Job Purpose: To contribute to the dissemination of solar energy by maximizing the sales of Orb's products, often in partnership with financial institutions who provide consumer financing. 

Specifically you will:
Forecast sales accuratelyClose sales on a consistent basis and in line with credit and delivery termsMeet monthly, quarterly, and annual revenue targets and grow sales month by monthIdentify and map sales areas and conduct sales demosManage financing partners and franchisees nationwideTrain franchisees and financing partners on how to sell, install and serviceEnsure complaints and after-sales service issues and repairs are managed in time and to the satisfaction of the customersMeet high ethical standards in line with the company cultureReport to the Vice President Africa on a daily basis   Proven track-record of meeting revenue/ collection targets Willing to travel extensively in sales territory, at least 15-20 (every) days per monthStrong team player, able to build and motivate a sales teamA go-getter, who can take initiative and work independently Energetic, enthusiastic, innovative, passionateExcellent communication and presentation skillsAble to connect with people and obtain their trust and respectExperience in solar, agriculture, insurance, microfinance, fast moving consumer goods industries will be an added advantage 1-6 years of sales experience. Candidates with experience in direct selling preferredManagerial experience preferred, especially if grown from sales executive level to sales manager levelSend your application including a cover letter indicating your desire to work with our client; a detailed CV highlighting relevant experience, details of current and expected salary, a daytime phone contact, email address, and the names of three professional referees by close of business Friday 7th November 2014

Adept Systems
Management Consultants
P O Box 6416, Nairobi, GPO 00100

Candidates that currently reside in the region are strongly advised to apply.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted. 

Position will cover the country sales operations

2. Regional Sales Manager – Energy Sector

The positions will cover each of the six regions in Kenya

3. Sales Representatives – Energy Sector

The positions will be based in each of the regions in Kenya

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Why we are here: To stop the degradation of the planet’s natural environment and to build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature.

WWF, the Global Conservation Organization, through its office in Kenya, is seeking to fill the following position:

Position title: Project Manager, Energy & Climate Change

Major Functions: Under the overall supervision and guidance of the Governance Coordinator, the Project Manager will be responsible for developing WWF Kenya’s Energy portfolio into a coherent and well-articulated programme in line with WWF’s Global Climate and Energy Initiative (GCEI) and the WWF Africa Office Strategic Plan and country interests. 

The holder will support the Governance Coordinator in contributing to WWF’s Africa vision by harnessing WWF’s power through mobilizing people, knowledge, and partnerships within the energy and climate change sectors.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
The Energy Programme Manager specific duties and responsibilities will be as follows:Take lead in the development of WWF Kenya Energy programme including the implementation of energy and energy-related projects and ensuring linkages with other internal and relevant external projects/programs.Lead in identifying and facilitating energy/climate change sector partner engagements including with development partners, civil society, government and private sector alongside fostering necessary rapport with other relevant stakeholders to ensure effective collaboration programme implementation.Take lead to ensure that the programme and associated project objectives and activities are achieved in a timely, cost-efficient and effective manner and where applicable in collaboration partners including providing technical inputs and management support to ongoing project and other activities including research, organising and facilitating meetings, preparing technical documents and managing the programme on a day to day basis.Be responsible for the planning and implementation of relevant training as well as follow up and mentoring of training participants in close cooperation with other partners;Provide leadership and oversight in project development and implementation, including financial accounting according to WWF guidelines.Facilitate strategic energy and climate change sector processes and promote the sharing of lessons and experiences with partners.Follow-up on project activities implemented under partner agreements, consultancies or similar arrangements, and ensure their timely and quality delivery.Prepare and submit quality and timely work plans, budgets and technical progress reports to WWF Kenya, the WWF regional office, donors and other partners as applicable.Communicate important developments in project implementation and management to participating organisations on a regular basis.Synthesize available information on petroleum development and develop strategic options and policy recommendations.Participate in media-opportunities (radio shows, tv, other) as requested and/or as appropriate.Develop cross-learning and exchange with other WWF Network, partners in Kenya, the region, and internationally as needed.Lead in the development and implementation of a suitable monitoring and Evaluation Plan Energy programme and associated projects.Work with other staff including the policy, landscape officers among others on areas of mutual interest to the projects and programmes within WWF Kenya ;Work closely with the Governance Coordinator to ensure successful delivery of the WWF Kenya energy and climate programme and associated projectsPerform any other similar duties as assigned by the supervisorManagement and Administration of third party contracts:Monitor relevant vendor and consultant contract implementation and supervise as appropriate.Plan and work with WWF finance team to fulfil internal and external budget tracking and reporting requirements.Work with the communication team to inform and share lessons issues at Country OfficeRequired Qualifications and ExperiencesA Masters degree in Energy and/or Climate Studies, Renewable Energy, Development Studies, Environmental and Natural Resource Management or related fields.At least 5 years of professional experience, with a minimum of 3 years work experience on energy or related issues is a requirement.Strong interpersonal and networking skills are a requirementExperience in implementing community mobilization, broad-based awareness raising, advocacy, lobbying and capacity building (e.g training, workshop facilitation and capacity building) is preferable.Practical experience in organization development, civil society engagement, communication, lobbying and policy advocacy engaging civil society, private sector and government on sustainable energy-related issues is a requirementPreferred Skills and Competencies:Strong interpersonal and networking skills are desirable.A proven ability to work independently as well as in teams is desired.Experience in environmental and natural resource management is an added advantage.Excellent partnership, relationship management and diplomatic skills;Strong planning and analytical skills;Excellent organizational skills and a strong capacity to work independently;Ability to work within a multidisciplinary and multicultural team;Good command of English and Kiswahili both written and spokenAbility to work under tight deadlines, and high pressure situations;Adheres to WWF’s values, which are: Knowledgeable, Optimistic, Determined, and Engaging.External and Internal: Works with WWF field project teams; civil society, clean energy and policy officers, civil society, governments at national and county levels; and private sector. academia, think-tank institutions, development organisations among others.
Manages: A Project Assistant (Sustainable Energy), commissioned consultants and other third parties as requested
This job description covers the main tasks. Other tasks may be assigned as necessary according to organizational needs.

