GVEP
International is inviting applications for the following opportunities based in
Nairobi, Kenya.
The
positions are to support the Africa Regional Office in managing the Energy SME
(ESME) programme under the World Bank-administered Russian Fund.
In Kenya, GVEP International will work with existing off-grid lighting product distributors to enable them to meet their working capital needs, to obtain sufficient stocks, expand their distribution networks, carry out their own marketing campaigns and other activities that will allow them to grow their businesses and meet their projected demand.
In Senegal, the ESME Grant Project will provide financial support through investment grants to small scale private sector businesses ((Project Energetique Multi-Sectoriel – PREMs) seeking to expand their production through investments in energy supply and operating equipment.
Grant Administrator:
The
ESME Grants Administrator will be an integral member of the team supporting the
implementation of the ESME programme.
The
post holder will disburse and monitor the utilisation of grants by enterprises
being supported in Kenya and Senegal. She/he will also direct the billing and
paperwork, so that the proper documentation is collected to demonstrate
compliance with the grant guidelines and World Bank procedures.
Short Term Consults:
This
is a fixed term 6 month contract to provide general business support and
preparation for grants/investment to SMEs in the off-grid lighting products in
Kenya.
This
will include, but not limited to
- provide support
to applicant companies in their proposal development for the grant
competition;
- assist the firms
in refining their business plan and bringing their ideas to paper as a
high quality proposal that will fulfil all requirements for financial
support;
- develop budgets
and timelines in accordance with the specified criteria;
- advise on
marketing activities and distribution, as well as supply chain
issues;
- and conduct
financial analysis of the firm and develop cash flow projections and
analyse sustainability of the financial support.
To
apply please send your CV plus a covering letter (in English) outlining how
your knowledge, skills and experience match the job specification to
east.africa@gvepinternational.org.
For
full information and application details please go to: http://www.gvepinternational.org/en/business/jobs.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Deadline
for applications submission is 14th June 2013.