projects with a view to
informing the implementation process and keep the desired project outputs in
perspective
·
Document lessons learnt in each assignment/project
·
Manage client/stakeholder relationships and develop new partnerships
·
Develop and review project documents
·
Participate in project trainings and meetings
·
Participate in PAC Team Meetings
·
Prepare and submit accurate and timely project reports and Time
Sheets
·
Support the development of new energy assignments (project
concept notes, EOIs, proposals)
·
Manage organisational resources within projects /assignments.
Qualifications, skills
and competencies
·
Degree in Energy or Environmental Sciences or any other relevant
field
·
Certificate in Project Management/Community Development would be
an added advantage
·
Minimum two (2) years relevant work experience in research,
policy dialogue or consultancy in the renewable energy sector
·
Strong verbal and written communication skills in both English
and Kiswahili
·
Excellent report writing skills
·
Excellent networking skills
·
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
·
Ability to work as part of a team.
Application letter together with a CV indicating current and
expected salary, and names of three professional referees (one of whom must the
current supervisor) plus their day-time contacts should be submitted to
Practical Action by email on: recruitment@practicalaction.or.ke. to be received
no later than 22nd March 2012.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Practical Action is an “equal opportunity” employer and highly
encourages women to apply.