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World Vision
CLOSEDRegional WASH Specialist - Infrastructure Quality
Kampala, Uganda
Closing: May 7, 2024
6 days remainingPublished: Apr 30, 2024 (2 days ago)
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Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy or related field with two years of relevant professional experience.
- Relevant experience in project management, with a focus on solar energy projects or renewable energy initiatives.
- Demonstrated experience working with energy management, energy monitoring devices & energy-efficient appliances.
- Experience working with private sector solar companies & equipment suppliers in Nigeria.
- Demonstrated expertise in the design, installation & operation of solar power systems, particularly hybrid systems.
- Strong knowledge of energy policies, regulations & market trends in Nigeria, particularly in the humanitarian sector.
- Excellent communication, negotiation & interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with diverse stakeholders.
- Proven track record in managing complex projects, including budget management, procurement & contractor oversight.
- Commitment to humanitarian principles, sustainable development & promoting access to clean energy solutions in crisis affected communities.
- For all applicants, fluency in English is required (oral & written) & working knowledge of local languages is desirable.
- Respects & promotes individual & cultural differences. Encourages diversity & inclusion.
- Maintains high ethical standards & acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles / rules and standards of conduct.
- Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent & committed manner & exercises careful judgment in meeting day to day challenges.
- Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
- Shows compassion for others & makes people feel safe, respected & fairly treated.
- Develops & promotes effective collaboration within & across units to achieve shared goals & optimize results.
- Produces & delivers quality results in a service oriented & timely manner. Is action oriented & committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
- Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge & innovate.
- Takes ownership for achieving the organization’s priorities & assumes responsibility for own actions & delegated work.
- Encourages & contributes to clear & open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring & motivational way.
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Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy or related field with two years of relevant professional experience.
- Relevant experience in project management, with a focus on solar energy projects or renewable energy initiatives.
- Demonstrated experience working with energy management, energy monitoring devices & energy-efficient appliances.
- Experience working with private sector solar companies & equipment suppliers in Nigeria.
- Demonstrated expertise in the design, installation & operation of solar power systems, particularly hybrid systems.
- Strong knowledge of energy policies, regulations & market trends in Nigeria, particularly in the humanitarian sector.
- Excellent communication, negotiation & interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with diverse stakeholders.
- Proven track record in managing complex projects, including budget management, procurement & contractor oversight.
- Commitment to humanitarian principles, sustainable development & promoting access to clean energy solutions in crisis affected communities.
- For all applicants, fluency in English is required (oral & written) & working knowledge of local languages is desirable.
- Respects & promotes individual & cultural differences. Encourages diversity & inclusion.
- Maintains high ethical standards & acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles / rules and standards of conduct.
- Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent & committed manner & exercises careful judgment in meeting day to day challenges.
- Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
- Shows compassion for others & makes people feel safe, respected & fairly treated.
- Develops & promotes effective collaboration within & across units to achieve shared goals & optimize results.
- Produces & delivers quality results in a service oriented & timely manner. Is action oriented & committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
- Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge & innovate.
- Takes ownership for achieving the organization’s priorities & assumes responsibility for own actions & delegated work.
- Encourages & contributes to clear & open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring & motivational way.
Project implementation:
- Manage the implementation of the project according to prepared project design.
- Execute & further develop the established project plans, managing project timelines, milestones & resource allocation, in collaboration with project stakeholders.
- Oversee the implementation of solar power systems in humanitarian hubs by the solar equipment provider, ensuring adherence to project objectives, agreed standards, budget & timelines.
- Coordinate with contractors, suppliers & technical experts to facilitate the procurement, installation & commissioning of solar energy infrastructure.
Technical expertise:
- Provide technical expertise in solar energy systems, particularly hybrid systems combining solar power with backup generators.
- Work with Hub Managers & Technicians to put in place energy efficiency plans at each site.
- Manage the procurement plans, installation & maintenance of energy efficient appliances (air conditioners, kitchen equipment, laundry equipment, etc.) & solar water heaters as per the project plan.
- Manage local Technicians who provide support & maintenance services for the energy equipment.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations & best practices in solar power system design & installation.
- With the team, design & put in place an energy management & monitoring system that:
- Ensures energy sourced from solar, battery, utility & generators is utilized efficiently.
- That energy use information is properly reported & assessed from a cost perspective.
Monitoring & evaluation:
- Develop monitoring & evaluation frameworks to track project progress, performance indicators & outcomes.
- Conduct regular site visits & inspections to assess the functionality, performance & maintenance needs of solar power systems.
- Prepare reports & documentation on project activities, achievements & challenges for internal & external stakeholders.
- Capacity building & training:
- Provide technical training & capacity building support to project staff, Technicians, local partners & community members on solar power system operation, maintenance & troubleshooting.
- Facilitate knowledge sharing & lessons learned sessions to promote sustainability & replication of successful solar energy initiatives.
Project reporting:
- This role will work under the direct supervision of the Humanitarian Hubs Project Coordinator.
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