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.
