Practical Action Project Officer – Enterprises Development (Bomet and Narok) Jobs in Kenya
About the Role
Practical Action is implementing a 3-year project funded by GIZ to implement activities in Nakuru, Nyandarua Counties and some parts of Baringo and Kericho Counties. Recently the donor added two more counties to this project including Bomet and Narok. The project’s focus is to promote affordable improved charcoal and firewood biomass stoves that are locally produced and fulfil the following criteria:
Firewood stoves – Fuel savings of at least 40% over and above, compared to the fuel consumption of the baseline stove (three-stone fire). Charcoal stoves – Fuel savings of at least 30% over and above baseline stove (Kenya ceramic Jiko).
The primary activity of KILMEAP is to support the supply chain by recruiting and developing the capacity of Last Mile Entrepreneurs (LMEs) to engage as ICS installers and distributors-Expansion of distribution and retail chains. The secondary activity is to unlock the demand for ICS technologies by engaging in culturally appropriate awareness activities raising consumers and enhancing a conducive market environment for the growth of the ICS sector by engaging with county governments and relevant sector stakeholders-Creation of an enabling market environment.
Practical Action is looking for a Project Officer- Enterprise Development with the primary responsibility for the design, implementation, follow-up, and evaluation of clean cooking activities in Bomet and Narok Counties. In addition, s/he will provide necessary support and supervision of business mentors to implement all activities of enterprise development under KILMEAP projects.
Accountabilities
Delivering Performance
Planning, monitoring, and reporting of the project field activities.
Lead activities to achieve the clean cooking objective by promoting clean cooking technologies.
Coordinate with clean cookstove suppliers, distributors, and MFIs to demonstrate demand for ICS.
Support the Project Manager in achieving targets set for the project.
Support to prepare annual, quarterly, and monthly plans (physical as well as financial for effective execution of the project activities). Execute work plans, budget plans, monitoring, evaluation and learning plans, procurement plans, communication plans, documentation plans, etc.
Implement project risk register and mitigate activities and review every quarter.
Take part in project monitoring and verification of sales data for ICS sold through the project.
Implement behavior change communications (mainly demonstrations) activities to ensure households make informed decisions for ICS and entrepreneurs for enterprises.
Coordination and communication
Coordinate with County governments, and partner’s teams to deliver agreed knowledge outputs for project learning and sharing. Organize meetings, workshops, and other information dissemination events with different stakeholders as appropriate.
Coordinate and collaborate with other relevant actors for mutual sharing and learning as agreed.
Ensure that project progress monthly reports are prepared and shared as per requirement.
Managing Relationships
Develop and strengthen community networks of peers and professional contacts outside the organization for project.
Maintain relationships with County and National level stakeholders ensuring that transparency at all levels is maintained and project information communicated to relevant stakeholders in a timely fashion.
Lead People
Supervise and manage business mentors to achieve their maximum productivity to ensure the project -outcomes are met.
Strengthen Organizational Profile
Ensure Safeguarding Policy, Diversity and Dignity in the Workplace Policy, Code of Conduct, Financial Crime Policy and Global Complaints.
Ensure beneficiaries whom we work with are aware of the safeguarding policy including the reporting lines when appropriate.
Ensure our ethics and values, as set out in our Code of Conduct and related policies, including safeguarding, are embedded in team culture, and well modeled by others.
Responsible for gender-responsive behavior in all actions and decisions. Ensure non-discriminative behavior based on gender, age, sex, race, ethnic background, culture, disability, nationality, religion and marital status. Be sensitive and adaptable to gender and social inclusion.
Person Profile
To be successful in the role, the ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate:
Experience & Knowledge
Bachelor’s degree in business related studies, Development Studies, Social Sciences, Economics, or a relevant subject. Master’s degree preferred. MFI background is added value.
Five years of work experience in private sector engagement and market development.
Experience of working in renewable energy and setting up or operating businesses is preferred.
Experience in capacity building, financial inclusion and behavior change communications (BCC) is preferred.
Willingness and enthusiasm to work in challenging and difficult situations, and with vulnerable communities living in remote areas of the country.
Good communication skills with fluency in English and Kiswahili.
Good report writing and analysis skills.
Demonstrated skills in prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
Excellent networking and communication skills.
Good presentation and reporting skills.
Knowledge and skills in computer.
Essential
Familiarity with enterprise development.
Ability to conduct knowledge transfer, effective communication, and people management abilities.
Possess coping skills and the ability to function under pressure.
Facilitate community programs to raise awareness of clean cooking and gender mainstreaming.
Assist to plan and lead training sessions for communities.
Program management skills with supporting skills in finance management, contract management, communication, negotiation, and representation.
Leadership skills and an ability to make decisions and participate in setting strategic direction.
Commitment to development principles and Practical Action’s vision, mission and ambition
Desirable
Excellent report writing, analytical, networking, presentation, and communication skills.
High levels of demonstrated skills in prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
Demonstrate good work experience with local and national governments, INGO and local NGO partners and the Private Sector.
Experience working in clean cooking programs
How to Apply
If you are ready for an exciting challenge with an organisation whose mission and values are particularly relevant in these rapidly changing times, please forward your application, curriculum vitae and cover letter to: Practical Action, Kenya Office by email: [email protected] indicating ‘Practical Action: Job Title Position in the subject line of the email. Your cover letter should outline why you feel this is the position for you and you are the right candidate. Please include the names of 3 referees in your CV.
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