GVEP
International is inviting applications for the following opportunities based in
Nairobi, Kenya.
The
positions are to support the Africa Regional Office in managing the Energy SME
(ESME) programme under the World Bank-administered Russian Fund.
In
Kenya, GVEP International will work with existing off-grid lighting product
distributors to enable them to meet their working capital needs, to obtain
sufficient stocks, expand their distribution networks, carry out their own
marketing campaigns and other activities that will allow them to grow their
businesses and meet their projected demand.
In
Senegal, the ESME Grant Project will provide financial support through
investment grants to small scale private sector businesses ((Project
Energetique Multi-Sectoriel – PREMs) seeking to expand their production through
investments in energy supply and operating equipment.
1. Grant Administrator:
The
ESME Grants Administrator will be an integral member of the team supporting the
implementation of the ESME programme.
The
post holder will disburse and monitor the utilisation of grants by enterprises
being supported in Kenya and Senegal.
She/he
will also direct the billing and paperwork, so that the proper documentation is
collected to demonstrate compliance with the grant guidelines and World Bank
procedures.
2. Short Term Consults:
This
is a fixed term 6 month contract to provide general business support and
preparation for grants/investment to SMEs in the off-grid lighting products in
Kenya.
This
will include, but not limited to provide support to applicant companies in
their proposal development for the grant competition; assist the firms in
refining their business plan and bringing their ideas to paper as a high
quality proposal that will fulfil all requirements for financial support;
develop budgets and timelines in accordance with the specified criteria; advise
on marketing activities and distribution, as well as supply chain issues; and
conduct financial analysis of the firm and develop cash flow projections and analyse
sustainability of the financial support.
To
apply please send your CV plus 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 go to: www.gvepinternational.org/en/business/jobs.
Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Deadline for applications submission is 14th June 2013.
