SNV Netherlands Development Organisation is a global development partner working in more than 25 countries in Asia and Africa. SNV has been working in Kenya for over 57 years to improve people’s livelihoods by strengthening the capacities of public and private sector organisations and catalyzing partnerships. It does this by helping to realize the national development goals in the three sectors of Agri-Food, Renewable Energy, and Water. SNV supports development in these sectors by working with governments, civil society, private sector organizations, knowledge institutes and communities.

Overview of the assignment

In Kenya, SNV contributes to national initiatives and goals to achieve universal access to modern energy services including renewable energy and seeks a Project Advisor to promote energy access in Kakuma refugee camp and Kalobeyei settlement camp by coordinating the implementation of the Market Based Energy Access (MBEA) Project. Based in Kakuma, the Project Advisor will lead a team to accelerate access to appropriate, reliable, and affordable energy services for households (HH), Social Institutions, and Micro, Small- and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) by strengthening supply and enhancing the uptake of quality off-grid solar-powered systems and clean cooking solutions, resulting in improved livelihoods, increased productivity, employment creation, and increased incomes, therefore contribution towards the nation’s economic development.

Job Description

The Project Advisor works in line with SNV standards, approach to program management, and donor regulations, to achieve high quality project management and achieve agreed results and deliverables of MBEA.

Representation, Coordination and Project Management

• Assume overall management and coordination at county level of MBEA, including ensuring high quality MEL support.
• Represent SNV at government county level, other national and international NGOs at county level, ecosystem actors and donors.
• Lead the development and maintenance of strong partnerships and collaborations with ecosystem actors within the humanitarian context.
• Proactively lead and manage the planning and implementation at the local level to ensure project implementation within acceptable quality levels, timeliness of all deliverables as required by the donor, and SNV’s commitments to other relevant stakeholders.
• Contribute to internal and external knowledge development including documentation and sharing of project insights and results and ensure lessons learned are shared and applied in daily practice.
• Supervise field operations, administration, logistics and procurement.
• Provide oversight on effective and efficient project financial management.
• Ensure high quality narrative and financial reports.
• Contribute to programme reporting processes in line with donor requirements.

Office Management and Supervision Provide overall leadership of SNV Kakuma operations and office management

• Coordinate maintenance and development of SNV’s infrastructure in Kakuma in consultation with SNV’s finance and operations departments.  
• Supervise SNV’s team in Kakuma comprising 8 project assistants and support staff, and 2drivers.
• Ensure contracting and supervision of consultants and service providers.

Preferred Requirements:

• Master's degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum of 7 years of work experience in roles related to this position and work with development projects/programmes.
• Proven and good understanding of the off-grid energy sector in Kenya with more focus on clean cooking and off-grid electrification, and market development support to enhance the enabling environment, supply, and demand or uptake of clean energy solutions.
• Experience working in a humanitarian setting, preferably in Kakuma Refugee Camp. A deep understanding of the Kakuma and Kalobeyei local context, cultural nuances, and development challenges would be a plus.
• A demonstrated high-level of professionalism and ability to work independently, as part of a team, and in compliance with guidelines and deadlines, including experience in managing project teams, consultants, and partners.
• Excellent social, networking and facilitation skills, ability to engage with the private sector, civil society and governments.
• Excellent communication in English (written and oral).
• Excellent analytical. reporting and presentation skills.
• Commitment to Gender Equality and Social Inclusion.
• Willingness to travel in-country and internationally as needed.  

Duty station: Kakuma, Kenya

Expected start date: As soon as possible.

Contract duration: Five months with possible extension dependent on donor funding.

Eligibility: Position is open to national applicants. SNV is committed to equality of opportunity, to eliminating discrimination and to creating an inclusive working environment for all. We encourage all candidates that meet the qualifications to apply, irrespective of age, disability, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion and belief, gender reassignment, sex, or sexual orientation.

Essential Job Functions and Physical Demands:

Managing Performance: Ability to plan and design practices, processes and procedures that allow for effective management of people, resources and processes to optimize overall organizational performance. Managing for performance includes the ability to delegate and encourage growth and leadership across the team(s) as part of maximizing performance and productivity.

Strategic Thinking: Applies organizational knowledge to identify and maintain focus on key success factors for SNV while recognizing, anticipating and resolving organizational challenges. Ability to develop organization- and industry-specific expertise and apply sound decision-making processes to reach productive resolutions that translates strategy into actionable business plans.

Effective Communication (Oral & Written): Understands effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, explain complex technical concepts in simple, clear language appropriate to the audience; and receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviours

Risk Management: Knowledge of processes, tools and techniques for assessing and controlling the organization's exposure to risks of various kinds; ability to apply this knowledge appropriately to diverse situations.

Innovation: Develops new, better or significantly different ideas, methods, solutions or initiatives within assigned role that result in improvement of SNV’ s performance and meeting objectives, results and global commitments.

Accountability: Holds self and others accountable for all work activities, research and personal actions and decisions; follows through on commitments and focuses on those activities that have the greatest impact on meeting measurable high-quality results for SNV’ s success. Exercises ethical practices, respectful words and behaviours, and equitable treatment of others in all activities.

How To Apply

The application file containing the following documents should consolidated in one PDF file & submitted to the Country Director via our recruitment portal - via Smart Recruiters at no later than 4th February 2025.

The application file includes Motivation letter, updated CV which has 3 professional references, including current and previous direct supervisors with their full names, phone number and email address.

Shortlisting

Shortlisting and interviews will be done on rolling basis until the position is filled. Therefore, qualified and interested candidates are highly recommended to submit their applications as soon as they can.  Only applicants fulfilling the above requirements will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within one month from the submission date of your application, consider your application unsuccessful.

Working at SNV 

SNV is a great place to work and prides itself on its comprehensive benefits package.  We offer competitive salaries and a dynamic inclusive work environment.

SNV is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, and requires affirmative action to ensure equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment.  This is also to include inquiry about, disclosing, or discussing their compensation or the compensation of other applicants or employees.

SNV offers a challenging work environment, opportunities to lead and innovate, and a commitment to growing your skills in a fulfilling and diverse working environment. Our staff benefit from, and contribute to, an internal and global network of experts. For more information on SNV, please refer to our website: www.snv.org

Vetting

SNV carries out rigorous background and reference checks concerning possible safeguarding incidents for all candidates applying for International determined positions. As SNV participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, all reference checks include a request to past employers to fill in a questionnaire regarding Misconduct (sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment), the “Statement of Conduct". This Statement of Conduct adopts the definitions used in the Scheme.  

Data Protection assurance

SNV will not retain your Personal Data for longer than is allowed by law or is necessary for the Purposes.

If you are selected and offered employment, the Personal Data you have provided will be used by SNV for the purpose of human resource management and administration. If you are unsuccessful on this occasion to secure employment with SNV, SNV will retain your Personal Data for one (1) year for the purpose of considering you for other suitable positions as and when they arise. If you do not wish to be considered for other suitable positions by SNV, please indicate accordingly in the acknowledgment section.

NB: only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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