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.
