Chemonics Productive Use Specialist Jobs in South Africa
Chemonics seeks a Productive Use Specialist for the Power Africa Empower Southern Africa (ESA) Program funded by USAID. ESA is a 5-year regional program that covers South Africa, Lesotho, Eswatini, Botswana, Namibia, Angola, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi, Mozambique, Madagascar, Comoros and Sao Tome and Principe.
The primary purpose of ESA is to increase the availability of, access to, and use of affordable, reliable, sustainable and clean energy in Southern Africa in order to reach measurable development outcomes.
Measurable development outcomes include economic growth, reducing poverty, improving livelihoods, and increasing inclusive access to electricity-enabled services in such areas as health, education, sanitation, and food security. This position will be based in Pretoria, South Africa. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people and communities around the world.
Responsibilities include:
Develop strategies to promote productive use of electricity in ESA countries, aligning with project goals and regional development objectives
Collaborate with local communities, businesses, governmental bodies, NGOs, and relevant stakeholders to identify opportunities for productive use and ensure buy-in for initiatives
Conduct thorough assessments to understand the specific needs, industries, and potential economic activities where enhanced power access can create significant impact
Design, manage, and implement programs that facilitate the integration of electricity into various productive sectors, such as agriculture, small-scale industries, education, and healthcare
Provide training, workshops, and educational programs to empower local entrepreneurs, businesses, and communities in utilizing electricity for economic growth
Coordinate the efforts of the various actors involved in facilitating productive use of electricity, including electricity Service Providers, financial entities, NGOs, suppliers of quality equipment, etc.
Advocate for policies that support and incentivize productive use of electricity, working closely with government bodies and policymakers
Supervise short-term consultants
Perform other duties as assigned by the Objective 1: Access to Energy Lead
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, economics, sustainability, energy policy, or a related field, Master’s degree preferred
Minimum eight years of experience implementing activities to promote productive use of energy
Familiarity promoting gender equality and social inclusion in the energy sector
Prior experience with managing a team of subject matter experts across multiple countries
Familiarity with design and implementation of capacity building programs in the electricity sector
Excellent interpersonal, diplomacy, and leadership skills, including the ability to manage high-level relationships
Demonstrated leadership, versatility and integrity
Relevant computer skills (Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, Outlook, etc.).
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English with command of either French or Portuguese a plus
How to Apply
Please submit an application to [email protected] with the subject line “Productive Use Specialist – ESA Application”
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