Jordan: Renewable Energy Project Coordinator


Jan 7, 2015 | Norwegian Refugee Council
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NRC is planning to implement a project on replicable renewable energy to contribute towards meeting the renewable energy goals set by the Government of Jordan’s strategic guidelines for 2020. The project has two specific objectives: Specific objectives: to demonstrate the economic feasibility, technical efficiency and replicability of renewable energy at the municipal level; and to promote renewable energy at household level and encourage the mainstreaming of its applications. Given the scale and complexity of the project to be managed, a Project Coordinator is being recruited to coordinate the project in northern Jordan.

Job description

Generic Responsibilities

  • Under the supervision of Shelter PM, overall budget and programmatic responsibility for the EU funded project
  • Ensure the implementation of the energy efficiency project in northern Jordan according to strategy, proposal and plans developed by NRC in coordination with partners.
  • Ensure adherence to NRC policies and donor requirements when implementing the projects
  • Develop steps and procedures in the planning and implementation of the project in accordance with agreements with donors and NRC guidelines
  • Supervise, train and develop project staff in accordance with development plans and work plans
  • Monitor, evaluate and suggest changes and improvements in the project based on observations and discussions with the other CC staff and the management.
  • Cooperate with relevant partners and local authorities
  • Organize trainings for the project team, relevant partners and beneficiaries

Specific Responsibilities

  • Manage and support the NRC energy efficiency project in northern Jordan including the project staff, as well as overseeing support functions (Finance and Logistics).
  • Manage staff performance using NRC’s Performance Management system
  • Maintain NRC’s position as a key actor vis-à-vis the local authorities.
  • Supervise the budget lines for above activities and monitor expenditure. Meet on a monthly basis to review budget versus actual expenditure for all projects and donors funding activities.
  • Act as the focal point for organising donor visits to project sites.
  • Draft concept papers, proposals for new, complementary activities and for the continuation of on-going activities, in coordination with the Project Manager and Programme Director.
  • Draft donor reports, in coordination with the project Manager and Programme Director.
  • Contribute to the development of NRC’s strategy and priorities for the increased environmental integration into NRC Jordan programme.


Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years of experience from working as a Project Manager in a humanitarian/recovery context
  • Technical expertise in renewable energy
  • Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
  • Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
  • Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
  • Fluency in English, both written and verbal


Personal qualities

  • You are strategic thinker
  • You take initiative action and change
  • You can empower and build trust
  • You can influence others
  • You can communicate with impact and respect
  • You can plan and deliver results
  • You Know of the context in northern Jordan and NRC activities in those areas(advantage, not a requirement)
  • Fluency in Arabic (advantage, not a requirement)
  • Proven ability to manage a complex project in a complicated refugee setting


We offer

  • Commencement: March 2015
  • Contract period: 12 months
  • Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s general directions
  • Duty station: Irbid, Jordan
  • Approved health certficate will be requested before contract start

Application procedures and CV registration:
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