Engineering Jobs in Kenya 2013.
Program Management Specialist, Energy
The United States Agency for International Development’s Kenya Mission (USAID/Kenya) seeks to fill the position of Program Management Specialist, Energy (FSN12).
The position is based in Nairobi and open to qualified Kenyan citizens.
The successful candidate serves as a project manager and an in-house technical expert on energy issues.
The Specialist utilizes an in-depth knowledge of the Kenyan energy sector and its key stakeholders to help USAID design and implement high impact programs in Kenya under President Obama’s newly-launched Power Africa Initiative.
The Specialist works to accelerate power projects and address related policy issues, especially in clean, renewable energy.
He/she will be part of a team that manages USAID/Kenya’s Power Africa program in support of Kenya’s efforts to increase access to reliable, affordable, and sustainable power for its citizens, while ensuring responsible, transparent, and effective management of Kenya’s energy resources.
Required Qualifications:
Any application that does not meet the minimum requirements stated below will not be evaluated.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. If you have not been contacted within one month from the closing date of this advertisement, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Education: A Bachelor’s degree in engineering or other relevant field. A Master’s Degree in engineering and/or energy policy is preferred. A Master’s Degree in public affairs, economics, business administration, or related field may be substituted, subject to acceptance by the hiring committee.
Experience (30% of evaluation criteria): A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible, professional-level experience in an energy sector-related area is required. At least two years (2) of this experience in development-related work for USAID, other donor agencies, Government of Kenya organizations, or private-sector institutions is preferred.
Knowledge (30% of evaluation criteria): Strong knowledge of issues relating to economic and clean energy development in Kenya and the region, as well as the strengths and vulnerabilities of the Kenyan and regional energy sectors.
Additionally, the Specialist must have an in-depth, expert knowledge of a broad range of issues related to energy policy, generation, transmission, distribution, project financing and human resources capacity building, as well as knowledge of private-sector development and competitiveness.
Skills and Abilities (40% of evaluation criteria):
A high level of technical expertise and ability in energy and private-sector development is required.
The Specialist should possess the ability to advise senior Mission management on Kenyan power development and issues across a wide range of energy related topics (such as the regulatory environment for energy, key barriers to energy reform, etc.).
For a detailed position description visit www.myjobsinkenya.com/usaid.
Those fulfilling the requirements of the position should submit their application at www.myjobsinkenya.com/usaid, attaching an updated curriculum vitae/resume and copies of all relevant certificates. Incomplete application packages will not be considered. Shortlisted candidates will be requested to submit a writing sample demonstrating technical writing skills.
Candidates selected for an interview will be requested to complete an essay test in English in an area relevant to the requirements of the position.
The closing date for receipt of applications is Tuesday, September 26, 2013 at 4:30pm East African Time.
Program Management Specialist, Energy
The United States Agency for International Development’s Kenya Mission (USAID/Kenya) seeks to fill the position of Program Management Specialist, Energy (FSN12).
The position is based in Nairobi and open to qualified Kenyan citizens.
The successful candidate serves as a project manager and an in-house technical expert on energy issues.
The Specialist utilizes an in-depth knowledge of the Kenyan energy sector and its key stakeholders to help USAID design and implement high impact programs in Kenya under President Obama’s newly-launched Power Africa Initiative.
The Specialist works to accelerate power projects and address related policy issues, especially in clean, renewable energy.
He/she will be part of a team that manages USAID/Kenya’s Power Africa program in support of Kenya’s efforts to increase access to reliable, affordable, and sustainable power for its citizens, while ensuring responsible, transparent, and effective management of Kenya’s energy resources.
Required Qualifications:
Any application that does not meet the minimum requirements stated below will not be evaluated.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. If you have not been contacted within one month from the closing date of this advertisement, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Education: A Bachelor’s degree in engineering or other relevant field. A Master’s Degree in engineering and/or energy policy is preferred. A Master’s Degree in public affairs, economics, business administration, or related field may be substituted, subject to acceptance by the hiring committee.
Experience (30% of evaluation criteria): A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible, professional-level experience in an energy sector-related area is required. At least two years (2) of this experience in development-related work for USAID, other donor agencies, Government of Kenya organizations, or private-sector institutions is preferred.
Knowledge (30% of evaluation criteria): Strong knowledge of issues relating to economic and clean energy development in Kenya and the region, as well as the strengths and vulnerabilities of the Kenyan and regional energy sectors.
Additionally, the Specialist must have an in-depth, expert knowledge of a broad range of issues related to energy policy, generation, transmission, distribution, project financing and human resources capacity building, as well as knowledge of private-sector development and competitiveness.
Skills and Abilities (40% of evaluation criteria):
A high level of technical expertise and ability in energy and private-sector development is required.
The Specialist should possess the ability to advise senior Mission management on Kenyan power development and issues across a wide range of energy related topics (such as the regulatory environment for energy, key barriers to energy reform, etc.).
For a detailed position description visit www.myjobsinkenya.com/usaid.
Those fulfilling the requirements of the position should submit their application at www.myjobsinkenya.com/usaid, attaching an updated curriculum vitae/resume and copies of all relevant certificates. Incomplete application packages will not be considered. Shortlisted candidates will be requested to submit a writing sample demonstrating technical writing skills.
Candidates selected for an interview will be requested to complete an essay test in English in an area relevant to the requirements of the position.
The closing date for receipt of applications is Tuesday, September 26, 2013 at 4:30pm East African Time.
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