Vacancy:
Geographical Expansion Assistant
Job
Summary: Solar
Kiosk is looking tot engage a Geographical Expansion Assistant, (GEA), will
assist in the development of geographical expansion strategies on a regional
and national level.
S/he
will also assist in liaising with all relevant parties accordingly in order to
establish positive relationships.
This position will require regular travel regularly into remote locations to conduct surveys of pre-selected locations, measure suitability of potential locations and quality of infrastructure, and to do baseline studies for impact measurement.
Duties, Responsibilities, Major Tasks & Process Ownership
Pre-identification, survey and assessment of potential kiosk locations
This position will require regular travel regularly into remote locations to conduct surveys of pre-selected locations, measure suitability of potential locations and quality of infrastructure, and to do baseline studies for impact measurement.
Duties, Responsibilities, Major Tasks & Process Ownership
Pre-identification, survey and assessment of potential kiosk locations
- Assist
in pre-identifying potential kiosk locations using google maps,
information from county and sub-county officials and other existing
information as directed by the GEM
- Participate
in drive through of pre-identified locations to determine which are worthy
of survey
- Do
location surveys including photos as needed
- Prepare
soft copy surveys and submit them to the GEM as potential kiosk locations
Site
identification, survey and lease negotiation
- Assist
in identifying and surveying potential sites within approved locations,
with photos
- Assist
in obtaining contacts for plot owners of potential sites,
- In
coordination with the GEM, present selected plots to the steering
committee for review and approval
Reporting
- Report
regularly and ad-hoc to the supervisor, as requested.
Other
- Other
projects and tasks as assigned by the GEM
Minimum
Qualifications & Critical Skills
Minimum
education, diploma and licenses
- Educated
to diploma / degree level, preferably in Business Administration or
similar/related subject
Critical
competencies and experience
- 1
year relevant full-time work experience in business development, field
based research and/or community development.
- Fluent
Swahili and English with good writing skills; command of other local
languages preferred
- Proficient
with standard office software, (incl. MS Word and MS Excel or equivalent),
and internet research
- Valid
driving license and experience driving in various road conditions
- Very
strong interviewing, investigational, and evaluative skill
Contact
If your qualifications match the above profile, you can identify with our vision and you are excited about this challenging position, we look forward to receiving your application on kenya.jobs@solarkiosk.eu by 5th June 2016.
If your qualifications match the above profile, you can identify with our vision and you are excited about this challenging position, we look forward to receiving your application on kenya.jobs@solarkiosk.eu by 5th June 2016.
It
should include a cover letter with salary expectations and earliest possible
starting date and a Curriculum vitae