Our
client, GVEP works to increase the effectiveness of energy product and service
providers supporting micro, small and medium enterprises to strengthen their
businesses, develop projects, expand or diversify their businesses.
A key part of this work
is support to those businesses with high quality technology, engineering and
project management advice.To strengthen this support, GVEP wishes to recruit the following executives and staff :-
Enterprise Support Team (EST) Manager
Job Ref. MN 5645
This is a fixed 2½ year term contract with a strong possibility of extension.
Job Profile
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Managing the team of business and technology experts to deliver
advisory services to SME clients and projects
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Developing criteria for inclusion of enterprises and projects
under the various projects within GVEP.
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Planning the support using tools developed for that purpose and
based on priorities agreed within GVEP and with donors.
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Resourcing the priorities making optimal use of GVEP staff and
calling in external expertise from appropriate sources where necessary.
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Vetting applications for support using developed criteria while
helping improve the quality of applications by working closely with applicants
to refine ideas.
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Developing a rich pipeline of applications through outreach,
networking and creative marketing of the services offered.
Person Profile
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A strong background in finance spanning eight years or more.
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Experience in critical analysis of projects, business plans,
investment plans, financial structures, feasibility studies and engineering
designs with a view to making them real and workable.
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Knowledge of the financial sector and investment climate in East
Africa.
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A good understanding of renewable energy technologies including
small hydro, solar, biomass with an eye for technical, financial and economic
feasibility.
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High numeracy skills with ability to analyse complex data and
discern patterns, trends, anomalies etc and generate useful information.
SME Advisor
Job Ref. MN 5647
This is a fixed 2½ year term contract with a strong possibility of extension.
Job Profile
Job Ref. MN 5647
This is a fixed 2½ year term contract with a strong possibility of extension.
Job Profile
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Assist SMEs seeking investment.
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Pre-investment: assistance in creating and refining business
plans, feasibility studies, operations, market and value chain analyses.
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Post-investment: oversight and on going support of SMEs
including strategic planning, operational and process development and support,
tax and legal support, and monitoring and reporting (particularly operational
and SRI).
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Developing implementation plans for portfolio companies.
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Close and effective coordination and communication with ESME
programme staff in Nairobi and staff in the GVEP London headquarters.
Person Profile
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3-7 years’ experience in business development services,
impact/SM E investing, strategic or management consulting, or business
technical assistance.
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Experience in the energy sector including renewable energy
project development, operations, and financings (grant, equity or debt
investments).
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Knowledge of basic production processes and principles of
quality control.
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Experience in the evaluation of SMEs operations and creation and
¡mplementation of growth, expansion and operational efficiency plans.
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Experience working with rural or small businesses, and an
understanding of unique challenges faced by Afrjcan SMEs.
Country Manager Rwanda
Job Ref. MN 5648
This is a fixed 2½ year term contract with a strong possibility of extension.
Job Profile
Job Ref. MN 5648
This is a fixed 2½ year term contract with a strong possibility of extension.
Job Profile
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Managing the Kigali office on a day to day basis to ensure that
its deliverables are met on time and on budget
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Staff management and financial management
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Proper coordination on all project matters among project staff
including Business Development Services Coordinators and Mentors
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Maintaining good relations and liaisons of GVEP and relevant
Government agencies, Sida country offices and beneficiary MSMEs involved
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Monitoring: Ensuring accurate data for PDP 4 is collected by
project staff, that this data is reviewed and analysed regularly and lessons
learnt inform on-going operational practise and strategy reviews.
Person Profile
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3 years experience with international donor programmes, with
strong project management skills and a track-record of delivering programme
results.
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At least a bachelors degree in a business related discipline
with more than 3 years work experience in developing enterprises, business
development, project management or similar fields
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Experience in the energy sector essential including project
financing and investment, energy technology and the energy environment.
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Experience working with Financial Institutions (commercial
banks, microfinance) will be an added advantage as well as with Governments and
Government agencies.
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Experience working with rural or small businesses, and an
understanding of unique challenges faced by African eSMEs.
GVEP International is an Equal Opportunity Employer and
encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of race,
religion, national origin, sexual orientation or disability.
Email your application and detailed CV, names of three referees, their telephone contacts and email addresses.
Disclose your current or past gross monthly salary. Send your application via email only so as to reach us by 12 Noon 1st March 2013.
Send to: Executive Selection Division, Manpower Services (K) Ltd, Email: recruit@manpowerservicesgroup.com.
Email your application and detailed CV, names of three referees, their telephone contacts and email addresses.
Disclose your current or past gross monthly salary. Send your application via email only so as to reach us by 12 Noon 1st March 2013.
Send to: Executive Selection Division, Manpower Services (K) Ltd, Email: recruit@manpowerservicesgroup.com.
