Our
Client is a Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) Gold Standard Project Developer
and is seeking to recruit CDM Project Officers to be
based in Kiambu County.
Reports
to: Executive Director
Role
Objective: The
Project Developer is trading in premium carbon credits which are bought from
farmers and sold to carbon credits markets.
The
CDM project officer will be required to aggressively market among rural
households in Kiambu County.
The
activity of the Project Developer is to increase the uptake of the renewable
energy that will consequently increase the carbon credits.
Responsibilities:-
- Inform
and convince rural households in Kiambu County on the advantages of
converting waste to energy, to generate renewable energy for rural
kitchens and earn carbon credits from the venture.
- Work
closely with Micro Finance Institutions that fund the farmers to generate
renewable energy. Assist with funding applications where necessary.
Qualifications:-
- A
Degree in Social Sciences, Biochemistry, Environmental Conservation,
Natural Resource Management, Agriculture will be an added advantage.
- Certificate
of good conduct
- At
least 2 years of work experience
- Work
experience with a Micro-Finance Institution is also advantageous
- The
incumbent should be able to converse in the local language
- Should
be willing to live and work in Kiambu County. Preference will be given to
those already living in Kiambu County.
Personal
Specification
- An
innovative and passionate individual with the ability to communicate and
relate well with rural households
- Must
be able to work without supervision
- A
committed, enthusiastic and honest individual with good work ethics
- An
individual with excellent listening skills and ability to identify
opportunities
Interested
and qualified applicants willing to work and live and Kiambu County should send
their detailed CV with 3 professional referees and a cover letter indicating
their current and expected salary to recruit@fivetalentsafrica.com by Friday
24th June 2016
Clearly indicate the position title on the subject line.