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
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