Sierra Leone: Head of Renewable Energy Project

Oct 4, 2015 | Welthungerlife
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This project focuses on the use of renewable energies (in particular solar photovoltaic, mini hydro power) with productive benefits for agriculture, health and education. Sustainability is achieved through rural energy firms that must be established. The project places great emphasis on education and cooperation with occupational training institutions and local partners.

The post is to be filled as soon as possible, and is scheduled to end on 31 March 2016. The office is located in Kenema, Sierra Leone.

Objectives and responsibilities of the position:

The Head of Project is responsible for implementing Welthungerhilfe projects in the project region in accordance with the framework specified as regards content, organisation, time schedules and finance.

Your most important duties are as follows:

• represent Welthungerhilfe and coordinate the project concept and planned project activities with the local decision-makers, and with other aid agencies and development organisations operating in the project area
• ensure proper implementation of the project in accordance with the approved concept; supporting evidence for attained outcome and impact
• ensure the required flow of information and public transparency of project activities in the country of deployment
• cooperation with international and national partner organisations
• recruitment, management and training of national experts
• preparation of final financial reports for reporting to financing parties

Your qualifications will include:

• relevant university or polytechnic degree or several years of project-related professional experience
• at least five years of project and management experience in carrying out co-financed projects of international (aid) agencies, preferably in the region
• coordination and organisational skills - even under difficult local conditions
• technical knowledge in the area of "Rural Electrification"
• knowledge about the management of EC projects and experience working with partner organisations
• cooperation skills and ability to work in a team, strong communication skills and assertiveness
• a very good command of both written and spoken English

We offer the opportunity of working in an extremely committed team, and a range of duties involving a high degree of responsibility. Naturally, our offer also includes comprehensive induction training and a variety of attractive social benefits.