How to Apply

Interested candidates who wish to apply for the above position and who meet the above requirements should submit a cover letter and CV to: HResource@wwfesarpo.org not later than 23rd May 2014.

Kindly note that only shortlisted persons will be contacted.

A complete set of tender documents may be obtained by interested candidates upon payment of nonrefundable fees of Kshs 1,000 in cash or Bankers cheque payable to Principal Secretary, Ministry of Energy and Petroleum, P.O Box 30582 00100 Nairobi.
Completed tender documents should be submitted in plain sealed envelopes marked Tender No.MOEP/ONT/18/2013-2014 for Supply, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning of Petroleum, Geothermal, Geo-Exploration and their Interpretation Software and addressed to:
Principal Secretary
Ministry of Energy and Petroleum
P. O. Box 30582 – 00100
Nairobi

and be deposited in the Tender Box situated on 24th Floor, Nyayo House so as to reach on or before 16th April, 2014 at 10.00 a.m. Tenders will be opened immediately thereafter in the Main Conference Room on 23rd Floor, Northern Wing, Nyayo House in the presence of bidders or their representatives who choose to attend.
Prices quoted should be net inclusive of all taxes and delivery must be in Kenya Shillings and shall remain valid for 60 days from the closing date of the tender.
Head of Supply Chain Management Services
For: Principal Secretary

AECOM, International Development is seeking applicants with expertise in:

Hiring for these positions is contingent upon client funding.

Basic Qualifications:  

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The Developing Energy Enterprises in East Africa is an EU funded project implemented by GVEP International with IT Power East Africa as the technology services provider.

A renewable energy consulting firm working in East Africa invites applications from qualified candidates to fill in 1 (one) vacant Renewable Energy Technical Officer position.

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Location: Nairobi

Industry: Solar Energy

Our client, a leading provider of solar energy solutions to commercial and residential customers, seeks to recruit a qualified and experienced individual to fill the position of Sales Coordinator.

The successful candidate will be accountable for coordinating the selling activities, supporting and selling the client’s products.

Key Responsibilities

Clearly indicate the position applied for and the minimum salary expectation on the subject line.

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1) East Africa Technical Team Leader

One position based in Kenya

Key responsibilities:

Based in Mwanza

Tanzania, the Energy Technical Officers will be involved in providing technical support to energy enterprises dealing in various energy technologies, including improved cook stoves, briquettes and solar systems.

Key responsibilities:

Qualified applicants should send their CV’s and daytime telephone contacts on or before 15th Dec 2011 to tzenergyjobs@gmail.com

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Company Profile:

Our Client is a start-up Renewable / Solar Energy Company operating in the East African Market from its headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya.

