Project Officer – Community Green Energy Project (CB-GEP)

Catholic Diocese of Isiolo

Project: Community Green Energy Project (CB-GEP)

Funding: EU and CAFOD

Vacancy : Project Officer – Community Green Energy Project (CB-GEP)

Background Information

The Catholic Diocese of Isiolo (Caritas Isiolo) received a grant from the EU through CAFOD to implement Community Based Green Energy Project in Isiolo Diocese.

The overall objective of the project is to increase access to modern, affordable and sustainable energy services for community institutions in rural and peri-urban areas in the Diocese.

The Diocese is seeking to recruit qualified experienced persons to fill the above position.

Key Responsibilities:

• To provide lead in CB-GEP activity implementation
• To prepare and review project activity and budget plans and ensure efficient budget monitoring
• To prepare project progress and financial reports in consultation with the Accountant and Development Coordinator
• To visit and monitor project activities, facilitate information sharing with target communities and provide technical support to staff local communities
• To facilitate the recruitment of ICT volunteers in liaison with Diocesan management and partners
• To work with the community Mobilizer in mobilizing and sensitizing target communities to effectively participate in project activities through sharing project goals, objectives and activities
• To facilitate easy access of Solar Works technical staff to communities for efficient and successful installation of the solar systems and the training of local artisans and technicians
• Ensure visibility of project activities is undertaken

Qualifications, Experience, Skills and Attributes required

• Must have at least a Degree Science in an Energy related field with a bias to project planning and management or in any other related discipline. A Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering will also be considered
• Must have strong Project Cycle Management skills
• Should have skills in renewable energy
• Experience in working with pastoralist communities
• Other related short courses such as community development be an added advantage
• Must have experience of at least 2 years in project planning and implementation
• Ability to make sound and timely judgments
• Strong intellectual, analytical and decision making ability
• Must be computer literate, conversant with operations software
• Should have good writing and communication skills
• Must be articulate in the understanding of the Social Teachings of the Catholic Church
• Organized, motivated and work well alone as well as with a team

Accountability

The project Officer will be reporting to the Development Coordinator

Reporting

The position require a person who is wiling to take the position immediately

Applications

Send a copy of your CV and a Cover letter to

The Administrator,

Catholic Diocese of Isiolo:
P.O. Box 162

Isiolo – 60300

to reach on or before 15th September 2012.