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GVEP
International is inviting applications for the following opportunities based in
Nairobi, Kenya but working all over East Africa.
The positions are to support the Africa Regional Office in managing the ESME programme under the World Bank-administered Russian Fund.
The
fund is for supporting Energy SMEs in Sub-Saharan Africa to strengthen their
capacity to provide energy services to poor communities.
1. Renewable Energy Specialist: This is a fixed term contract to
analyse projects being assisted under the programme and advise on their
technical viability. Projects will be in the small hydro, solar , wind and
other renewable energy technologies and the successful applicant will need to
have technical expertise in these technologies;
2. SME Development Specialist: This is a fixed term contract to
provide general business support and preparation for grants/ investment to SMEs
in the programme. This will include, but is not limited to, working with SMEs
to prepare business plans, identifying opportunities for growth, implementing
expansion and operational efficiency initiatives, helping absorb and best
utilise new funding and other business advisory services as appropriate.
To
apply please send your CV together with a covering letter (in English)
outlining how your knowledge, skills and experience match the job specification
to east.africa@gvepinternational.org.
For
full information and application details please visit the GVEP international
website at: http://www.gvepinternational.org/en/business/jobs
Deadline
for applications submission is Monday 15th October 2012