Main Purpose of the Job

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Electricial Supervisor
Organisation
Job description
The Supervision contains of supervising and co-ordinating preventive and corrective maintenance tasks, leads his team on site and participates in modification engineering as necessary.
Description of the tasks :
Intervention preparation
• Receive and analyse work requests. Prepare maintenance tasks in co-operation with all other trades. Schedule tasks by order of priority for the current week. Prepare and provide documents necessary for execution of the interventions of his team.
• Ensure the reception of the spare parts and the equipment that he has ordered.
Personnel management
• Distribute work to his team. Monitor the work done by his team. Train the members of his team as required,
Maintenance tasks
• Actively participates in maintenance operations. Repair the failing equipment. Control the execution of the works assigned to sub-contractors on the equipment that he is maintaining, Supervise the monitoring of the machine parameters in order to detect discrepancies in machines in service. Be directly responsible for: Work qu ality, Respect of lead times. Team productivity, Respect of safety rules, be skilled in the operations and instructions he is carrying out. Point out any breach of safety rules. Follow requests and orders of equipment and spare parts.
• Update and sign the daily logbook. Update drawings and diagrams. Actively participate in all investigation required by the methods team,
• Issue the Field Internal Requests required to fulfil his interventions. Issue the maintenance procedures or request their creation.
• Update the maintenance procedures or request their modification.

Safety and Quality management
• Control that the work is carried out according to professional practice and safety codes. Carry out the safety measures asked of him in the event of a fire alarm or detection of gas.
CMMS/UNISUP tasks
• Enter maintenance requests into the CMMS/UNISUP, Enter maintenance reports into the CMMS/UNISUP as soon as interventions have been carried out, Enter the man hours every day for himself and his team, Check the data in the CMMS/UNISUP system and issue modification requests if there are any discrepancies. Review the requested maintenance planning in the CMMS/UNISUP to be sure that no interventions are forgotten.
Equipment improvement
• Diagnose the causes of breakdowns of equipment that he maintains. Study and recommend any modifications, additions or removals enabling better operation of the installations or better equipment reliability. Investigate the causes of equipment failures. Carries out any other duties/projects that may be assigned to him/her by the Hierarchy.
Job requirements
· BSc. Engineering

· 10/20 years’ experience with similar equipment and plant preferably in the oil or petrochemical industries.

· Computer literate: MS Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Powerpoint, IBM Lotus Notes,

· A rigorous and methodical approach, an ability to maintain good relations with colleagues and contractors

· English minimum acceptable level for CONTRACTOR key PERSONNEL is a score of 700 TOEIC language proficiency test or equivalent,

· Specific Professional knowledge

· Industrial power generation and distribution principles

· Utilities (Air, water, fuel gas…) principles

· Oil and Gas process basis (well head, separation, compression, water injection…)

· HSE rules and work permits principles

· CMMS principles

· PIDs, drawings and technical documentation reading

· Electrical certifications in accordance with his activities,

Principles, applications and maintenance of following equipment:, Lighting, Motors, Cubicles, Switchboards, UPS, Batteries, Transformers, Diesel/Gas engines ignition systems, HVAC, Turbine driven generators

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* Lead and effectively manage the environment and energy team, ensure proper training, guidance and coaching opportunities for all personnel and local leaders assisted by the project
* Implement the project activities in accordance with UNDP financial Rules and Regulations and the Internal Control Framework for UNDP Somalia
* Preparation of project implementation activities and selection of implementing partners such as government institutions, service providers, and NGOs. Managing calls for bids and for proposal and selection of implementing partners within the UNDP contractual framework for project activity implementation. Design the scope of works and TORs for the bids and call for porposals.
* Manage day to day administrative matters for the project under the direction of the Programme Manager with the support from the PREP administrative staff.
* Create systems of effective financial, administrative and logistical processes to facilitate community-level work
* Ensure full transparency and access to information about UNDP activities in the area of environment, energy and DRM.
* Participate in communication and media activities. Ensure project web-site updates. Coordinate distribution of the project related information. Ensure visibility of the Donor and Implementing Partners in all project outputs.
Ensures efficient support to tasks related to advocacy, programming, monitoring and evaluation (M&E), and representation focusing on achievement of the following results:

* Supports gathering of data/information for project monitoring and evaluation processes ensuring compliance with UNDP M&E requirements in reporting on programme results and progress towards outcomes.
* Ensure proper monitoring and evaluation procedures are instituted in all project activities
* Ensure proper monitoring of project progress against annual and quarterly work plans and budgets
* Coordinate and oversee the preparation of the substantive and operational reports from the programme/project
* Develop annual workplans, budgets draft report and other document for the management and reporting of project activities.
* Manage the accurate and timely reporting on the progress of the project with a specific focus on the activities and funds utilized. Ensure that reports are provided to donors according to UNDP’s contractual obligation.
* Monitory project inventory, attendance records, filing system. Assure correct personnel management and procurement of goods and services Establishes and maintain strategic partnership and implements the resources mobilization strategy for the CO focusing on the achievement of the following results:
* Establishes and maintains dialog with government officials, both local and national, NGOs, partners, donors and communities to provide knowledge and understanding, ensuring accurate interpretation of the programme’s mission
* Identify areas of cooperation and coordination with other UN agencies for the implementation of joint activities related to environment, energy and DRM
* Collect and make analysis of information on donor contracts, funding priorities, criteria and processes related to environment, energy and DRM
* Promote and explain the UNDP projects and support the UNDP CO activities in interaction with donors
* Identify opportunities for the implementation of the project making specific recommendations on actions needed.
* Assist communities in identifying resource mobilization opportunities
* Support CO resource mobilization efforts
Ensures facilitation of knowledge building and management, focusing on the achievement of the following results:

* Prepare knowledge products, related to the thematic areas under the project
* Facilitate learning and experience sharing for government officials, local community leaders and experts
* Contribute to national and global knowledge networks Impact of Results
The position will help strengthen UNDP’s delivery of effective environment, energy and disaster risk mitigation programming in support to national policies and capacity development, in part through the establishment and/or strengthening of strategic partnerships as well as support to resource mobilization. The post increases the visibility and contribution of UNDP in this important area.

Competencies

Functional Competencies:

Advocacy/Advancing A Policy-Oriented Agenda
Analysis and creation of messages and strategies
* Uses the opportunity to bring forward and disseminate materials for advocacy work Results-Based Programme Development and Management
Contributes into results through primary research and analysis
* Assesses project performance to identify success factors and incorporates best practices into project work
* Researches linkages across programme activities to identify critical points of integration
* Monitors specific stages of projects/programme implementation Building Strategic Partnerships
Identifying and building partnerships
* Identifies needs and interventions for capacity building of counterparts, clients and potential partners
* Displays initiative, sets challenging outputs for him/herself and willingly accepts new work assignments
* Takes responsibility for achieving agreed outputs within set deadlines and strives until successful outputs are achieved Innovation and Marketing New Approaches

Developing new approaches
* Looks at experience critically, drawing lessons, and building them into the design of new approaches
* Identifies new approaches and promotes their use in other situations
* Documents successes and uses them to project a positive image
* Creates an environment that fosters innovation and innovative thinking
* Makes the case for innovative ideas from the team with own supervisor Resource Mobilization (Field Duty Stations)
Implementing resource mobilization strategies
* Analyzes information on potential bilateral donors and national counterparts to recommend a strategic approach
* Identifies and compiles lessons learned Promoting Organizational Learning and Knowledge Sharing
Developing tools and mechanisms
* Makes the case for innovative ideas documenting successes and building them into the design of new approaches
* Identifies new approaches and strategies that promote the use of tools and mechanisms Job Knowledge/Technical Expertise
In-depth knowledge of the subject-matter

* Understands more advanced aspects of primary area of specialization as well as the fundamental concepts of related disciplines
* Serves as internal consultant in the area of expertise and shares knowledge with staff
* Keeps abreast of new developments in area of professional discipline and job knowledge and seeks to develop him/herself professionally
* Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of information technology and applies it in work assignments
* Demonstrates comprehensive understanding and knowledge of the current guidelines and project management tools and utilizes these regularly in work assignments Global Leadership and Advocacy for UNDP’s Goals
Analysis and creation of messages and strategies
* Uses the opportunity to bring forward and disseminate materials for global advocacy work and adapts it for use at country level Client Orientation
Contributing to positive outcomes for the client
* Anticipates client needs
* Works towards creating an enabling environment for a smooth relationship between the clients and service provider
* Demonstrates understanding of client’s perspective Core Competencies:
* Promoting ethics and integrity, creating organizational precedents
* Building support and political acumen
* Building staff competence, creating an environment of creativity and innovation
* Building and promoting effective teams
* Creating and promoting enabling environment for open communication
* Creating an emotionally intelligent organization
* Leveraging conflict in the interests of UNDP & setting standards
* Sharing knowledge across the organization and building a culture of knowledge sharing and learning. Promoting learning and knowledge management/sharing is the responsibility of each staff member.
* Fair and transparent decision making; calculated risk-taking

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